Timetable

Winter timetable

The winter timetable for the bicycle bus starts on November 1 and runs until April 30.

Bus Stop	Time	Time	Time	Time	Time	Time	Time
Kornwerderzand, Afsluitdijk Wadden Center, departure	09.00	10.15	11.30	12.45	14.00	15.15	16.30
Breezanddijk	09.15	10.30	11.45	13.00	14.15	15.30	16.45
Monument Noord	09.25	10.40	11.55	13.10	14.25	15.40	16.55
Den Oever, busstation	09.35	10.50	12.05	13.20	14.35	15.50	17.05
Afsluitdijk Wadden Center	10.05	11.20	12.35	13.50	15.05	16.20	17.35

Summer timetable

The bus travels a summer timetable from May 1 through October 31. An extra bicycle bus is on standby during the summer for the peak hours. During the summer period, the bus trip can take longer due to traffic on the road and on the water.

Bus Stop	Time	Time	Time	Time	Time	Time	Time	Time	Time	Time	Time	Time
Kornwerderzand, Afsluitdijk Wadden Center, departure	07.45	08.45	09.45	10.45	11.45	12.45	13.45	14.45	15.45	16.45	17.45	18.45
Breezanddijk	08.00	09.00	10.00	11.00	12.00	13.00	14.00	15.00	16.00	17.00	18.00	19.00
Monument Noord	08.15	09.15	10.15	11.15	12.15	13.15	14.15	15.15	16.15	17.15	18.15	19.15
Den Oever, busstation	08.30	09.30	10.30	11.30	12.30	13.30	14.30	15.30	16.30	17.30	18.30	19.30*
Afsluitdijk Wadden Center	09.15	10.15	11.15	12.15	13.15	14.15	15.15	16.15	17.15	18.15	19.15	-

Where is the bicycle bus?

The bicycle bus may encounter delays due to traffic. You can follow the current location of the bicycle bus using this link.

From Noord-Holland

In summer, the journey by bicycle bus from Den Oever, Noord-Holland the Breezanddijk Noord stop at the cycle and foot path takes quite a long time, about 90 minutes:

• Den Oever to Kornwerderzand – 45 minutes
• Waiting time at Kornwerderzand – 30 minutes
• Kornwerderzand to Breezanddijk – 15 minutes

Therefore, Rijkswaterstaat advises against this. An alternative is to travel by car and park at Monument Noord to reach the cycle and foot path.

Vehicles with special dimensions / disabled transport

The following vehicles cannot be taken on the bicycle bus: tandem bikes, cargo bikes, velomobiles, recumbent bikes, electric scooters, mopeds, microcars, scooters, or any other small vehicles powered by petrol. Additionally, vehicles or trailers larger than 0.80 m by 1.90 m cannot be taken on the bicycle bus.

Alternative transport

Is your vehicle too large for the bike bus? We can arrange alternative transport upon request. Important information when requesting alternative transport:

• Your request must be submitted no less than two working days prior to your travel date, but preferably earlier.
• Alternative transport is provided only according to the scheduled timetable of the bicycle bus, at the same times.
• No more than two persons per vehicle may travel with the alternative transport. Other accompanying travellers must use the bicycle bus.
• Special transport can be requested only for the entire crossing of the Afsluitdijk. So you can only get on and get off in Kornwerderzand and Den Oever.

Requesting alternative transport

Submit your request for alternative transport at least two working days prior to your travel date, preferably earlier, via Loket Afsluitdijk or call 0800-6040.
We ask for the following information:

• Type of vehicle
• Number of passengers (and any pets) - please note: no more than two persons per vehicle. Other accompanying travellers must use the bicycle bus.
• Contact person
• E-mail address
• Telephone number
• Desired date and time to be picked up
• Desired stop:
  • Den Oever across from the bus station at Robbenoordstraat 3
  • Kornwerderzand at the parking area near the tunnel for the Afsluitdijk Wadden Centre, Kornwerderzand

After your request, the transport company will get in touch with you about the appointment for alternative transport.

Groups

No special transport can be arranged for groups. You can choose either to have part of the group wait an hour for the next bicycle bus, arrange additional buses yourself, or opt for a different tour – e.g. via the ferry between Enkhuizen and Stavoren.

Frequently asked questions

What route can I cycle on the Afsluitdijk?

Take the bicycle bus from Kornwerderzand. You can get off at two stops on the cycle and foot path: Breezanddijk Noord and Monument Noord. You can hike or cycle from one stop to the other, or you can cycle back and forth on the Afsluitdijk. For this, you can alternate between the existing cycle path along the A7 with views of the IJsselmeer and the new cycle and foot path along the Wadden Sea. Please note that to leave the cycle and foot path, you must also take the bicycle bus at one of the two stops.

How long does it take to cycle or hike from the Breezanddijk Noord stop to the Monument Noord stop?

This depends on your hiking and cycling pace. The distance is more than 8.5 km. At a walking pace of 5 km/h, this takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. By bicycle you can get there within 35 minutes at a speed of 15 km/h.

Where do I take the bicycle bus from North Holland and at which stop can I reach the cycle and foot path the fastest? And how long is my ride in summer and winter?

From North Holland, the journey to thecycle and foot pathby bicycle bus takes a long time, about 90 minutes. Rijkswaterstaat therefore advises against this. An alternative is to travel by car and park at Monument Noord to reach the cycle and foot path.

Where do I take the bicycle bus from Friesland and at which stop can I reach the cycle and foot path the fastest? And how long is my ride in summer and winter?

Take the bicycle bus at the Afsluitdijk Wadden Center stop and get off at the Breezanddijk Noord stop. This ride with the bicycle bus takes about 15 minutes. It may take longer in the summer due to the traffic on the road and/or more turns of the bridges.
Once the stop at the Fish Migration River has been added to this route, you will reach the cycle and foot path more quickly via this stop.

What can I do if I missed the last bus?

If you miss the last bicycle bus, you can use bus 350 from the Monument Noord stop. Please note: your bicycle is not allowed on this bus and it is not free. Another option is to be picked up by an acquaintance or taxi, then you can specify the Monument Noord stop as the location. Parking spaces are available at that location.

Can I also drive to the Afsluitdijk by car to reach the cycle and foot path? And where can I park my car?

Yes, you take the A7. You may only park at the Monument Noord stop of the bicycle bus. Parking spaces are available at this location. It is not allowed to park or stop at the Fish Migration River.

Can I also reach the cycle and foot path with bus 350?

For hikers, bus 350 is also an option to reach the Afsluitdijk cycle and foot path. Please note: bus 350 only stops at the Monument Noord stop, unlike the bicycle bus that stops at Breezanddijk-Noord and Monument-Noord (and in the future also at the Fish Migration River). Moreover, the bicycle bus is free and bus 350 is not.

For cyclists, bus 350 is not an option, as bicycles are not allowed on the bus.

Loket Afsluitdijk - Servicedesk

Do you have a question or comment about the Afsluitdijk? Then please contact Loket Afsluitdijk (Servicedesk) via: 0800-6040 or send an e-mail to loket@deafsluitdijk.nl.