Vlieland to Harlingen Ferry

Twenty-one sailings a week complete the domestic route from Vlieland back to the mainland port of Harlingen in the Netherlands. Rederij Doeksen is the sole operator for this journey across the Wadden Sea. The crossing has a scheduled duration ranging from just 45 minutes on the fastest vessel to 1 hour and 35 minutes on the slower sailings. Departures are scheduled every day of the week, with the first sailing at 06:40 and the last at 20:30.

Vlieland to Harlingen Ferry Logistics

The distance between the port on Vlieland, located in the West Frisian Islands, and the port of Harlingen in Friesland is approximately 14 nautical miles. The significant variation in crossing time is due to the different types of vessels Rederij Doeksen assigns to the route. The slower times correspond to the conventional car ferries, while the 45-minute sailings are operated by the operator's fast ferries.

Passengers should verify which vessel is operating their specific departure time, particularly if travelling with a vehicle, as the fast ferries are for foot passengers only. The port of Harlingen has direct connections to the Dutch national road network via the A31/N31, which links the city to Leeuwarden and the Afsluitdijk. From Vlieland, Rederij Doeksen also runs a service to the neighbouring island of Terschelling.