Your holiday on Texel already begins on the ferry! Enjoy the fresh air on deck, feed the seagulls and enjoy the view of Texel. The comfortable TESO ferries offer plenty of opportunity to unwind indoors or outdoors to get you in the holiday mood.

Departure times

The ferry departs from Den Helder every day, on the half-hour. The first sailing is at 6.30 a.m. (except on Sundays). The last boat always leaves at 9.30 p.m. On Sundays from 1 April to 1 October the first sailing is at 7.30, and at 8.30 a.m. the rest of the year.
The ferry departs from Texel every day, on the hour. The first sailing is at 6.00 a.m. (except on Sundays). The last boat always leaves at 9.00 p.m. On Sundays from 1 April to 1 October the first sailing is at 7.00, and at 8.00 a.m. the rest of the year.

Attention!

The last boat to Texel always leaves at 9.30 p.m. The last boat from Texel to Den Helder always leaves at 9.00 p.m.

Taking the ferry as a pedestrian

Would you like to leave the car behind in Den Helder? There’s a free parking area alongside the ferry port. You may have to park in the vicinity of the terminal. Pedestrians can also buy their tickets in advance on the internet. Did you know that a pedestrian only pays € 2.50? That makes it even nicer to head to Texel!

Taking the bike

You can also take your (electric) bike to Texel. There is a separate cycle deck on-board where the cycles are parked during the crossing.

Arriving on Texel

When you arrive on Texel by boat, you can rent a bike in the terminal, take a taxi or head to your destination by public transport. Bus transportation on Texel is provided by the Texelhopper. Depending on where you want to go, you can use the normal service, or book a place in advance in one of the small Texelhopper minibuses.

TESO ferry port address

Den Helder: Havenplein 3, 1781 AB Den Helder 
Texel: Pontweg 1, 1797 SN Den Hoorn

You can find all the information about your crossing to Texel at www.teso.nl