The Netherlands
How to get to and from hundreds of the world's airports by car, bus, train and other forms of public transport. Updates and requests for inclusion in these pages are welcomed. Information is from many sources including personal visits and may no longer be accurate.
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Den Helder - De Kooy (DHR):
Location: 4 km/2 Miles SSE of Den Helder.
Car Parking: Available outside the terminal. 1 hour €1, 2 hrs €2, 4 hrs €3.50, 6 hrs €4.50, 24 hrs €6, 2 days €10, 5 days €12, 8 days €15, 15 days € 20.
Airport Website: www.denhelderairport.nl
Updated Dec05 www
Eindhoven (EIN):
Location: 6 km/4 Miles WNW of the city centre.
By Road: 10 km/6 Miles/15 mins to the city centre.
By Taxi: To Eindhoven city €20-25/20 mins & to Amsterdam €150. For other taxi info call the Airport Information desk +31 40 2919 818. Taxi Karo +31 645 674 025.
| By Bus: | |
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| Hermes Bus #11: | Starts at the Airport and runs to Eindhoven Central station every 30 mins. Takes 30 mins. |
| Bus #45: | Bus 45 runs: Best - Eindhoven Airport - Flight Forum - Acht - Woensel - Eindhoven Central Station. Timings: During the day the bus runs twice an hour, and once an hour in the evening and at weekends. |
| Bus #401 to Eindhoven Station: | Leaves from Eindhoven Central Station every 10-15 mins and runs to the airport. For schedules and other info call 0900 9292. Cost: €3. |
| AirExpressBus to Amsterdam | AirExpressBus runs a coach shuttle service between Eindhoven Airport and Amsterdam (Centraal Train station) & Utrecht twice a day. Cost: €260 one way and €42 return/round trip. Travel Time: 80-90 mins. Contact: See Airexpressbus for the timetable and other info. Notes from a Traveller Jun 2010: Please note, that this bus is cancelled very often without further notice (about 30% of the time), so you need to have a backup plan. (only two buses a day). |
By Train: The nearest train station is in Eindhoven, from where trains run to many destinations including Amsterdam in ~90 mins Cost €15. For train schedules and other info call 0900 9292.
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | AVIS +31(0)40 252 6764, EUROPCAR 252 7478, Hertz 251 3944, National 243 7011 & InterRent. |
Car parking: Parking P1 is right in front of the terminal building, while P3 is at the left side of the terminal ~250m away. For Airport Parking very close to the terminal at excellent rates, see www.eindhovenairportparking.nl.
Baggage Storage: Left luggage facilities available.
Airport Website: www.eindhovenairport.nl
Airport Tel No: +31 40 2919 818.
Updated Jul11 ADV.
Enschede - Twente (ENS):
Location: 5 km/3 Miles N of Enshede, 7 km/4 Miles E of Hengelo & 5 km/3 Miles SSW of Oldenzaal.
Rental Cars: AVIS 053 431 2235, EUROPCAR & Hertz. Since the loss of commercial flights from this airport, these companies may no longer operate here.
Car Parking: Free.
Notes: Commercial flights no longer operate from this airport.
Airport Website: www.enschede-airport.nl
Airport Tel No: 053 486 2222.
Updated Sep09 www
Groningen-Eelde (GRQ):
Location: 14 km/9 Miles S of the City.
By Taxi: To the city centre ~30 mins. Taxi Vrieswijk +31 (0) 50-534 00 00. You can also take a 'treintaxi', (a special taxi service bought in combination with a train ticket) from Dutch Railways stations. Taxi Karo +31 645 674 025.
| By Bus: | |
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| Arriva bus services to Groningen & Assen: | From Groningen bus station to the airport use Arriva bus services 52 or 53. Bus#52 leaves twice an hour and Bus#53 leaves several times a day on workdays. From Assen bus station, take Bus#51 to De Punt and change there onto Bus#52. |
| Airportliner bus services to Groningen & Assen: | The new Airportliner Bus Connections run to Assen and Groningen central train stations from the airport. Cost: Price is €5 one way. www.airportliner.nl. |
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | AVIS +31(0) 50 527 1503 & EUROPCAR 50 309 1686. |
Car Parking: Short-term parking costs €1 per hour, €10 per day & €20 for 2 days. Long-term parking (more than 2 days) costs €25 for 3-8 days and €30 for 9 days or more.
Airport Website: www.gae.nl
Updated Jun12 Johan.
Lelystad (LEY):
Location: 7 km/4 Miles SSE of Lelystad.
Airport Website: www.lelystad-airport.nl
Airport Tel No: +31 320 284775.
Note: This airport is for general aviation only and has no schedules or charter airline flights.
Updated Oct05 www
Maastricht - Aachen (MST):
Location: 9 km/6 Miles NE of the city.
By Road: 14 km/9 Miles/15-20 mins.
