- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.

Cheapest price
$136
Average price
$136
Fastest journey
8h 0m
Average duration
8h 0m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
196 km
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $88. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $88, and a flight costs an average of $210.
Distance: 132 nautical miles (245 km)
Most popular Ferry | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$101 Average price | $704 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 31m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 9m Average total duration 14h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Amsterdam:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Norwich to Amsterdam costing on average $101 (€83).
A bus is $616 (€506) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norwich to Amsterdam costing on average $704 (€578).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 4m.
Ferry takes on average 7h 31m.
Bus takes on average 14h 39m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Amsterdam ferries for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stena Line | 11:00 PM Harwich International Port | 8h00 | 8:00 AM Port of Hoek van Holland | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
Stena Line | 9:00 AM Harwich International Port | 6h45 | 4:45 PM Port of Hoek van Holland | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Ferries from Norwich to Amsterdam run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 31m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $75 (€62) if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 09:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest ferry covers the 132 nautical miles (245 km) distance in 6h 45m. There are 13 sailings per week. Ferries from Norwich to Amsterdam are available to foot passengers.

Distance 132 nautical miles (245 km) |
Average sailing duration 7h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $75 (€62) |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 13 |
Fastest ferry 6h 45m |
First ferry 9:00 AM |
Last ferry 11:00 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small tips at cafes are appreciated but not expected.
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