The Netherlands by train and ferry
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Trending Netherlands rail and ferry trips
The Wadden Sea and Islands
The island of Texel
For adventurous seafarers, the Wadden Islands beckon with salt marshes of flowering sea lavender, nesting birds, and remote, dune-fringed beaches.
Beyond Amsterdam: canal cities
Delft and Utrecht
Away from the crowds of Amsterdam, uncover the Netherlands’ canal cities of Delft and Utrecht as you drift through by boat or cycle waterside towpaths.
Hoek and The Hague
Hoek van Holland, the Hague
Wine, dine and relax on an overnight sailing from Harwich to the Hook of Holland and onwards to the Hague for lively Saturday nights in the Grote Markt.
Landscapes of Limburg
Maastricht and Rotterdam
The Netherlands isn’t all flat. Discover miles of car-free cycle paths that twist and turn across the spectacular hills of the South Limburg region.
Grounded in Groningen
Groningen
Stay grounded in Groningen and kick off your shoes to experience the Dutch art of Blotevoetenpad —sensory trails made for barefoot walking.
Van Gogh’s village
Eindhoven and Breda
Walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh through the village of Nuenen, connected to Eindhoven by the glowing cycle path inspired by Starry Night.
Rotterdam on a plate
Rotterdam
Circular-food concept restaurants, urban Farmhouse dining, fermented small-plates—Rotterdam’s up-and-coming food scene rivals the Dutch capital.
The flower bulb region
Lisse, Haarlem and Amsterdam
Each Autumn, seven million bulbs are hand-planted across the Keukenhof. By spring, the fields bloom with miles of tulips to be admired by foot or bike.
Sustainable shopping
Breda
Calling sustainable thrifters: Breda is a treasure trove of vintage shops and indy boutiques (you won’t be short of specialist coffee pitstops, either).
Perfect pairings for Amsterdam by train
Amsterdam and Vienna
Amsterdam and Vienna
Two capitals, two nighttime journeys. The perfect twin-city break for culture vultures and coffee-shop hipsters.
Amsterdam and Haarlem
Amsterdam and Haarlem
Once you’ve got acquainted with the bright lights of the Dutch capital, head to the outskirts by train to discover Amsterdam’s laidback cousin, Haarlem.
Amsterdam and Rotterdam
Amsterdam and Rotterdam
Combine classic with contemporary as you drift through Amsterdam’s historic canals before zipping through Rotterdam’s green and glassy cityscapes.
Multi-country trip
Discover the Low Countries
The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxemburg, also known as the low countries or Benelux, are strung together by history, geography, culture—and trains. Uncover the boom in arts and culture of the Golden Age in Dutch Masters, Antwerp’s Plantin-Moretus printing house and the sprawling grounds of Luxembourg’s Villa Vauban.
Alternative canals trips
Delft
Delft
Like Amsterdam, with an intimate, small-town feel. Home of the 17th-century painter Vermeer and Delf blue pottery—the perfect souvenir.
Groningen
Groningen
For quintessential Dutch canals with a touch of Scandi-influence, try Groningen, where the buzzing centre blends into rural landscapes.
Gouda
Gouda
Go for the best cheese market in the world, stay for tucked-away bars, cobblestone twittens, and serene canal towpaths, perfect for easy cycling.
Top city breaks in the Netherlands by rail
The Hague
The Hague
City, beach, canals, Altstadt and sleek cityscapes: The Hague showcases the diversity of the Netherlands like no other.
Utrecht
Utrecht
The closest city you’ll find to the capital, without the swathes of stag dos and selfie sticks. Trust us on this one: Utrecht is Amsterdam’s cooler cousin.
Maastricht
Maastricht
History meets cosmopolitan energy in Maastricht, the oldest city in the Netherlands, and also the place where the European Union was officially established in 19991.
Local partner
We’ve partnered with Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions to help ensure that our trips are managed sustainably with local, on-the-ground expertise.
“I recommend renting a bike from Utrecht’s futuristic central station and joining the locals as you pedal through one of the world’s premier cycling cities.”
— James, slow travel expert, about one of his favourite trips through Utrecht and Ghent
How long does it take?
Here’s the minimum time you’ll need for a relaxed round trip starting from London. We do other departure stations, too!
