Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Drachten travel guide

Drachten Tourism | Drachten Guide

You're Going to Love Drachten

With a population of 44,537, Drachten is a must-see destination in Friesland, Netherlands. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Drachten to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Drachten

Drachten in September
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Drachten in September
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Drachten

Plane

Although Drachten doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Groningen Eelde (GRQ), which is located 20 miles from Drachten. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, ITA Airways, airBaltic and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Drachten from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Drachten, followed by Train. The train journey from Drachten to Eindhoven takes 1h 20m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £27 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Drachten is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 72 miles from Drachten. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Drachten, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Nederlandse Spoorwegen. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Drachten takes 60 miles and will cost you around £7. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 85 miles. The most popular bus station is Drachten Bus Service, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of Drachten. Drachten Transferium Oost is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Drachten doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Groningen Eelde (GRQ), which is located 20 miles from Drachten. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, ITA Airways, airBaltic and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Drachten from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Drachten, followed by Train. The train journey from Drachten to Eindhoven takes 1h 20m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £27 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Drachten is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 72 miles from Drachten. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Drachten, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Nederlandse Spoorwegen. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Drachten takes 60 miles and will cost you around £7. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 85 miles. The most popular bus station is Drachten Bus Service, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of Drachten. Drachten Transferium Oost is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Drachten

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
GRQGroningen Eelde

Airlines serving Drachten

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Drachten

Hiring a car in Drachten

Expect to pay £1.56 per litre in Drachten (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.71 and £24.94. The most frequently booked car type in Drachten is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.56 per litre in Drachten (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.71 and £24.94. The most frequently booked car type in Drachten is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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