DFDS Bus transfers - Amsterdam

Bus transfer in Amsterdam

We offer the following bus connections in Amsterdam:

Terminal to Amsterdam City Centre
Amsterdam City Centre to terminal

Please buy your ticket prior to departure by adding to your booking when you book online. You can also call us or log-in to your existing booking to add a bus transfer.

Important information regarding bus transfers resuming

Buses drop off and pick up from De Ruijterkade Oost
Buses will run on 100% capacity under Dutch regulations.

Getting to the terminal in Amsterdam (Ijmuiden)

By bus

In co-operation with Brouwers, a local coach firm, we provide bus transfers between the terminal and Amsterdam City Centre. On days of departure the buses depart for the terminal at 15:30 CET and 16:00 CET.

*Please note: Amsterdam bus transfers are included when booking a mini cruise. *

From	Departs	Arrives (approx)
IJmuiden Ferry Terminal to De Ruijterkade 153 (behind Central Station)	09:30 - 10:30	10:30 - 11:30
De Ruijterkade 153 (behind Central Station) to IJmuiden Ferry Terminal	15:30 CET	16:00 - 16:30 CET

By car

When you are on the A9 coming from Amsterdam, Den Haag, Haarlem, or Alkmaar you take the turn to Ijmuiden. Then drive next to the channel and go right on the Pontplein so you still drive with the channel on your right. Drive under the viaduct and at the roundabout go right. Now you’re driving on the Halkade, follow this road until you arrive at the Felison Terminal. Parking is free around the harbour.

By train

Trains are a less convenient mode of transport for getting to the terminal. The nearest train station to the port is Haarlem Central - you can then get a bus to IJmuiden. First, take bus 75 to Plein 1945 and then take bus 74 to the port.

Taxi service

As Ijmuiden is a small village there are not many taxis so it is best to order them in advance on 0031 (0) 251314422 or 0031 (0) 255 513838.

Please note: Taxi journeys are expensive in Holland - a taxi from the port into Amsterdam City centre costs around €60 each way.

All bus transfers

More information on our available bus transfers.

Ferry Terminals

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Timetables

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Pet Travel

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