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Amsterdam Ferry Times: Everything You Need to Know

Amsterdam Ferry Times: Everything You Need to Know

  • 2024-03-072025-06-05

Amsterdam, the city of canals, beautiful views, and colorful life awaits you. It is easy to move around the city as there are no traffic jams, the easiest way of moving around is by ferries. In this article we’ll cover all that you need to know about Amsterdam ferry times in order for you to take advantage of during your visit.

1. Ferry Routes

Amsterdam has got various ferries that can take you to other parts of the city. The most popular and the most frequent route is the one serving the Amsterdam Centraal Station and Buiksloterweg. The route gives spectacular views of the city’s skyline and icons.

1.1 Amsterdam Central Station to Buiksloterweg

The round the clock, 24/7 ferry service between Amsterdam Central Station and Buiksloterweg is available. At peak hours ferries call every 7-8 minutes whereas at off peak period it reduces to approximately 10-12 minutes between each ferry departure.

1.2 Other Ferry Routes

Apart from the Amsterdam Central Station to Buiksloterweg route, there are other few ferry routes to be used. These routes include:

  • NDSM Werf to Amsterdam Centraal Station
  • Houthaven to NDSM Werf
  • Buiksloterwegveer to NDSM Werf
  • These routes offer relatively easy access to various parts of the city, and they would be great for visiting various neighborhoods.

2. Ferry Timings

The Amsterdam ferry times are different on different days and during the day time. Here is a general schedule for you to get the idea:

Day First Departure Last Departure

Monday to Thursday 05:00 AM 01:00 AM

Friday and Saturday 24 Hours 24 Hours

Sunday 24 Hours 01:00 AM

Please note that these timings may get changed and it is always a good idea to refer to the official website or the transit apps based on your location for confirmation. In addition, during special occasions or public holidays, there will be a change of ferries’ schedule, therefore plan on time.

3. Duration of the Ferry Ride

The time that it takes to travel the ferry from Amsterdam Central Station to Buiksloterweg is around 3 minutes. It is a short ride, though pleasant, where you can have enough time to admire the view from the city.

4. Recommendations for ferry service.

In order to make your Amsterdam ferry experience easy and stress-free, some of the things you need to do include:

  • Pay attention to your surroundings, and adhere to any safety instructions inside of the airplane.
  • Be early, especially in peak hours so that you can get a place on the ferry.
  • Get a camera or a smartphone to take nice picture of the skyline of Amsterdam during the ride.
  • Consider using the ferry in terms of transportation for seeing how the different neighborhoods are.
  • If you are intending on cycling, you can bring along your bicycle free of charge in the ferry.

5. Conclusion

Taking ferry in Amsterdam is not only convenient but also a very good chance to see panoramic view of the city. With the regular ferry timings and endless routes, you can conveniently move from one neighborhood to another and different tourist attractions. Just be sure to look at the ferry schedule for modifications and arrange your trip accordingly. That is why, climb on board and relax, and sit back and enjoy the ride.

Table of Contents

  • 1. Ferry Routes
  • 1.1 Amsterdam Central Station to Buiksloterweg
  • 1.2 Other Ferry Routes
  • 2. Ferry Timings
  • 3. Duration of the Ferry Ride
  • 4. Recommendations for ferry service.
  • 5. Conclusion
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