How to travel from Harwich to Amsterdam

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Compare train, flight, and ferry for Harwich to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Harwich to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $298.

Distance: 155 miles (251 km)

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Ferry
Flight
Train
Driving

$99

Average price

$89

Average price

Cheapest

$298

Average price

$45

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

11h 36m

Average total duration

10h 36m

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1h 0m

Additional time*

4h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 9m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

9h 38m

Average total duration

9h 8m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 25m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.8 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

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Stena Line

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easyJet

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Harwich to Amsterdam is a flight with an average price of $89 (€72).

This is compared to other travel options from Harwich to Amsterdam:

A flight is $10 (€8) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Harwich to Amsterdam costing on average $99 (€80).

A flight is $209 (€169) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harwich to Amsterdam costing on average $298 (€241).

The fastest way to travel from Harwich to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 9m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 8m.

Ferry takes on average 10h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Harwich and Amsterdam including taking a train, flight, and ferry.
We recommend using the ferry as it is the most popular way to get from Harwich to Amsterdam among Omio's users.

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from Harwich to Amsterdam

How to get from Harwich to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

ferry

The best way to travel from Harwich to Amsterdam is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Stena LineStena Line
    9:00 AM7h15
    Harwich International Port
    5:15 PMPort of Hoek van Holland
    $881One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Stena LineStena Line
    9:00 AM7h15
    Harwich International Port
    5:15 PMPort of Hoek van Holland
    $881One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1054
    6:05 AM0h55
    Norwich International Airport
    8:00 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $8611One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Greater AngliaP67324 · P67222+Eurostar9152+SoutheasternP85157
    2:00 PM8h20
    Harwich International (HPQ)
    11:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $3621One-way
    3 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP67320 · P67218+Eurostar9152+SoutheasternP85152
    1:00 PM9h20
    Harwich International (HPQ)
    11:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $3621One-way
    3 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP67312 · P67210+SoutheasternP85139+Eurostar9152
    11:00 AM11h20
    Harwich International (HPQ)
    11:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $3621One-way
    3 transfers
  • easyJetU28684
    6:00 PM1h20
    London Gatwick Airport
    8:20 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $1461One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetEC8686
    7:35 PM1h20
    London Gatwick Airport
    9:55 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $1501One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetEC7846
    7:55 PM1h05
    London Stansted Airport
    10:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $1571One-way
    0 transfers
  • Stena LineStena Line
    11:00 PM8h00
    Harwich International Port
    8:00 AMPort of Hoek van Holland
    $1081One-way
    0 transfers
  • P&O FerriesPride of Rotterdam
    7:30 PM12h15
    Hull Ferry Terminal
    8:45 AMEuropoort Rotterdam
    $3521One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Harwich to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Harwich to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Harwich and Amsterdam including taking a train, flight, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Harwich to Amsterdam is a flight with an average price of $89 (€72).

This is compared to other travel options from Harwich to Amsterdam:

A flight is $10 (€8) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Harwich to Amsterdam costing on average $99 (€80).

A flight is $209 (€169) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harwich to Amsterdam costing on average $298 (€241).

The fastest way to travel from Harwich to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 9m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 8m.

Ferry takes on average 10h 36m.

The distance from Harwich to Amsterdam is approximately 155 miles (251 km).
The average frequency per day from Harwich to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 77 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Harwich and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Harwich to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Harwich International Port and arrive in Port of Hoek van Holland.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Harwich to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Stena Line, P&O Ferries, DFDS to go to Amsterdam by ferry.
  • Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Amsterdam by train.
  • Travel with BA Euroflyer, easyJet, BA Cityflyer, KLM Cityhopper to go to Amsterdam by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Harwich to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct ferries per day with Stena Line, P&O Ferries, DFDS.
  • 38 direct flights per day with BA Euroflyer, easyJet, BA Cityflyer, KLM Cityhopper.
Omio customers who travel from Harwich to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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