Transport to and on Vlieland
Trnsport to and Vlieland!
The journey to Vlieland starts with the crossing from Harlingen. Leave everything behind and enjoy the beautiful nature during the crossing!
Enjoy, for example, a cup of coffee and cake, a sandwich or a hot meal. In the self-service buffets of the car ferries (except ms Midsland) you will also find newspapers, magazines, toys and souvenirs.
With the ferry
Rederij Doeksen operates the ferry from Harlingen to Vlieland and between Vlieland and Terschelling. Timetables can be found on the Doeksen website. Boat tickets can be booked online or by phone: 088-9000888 (local rate).
Bicycles
Bicycles are only transported on the regular ferry service and on the express service between Vlieland and Terschelling and v.v. Expired departures or changed departure times due to force majeure are listed on the shipping company's website.
Express service
You can also opt for a fast crossing with a water taxi. Enquire about the possibilities at Waddentaxi or Watertaxi Vlieland.
Hopping
During the summer timetable, you can ‘hop’ from Vlieland to Terschelling and vice versa. Also fun for a day!
Ferry timetable
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From Harlingen to Vlieland
Check out the regular sailings for your trip from Harlingen to Vlieland.
The following sailings take place daily:
- 09:10 hour
- 14:10 hour
- 19:10 hour
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From Vlieland to Harlingen
Check out the regular sailings for your trip from Vlieland to Harlingen.
The following sailings take place daily:
- 06:50 hour
- 11:50 hour
- 16:50 hour
Good to know
Transport on Vlieland
Guests are not allowed to bring their car to Vlieland. On the island, there are several ways to get to the accommodation. When the boat arrives, a bus will be waiting for you and you can also rent a bike!
View the transport options
Mudflat hopping
A unique way to travel
Wadden hopping is a very unique way of transport. Sail through the channels of the Wadden Sea, enjoy the wide views, sandbanks, birds and spot a seal along the way.
