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Compare 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 ferry with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. 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 ferry costs an average of £7, and a flight costs an average of £26.
Distance: 251 km
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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£89 Average Price Cheapest | £94 Average Price |
12h 41m Average total duration 11h 41m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Amsterdam from Harwich by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Harwich to Amsterdam is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+
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Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+
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Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+
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Stena Line
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FAQs: 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.

There are 3 options to travel between Harwich and Amsterdam including taking a train, flight or ferry.
The cheapest way to go to Amsterdam from Harwich is by taking a ferry, which costs on average £23.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Harwich to Amsterdam:
Taking a ferry costs £10 less than taking a flight, which costs on average £33 for the same trip.
A ferry is £181 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Harwich to Amsterdam costing on average £204.
The fastest way to get to Amsterdam from Harwich is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Ferry takes on average 6 h 45 min.
Train takes 7 h 18 min on average.
The distance between Harwich and Amsterdam is around 155 miles.
The average frequency per day from Harwich to Amsterdam is:
- 3 ferries a day.
- 58 flights a day.
- 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Harwich to Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, flight or ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Harwich to Amsterdam:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Harwich to Amsterdam:
- You can go to Amsterdam from Harwich by plane with easyJet, BA Euroflyer, British Airways, KLM or KLM Cityhopper. You'll see cheap plane tickets for £33 with easyJet from Harwich to Amsterdam on Omio.
- You can take a train from Harwich to Amsterdam with Abellio Greater Anglia. Cheap tickets can be found for £204 with Abellio Greater Anglia from Harwich to Amsterdam.
Yes, there are direct routes from Harwich to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
- You can find 39 direct flights per day to Amsterdam with easyJet, BA Euroflyer, British Airways or KLM.
Direct services to Amsterdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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