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Museum Duivenvoorde
Castle museum with furnished rooms, family history, and gardens; the strongest cultural visit in Voorschoten for art, interiors, and heritage.
Cheapest price
€44
Average price
€44
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bovenkarspel to Voorschoten is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bovenkarspel to Voorschoten will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €44.
It's difficult to get from Bovenkarspel to Voorschoten without transferring at least once.
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Trains from Bovenkarspel to Voorschoten run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €44 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 17:43. The fastest train covers the 52 miles (84 km) distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 52 miles (84 km) |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €44 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 4:45 AM |
Last train 5:43 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
The table below shows live departures for Bovenkarspel to Voorschoten trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:45 AM Bovenkarspel Flora | 2h25 | 7:10 AM Voorschoten | 1 transfer | |
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Castle museum with furnished rooms, family history, and gardens; the strongest cultural visit in Voorschoten for art, interiors, and heritage.
Historic windmill visit with working mill heritage and volunteer interpretation; a small but rewarding local museum experience.
Museum presentation in the old village center focused on local history, objects, and stories that explain Voorschoten’s development.
Historic main street lined with monuments, shops, and village character; the best place to feel old Voorschoten on foot.
Estate park and gardens around Duivenvoorde, combining historic landscape design, water, and peaceful walking routes.
Green recreation area with woods, lawns, and paths popular for walks; a well-loved local escape close to the village.
Herring served raw with onion and pickles. A Dutch classic eaten across South Holland, prized for its mild texture and long street-food tradition.
Deep-fried cod or white fish pieces, usually served with garlic or remoulade sauce. A popular Dutch snack found at fish shops and markets.
Small fluffy pancakes topped with butter and powdered sugar. Traditional in the Netherlands and a familiar sweet treat in local pancake houses.
Established restaurant in Voorschoten known for refined French and Dutch cooking in an elegant, historic setting.
Popular local brasserie offering classic Dutch and European dishes in a relaxed waterside atmosphere near the town center.
Well-known pancake house set in a historic castle estate, loved for Dutch pancakes and family-friendly surroundings.
Moderate for the Randstad: dining and hotels cost more than smaller Dutch towns, but transit is efficient and daily costs are below Amsterdam.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small change is fine in cafes.
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