Transport to and on Texel

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Your adventure on Texel starts as soon as you board the ferry. The hectic pace of everyday life disappears by itself as you make the crossing. It's time to relax! Enjoy the crossing and let yourself be taken to the island of peace and quiet. The seagulls fly with you as the salty sea air meets you and the wind blows through your hair. It's almost a shame that the journey to Texel only takes 20 minutes!

By ferry

The ferry to Texel sails every day. You can cross as a pedestrian or cyclist, for example. Coming by car or motorbike? That's no problem either: on the terrain near the ferry, traffic controllers will show you the way. Reservations are not required. However, you can buy an e-ticket in advance. This ticket is always a return ticket, the ride back is free.

Ferry timetable

From Den Helder to Texel

TESO sails every day on the half-hour from Den Helder to Texel. The first boat leaves as early as 06:30 (except Sundays). Check here the fixed departures for your trip from Den Helder to Texel.

The following departures take place daily:

06:30 10:30 14:30 18:30

07:30 11:30 15:30 19:30

08:30 12:30 16:30 20:30

09:30 13:30 17:30 21:30

From Texel to Den Helder

TESO sails every day on the hour from Texel to Den Helder. The first boat leaves as early as 06:00 (except Sundays). Check out the regular sailings for your trip from Texel to Den Helder here.

The following departures take place daily:

06:00 10:00 14:00 18:00

07:00 11:00 15:00 19:00

08:00 12:00 16:00 20:00

09:00 13:00 17:00 21:00

The last ferry – Attention

To Texel
The last ferry to Texel always departs at 21:30. On busy days, the ferry runs twice an hour.
To Den Helder
The last ferry to Den Helder always departs at 21:00. On busy days, the ferry runs twice an hour.
Check the current departure times here.