Ferries from Centraal Station: departure times and timetable
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- Centraal Station: IJplein, Buiksloterweg, NDSM
- Buiksloterweg: Centraal Station
- IJplein: Centraal Station
- NDSM: Centraal Station, Pontsteiger
- Pontsteiger: Distelweg, NDSM
- Distelweg: Pontsteiger
- Azartplein: Zamenhofstraat
- Zamenhofstraat: Azartplein
- Sporenburg: Zeeburgereiland
- Zeeburgereiland: Sporenburg
- Hempontplein: Zaandam
- Zaandam: Hempontplein
- Assendelft: Spaarndam
- Spaarndam: Assendelft
- Velsen Noord: Velsen Zuid
- Velsen Zuid: Velsen Noord
F2Centraal Station to IJplein
Every 6 minutes on weekdays, every 12 minutes at the weekend. Crossing about 5 minutes.
| Day | First ferry | Last ferry |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 06:32 | 23:56 |
| Tuesday | 06:32 | 23:56 |
| Wednesday | 06:32 | 23:56 |
| Thursday | 06:32 | 23:56 |
| Friday | 06:32 | 23:56 |
| Saturday | 06:32 | 23:56 |
| Sunday | 09:08 | 23:56 |
F3Centraal Station to Buiksloterweg
24 hours a day, every 4 minutes. Crossing about 5 minutes.
| Day | First ferry | Last ferry |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Around the clock | |
| Tuesday | Around the clock | |
| Wednesday | Around the clock | |
| Thursday | Around the clock | |
| Friday | Around the clock | |
| Saturday | Around the clock | |
| Sunday | Around the clock | |
F4Centraal Station to NDSM
Every 15 minutes on weekdays, every 10 minutes at the weekend. Crossing about 14 minutes.
| Day | First ferry | Last ferry |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 06:30 | 01:45 |
| Tuesday | 06:30 | 01:45 |
| Wednesday | 06:30 | 01:45 |
| Thursday | 06:30 | 01:45 |
| Friday | 06:30 | 03:15 |
| Saturday | 07:00 | 03:15 |
| Sunday | 07:00 | 01:45 |
Frequently asked questions
- What time is the first ferry from Centraal Station?
- The first ferry to IJplein departs Monday to Saturday at 06:32 and Sunday at 09:08. The ferry to Buiksloterweg runs around the clock. The first ferry to NDSM departs Monday to Friday at 06:30 and Saturday and Sunday at 07:00.
- What time is the last ferry from Centraal Station?
- The last ferry to IJplein departs every day at 23:56. The ferry to Buiksloterweg runs around the clock. The last ferry to NDSM departs Monday to Thursday at 01:45, Friday and Saturday at 03:15 and Sunday at 01:45.
- How often does the ferry from Centraal Station run?
- The ferry to IJplein runs every 6 minutes on weekdays and every 12 minutes at the weekend. The ferry to Buiksloterweg runs 24 hours a day, every 4 minutes. The ferry to NDSM runs every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 10 minutes at the weekend.
- How long does the crossing from Centraal Station take?
- The crossing to IJplein takes about 5 minutes. The crossing to Buiksloterweg takes about 5 minutes. The crossing to NDSM takes about 14 minutes.
- Does the ferry from Centraal Station run at night?
- Yes, the ferries to Buiksloterweg and NDSM keep running after midnight.
- Which ferries depart from Centraal Station?
- Centraal Station is served by line F2 to IJplein, line F3 to Buiksloterweg and line F4 to NDSM.
- Is the ferry from Centraal Station free?
- Yes. The GVB ferries across the IJ are free for pedestrians and cyclists. No ticket and no account needed.
Timetable from GVB via OVapi (NDOV Loket). Pontueel is not an official GVB app.