The cheapest and fastest buses from Amsterdam to Drachten
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam to Drachten is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Drachten will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 2 buses that leave Amsterdam for Drachten on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 116 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Amsterdam to Drachten
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Drachten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 116 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€13 Average price Cheapest | €32 Average price |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Amsterdam to Drachten bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h50 | 8:20 PM Drachten, Ureterpvallaat (Vallaat) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Amsterdam to Drachten
Distance 116 km |
Average bus duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 08:00 |
Last bus 19:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Amsterdam to DrachtenYou can travel by bus between Amsterdam to Drachten with FlixBus for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Amsterdam to Drachten

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), which is located around 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Drachten, Ureterpvallaat (Vallaat), located 2.2 miles (3.5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Amsterdam to Drachten
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Amstel (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- La Place (0.2 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: 51, 53, 54 Bus: 37, 40, 62, 65, 240, 245 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: 50, 51, 52 Bus: 15, 62, 65, 341, 347, 357 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
- 06:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Julia's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 22, 36, 48 Metro: 50 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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