Den Helder offers easy public transport connections. The city has an excellent train and bus network, allowing you to reach your destination quickly. The train takes you directly from Alkmaar or Amsterdam to Den Helder station. From there, buses run to all parts of the city, the harbor, and the ferry to Texel.
Want to explore the area? Connexxion buses connect Den Helder with surrounding towns like Julianadorp and Schagen. The timetable is reliable and clear, so you can plan your route without any hassle. A public transport chip card or contactless payment makes boarding even easier.
With Den Helder public transport, you can travel comfortably, efficiently, and without parking worries. Ideal for a day trip or a longer stay in this maritime city.
If you get off the train at Den Helder, you can immediately take the bus at the station, where several Connexxion lines take you to the harbour, the city centre and surrounding neighbourhoods.
From Amsterdam or Alkmaar, you can travel by train directly to Den Helder. The station is the end of the line, but the beginning of your experience. You can easily walk into the city center or take the bus to the beach, harbor, or Julianadorp.
If you want to take the ferry to Texel, you board the ferry at the ferry terminal, where the TESO ferry departs several times a day for a short crossing of about 20 minutes.
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