Travelling within and to Friesland by public transport
There are several good train and bus connections to and from Friesland. For example, it takes just two hours to travel from Amsterdam Central Station to our capital, and there’s a fast connection with Groningen that gets you to Leeuwarden in about 30 minutes.
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By train
The major cities and towns in Friesland are easy to reach by train. In the capital, Leeuwarden, the train even stops right in the city centre. With the Dutch Railways (NS) you can travel easily to Friesland from anywhere in the country, while Arriva operates the regional train services within our province. Both providers offer a convenient travel app, where you can also buy and download your tickets directly.
By bus
Friesland has excellent bus connections with other provinces and between towns within the region. Even travelling to and on the Wadden Islands by bus is perfectly doable. The main operator in Friesland is Qbuzz. All buses are equipped with a payment system that allows you to pay not only with the Dutch public transport card (OV-chipkaart), but also contactless with your debit card, credit card or mobile phone.
Read more about travelling by bus (NL)
Good to know
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- Travel well-prepared and check https://www.9292.nl/en/disruptions/ for the latest updates on possible delays or disruptions.
- Would you like to travel quietly by train to Friesland? Step into a silence compartment and let the stunning landscape glide by in peace.