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Friesland ferry routes & schedules
Friesland has 10 ferry and express-boat connections run by 2 operators across 6 quays. The average crossing takes about 1h, with the longest running roughly 2h. Operators here include Rederij Doeksen and Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten. Below are crossing times and timetables for each route in Friesland.
- 10
- Connections
- 2
- Operators
- 6
- Quays
- 1h
- Avg crossing
Quays
Ferry quays in Friesland
6 quays with published connections. Open a quay for every route that calls there.
At a glance
Which Friesland crossings run most often?
The busiest published crossings, ranked by number of listed sailings.
| Route | Crossing | Sailings | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terschelling → Harlingen | 50m | 23 / wk | 1 |
| Harlingen → Terschelling | 50m | 22 / wk | 1 |
| Holwert → Ameland | 25m | 20 / wk | 1 |
| Lauwersoog → Schiermonnikoog | 20m | 11 / wk | 1 |
| Schiermonnikoog → Lauwersoog | 20m | 10 / wk | 1 |
| Harlingen → Vlieland | 1h 35m | 3 / wk | 1 |
| Vlieland → Harlingen | 1h 35m | 3 / wk | 1 |
| Vlieland → Terschelling | 30m | 2 / wk | 1 |
| Terschelling → Vlieland | 30m | 2 / wk | 1 |
Timetables
Ferry routes in Friesland
9 routes departing Friesland.
Harlingen2 routes
Terschelling2 routes
Vlieland2 routes
Holwert1 route
Lauwersoog1 route
Schiermonnikoog1 route
Operators
Who runs the ferries in Friesland?
Travel updates
Latest updates for Friesland
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many ferry routes are there in Friesland?
Friesland has 10 ferry and express-boat connections across 6 quays. Each route page lists the timetable, crossing time and operator.
Who operates ferries in Friesland?
Boat and ferry services in Friesland are run by 2 operators, including Rederij Doeksen and Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten. Most are part of Netherlands's county public-transport network.
How long are ferry crossings in Friesland?
Across Friesland's active crossings the average sailing takes about 1h, while the longest runs roughly 2h. Each route page shows the exact duration.
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Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated October 25, 2026.