Arrival
Ferry to Vlieland
The crossing from Harlingen takes you right up to the village. On Vlieland we get around on foot, by bike or by bus; luggage can be taken to your accommodation separately.
The Doeksen ferry from Harlingen
Rederij Doeksen operates the connection with Harlingen. The regular crossing takes about 90 minutes, the fast ferry about 45 minutes.
Ferry tickets, current journey times and changes are available from the ferry company. Your own bike can travel on the regular ferry, but not on the fast ferry from Harlingen.
Book with Rederij Doeksen →Parking in Harlingen
Harlingen has several parking companies, with covered and open-air spaces. Many providers run a shuttle bus between their site and the terminal.
The provider lists current rates, directions and booking conditions.
Parking information →Bike hire on the island
Frisia, Jan van Vlieland and Wimo hire out bikes on the island. E-bikes and mobility scooters are also available; options and availability vary per hire company.
Luggage transport
On arrival, Bagagevervoer Vlieland is present on the ferry pier. For a fee, they take your luggage to your accommodation.
For the return journey, collection is arranged with the carrier at least 24 hours in advance.
Whether bed linen and towels are included varies per accommodation. Linen can also be hired separately.
Bagagevervoer Vlieland →Linnenverhuur Vlieland →Water taxi
Besides the ferry, there are crossings by water taxi. Departure point, sailing time, availability and price are agreed with the operator; these trips also depend on conditions on the water.
Waddentaxi →By public transport to Harlingen
Arriva operates the train connection between Leeuwarden and Harlingen. Journey planning to the ferry terminal is available from 9292.
Travel to Harlingen Haven →By bus on Vlieland
Qbuzz operates the bus service on the island, with a summer and winter timetable. You can pay with a bank card or OV-chipkaart.
Current bus timetable →Travelling to Vlieland