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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 $300.
Distance: 155 miles (251 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$99 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $300 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 36m Average total duration 10h 36m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Harwich to Amsterdam:
A flight is $8 (€7) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Harwich to Amsterdam costing on average $116 (€93).
A flight is $192 (€155) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harwich to Amsterdam costing on average $300 (€241).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 8m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Harwich to Amsterdam
How to get from Harwich to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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 Line9:00 AM7h15Harwich International Port5:15 PMPort of Hoek van Holland$1181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Stena Line9:00 AM7h15Harwich International Port5:15 PMPort of Hoek van Holland$1181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL10605:20 PM0h55Norwich International Airport7:15 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$8751One-way0 transfers
Other options
P67320 · P67218+
9152+
P851521:00 PM8h50Harwich International (HPQ)10:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal$3891One-way3 transfers
P67308 · P67206+
9140+
P8513310:00 AM9h20Harwich International (HPQ)8:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal$3891One-way3 transfers
P67303 · P67202+
9140+
P851269:00 AM10h20Harwich International (HPQ)8:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal$3891One-way3 transfers
U257097:35 AM1h05London Southend Airport9:40 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1281One-way0 transfers
U225117:00 AM1h15London Luton Airport9:15 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1441One-way0 transfers
U225157:50 AM1h15London Luton Airport10:05 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1581One-way0 transfers
Stena Line11:00 PM8h00Harwich International Port8:00 AMPort of Hoek van Holland$2361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Harwich to Amsterdam:
A flight is $8 (€7) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Harwich to Amsterdam costing on average $116 (€93).
A flight is $192 (€155) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harwich to Amsterdam costing on average $300 (€241).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 8m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 37m.
- Around 76 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.
- 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.
- Travel with easyJet, BA Euroflyer, BA Cityflyer, KLM Cityhopper to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with Stena Line, P&O Ferries, DFDS to go to Amsterdam by ferry.
- 38 direct flights per day with easyJet, BA Euroflyer, BA Cityflyer, KLM Cityhopper.
- 3 direct ferries per day with Stena Line, P&O Ferries, DFDS.
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