By Taxi: To Aachen ~€70, to Maastricht ~€25/15 mins, to Sittard/Geleen ~€25, to Heerlen ~€50 & to Genk ~€50. Taxi Banens +31 (0)46 437 5252. Taxi Karo +31 645 674 025.
| By Bus: | |
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| Bus#61 (or #51) to Maastricht: | Bus#61 (or #51 on Sunday) run into the city every 30 mins, calling at the central train station in Maastricht and on to Sittard. Cost: €2.20. Takes 25 mins. Transfer time to Maastricht ~20 mins & Sittard 45-50 mins. |
| Bus to Aahen: | Buses run twice a day to Aahen, leaving the airport daily at 0910 & 2140. Cost: €10. |
| By Train: | |
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| AirportXpress Train to Aachen & Köln/Cologne: | Route: Airport - Aachen Main Train Station - Koln/Cologne Main Train station (only one train per day). Timings to Aachen: Trains leave the airport heading for Aachen at 0830 (Mon, Wed & Fri), 0930 (Sundays), 1130 (Thu), 1145 (Saturday), 1200 (Tue), 1230 (Sun), 1330 (Thur), 1445 (Tue & Sat), 1700 (Wed), 2000 (Mon, Fri & Sat), 2015 (Tue, Thu & Sun), 2100 (Wed) & 2130 (Mon & Fri). Travel Time: To Aachen 45 mins. Timings to Köln/Cologne: Trains leave the airport heading for Koln at 2130 (Mon & Fri only). Travel Time: To Cologne 90 mins. Timings from Aachen: Trains leave Aachen heading for the airport at 0630 (Mon, Wed & Fri), 0800 (Sun), 0930 (Tue, Thu & Sat), 1030 (Sun), 1215 (Thu), 1245 (Tue & Sat), 1500 (Wed), 1800 (Daily except Wed) & 1900 (Wed). Timings from Köln/Cologne: Trains leave Koln heading for the airport at 0645 (Sundays only). Cost: To Cologne or Aachen €9 one way, €12 round trip. |
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | AVIS +31 43 364 9430, EUROPCAR 361 2310, Hertz 325 1971 & National 365 3070. |
Baggage Storage: Left luggage facilities available.
Airport Website: www.maa.nl
Airport Tel No: +31 43 358 9898.
Updated Jul11 www
Rotterdam - The Hague Airport (RTM):
Location: 5 km/3 Miles NW of the City centre.
Airport Overview: One small terminal on one level divided into arrivals and departures sides.
By Taxi: To the city centre ~€20-25/10-15 mins, To Rotterdam Train station €20, To Rotterdam Europoort €80, To The Hague €45, To Amsterdam City €130, To Amsterdam Airport €105, To Gouda €60 & to Utrecht €115. Rotterdam Airport Taxi +31 (0)10-262 0406. Credit cards are accepted. Taxi Karo +31 645 674 025.
| By Bus: | |
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| RET Bus#33 to Rotterdam Train Station: | Runs to the City Centre Main Rail Station. Bus Stops: The bus stop at the airport is out of the terminal and turn left. In the city centre, the bus to the airport leaves from bus stop DD near the Central Railway Station. Exit the station on the South side, and walk ~50m to the main road. Turn right, and bus stop DD is the last one outside Tokaj Hungarian Restaurant. NB: Important information concerning bus stops at Rotterdam Central Station! Please note that on account of building work at Rotterdam CS, the location of the bus stops may be temporarily changed. Route: Airport - De Lugt - Burg. Baumannlaan - Overschie - Kleinpolder West - Blijdorpplein - Statenweg - Bentinckplein - Bus stop DD near Railway Station. Timings: Buses leave the airport Mon-Fri 0538-2353. Saturdays: 0608-2053. Sundays 0808-2253 at least 4 times per hour until 1950 then every 30 mins. Cost: €2.40/25 mins. Buy tickets on board. |
| RET Bus#41 to Rotterdam North Station & Schiedam: | There is a new bus line from Rotterdam North train station to Rottterdam airport and Schiedam Train station. Rotterdam North is handy when travelling from Gouda or Utrecht. Schiedam is handy from Delft or The Hague. Both stations are closer to the airport than Rotterdam central Station. Bus Stops: The bus stop at the airport is out of the terminal and turn left. Route: Rotterdam North Train Station - Bergpolderplein - Melanchthonweg - Airport - De Lugt - Cairostraat - Amstelstraat - Schiedam Central Railway Station. Timings: Buses run Mon-Fri every ~30 mins 0600-2137. Saturdays every ~30 mins 0833-2137. Sundays every ~30 mins 1033-2137. Cost: €2.40/25 mins. Buy tickets on board. |
| RET Bus#50 to Rotterdam Central Station & Wilhelminakade: | Bus Stops: The bus stop at the airport is out of the terminal and turn left. NB: Important information concerning bus stops at Rotterdam Central Station! Please note that on account of building work at Rotterdam CS, the location of the bus stops may be temporarily changed. Route: Airport - Rotterdam Central Railway Station - Station Blaak - Wilhelminakade. Timings: Buses leave the airport Mon-Fri every 30-60 mins 0900-2330. Saturdays & Sundays infrequently 1125-2330. Cost: €2.40/25 mins. Buy tickets on board. |
| B12 Night Bus to Rotterdam: | There is a new night bus that runs between the airport and the city. Travellers who are departing from Rotterdam Airport on the first flight of the morning, can now travel to the airport by public transport. Night bus B12 departs for the airport from the bus stop DD at Rotterdam Central Train Station. Passengers arrive in plenty of time for the first flight at 0700. Route: Circular Route as follows: Rotterdam CS Station stop DD – Abtsweg – Rotterdam Airport – Kleiweg RET – Kastanjeplein - Bergse Dorpsstraat – Station Noord Station – Rotterdam CS. NB: Important information concerning bus stops at Rotterdam Central Station! Please note that on account of building work at Rotterdam CS, the location of the bus stops may be temporarily changed. Timings: Buses leave the airport every 30 mins 0323 - 0553. Buses leave Rotterdam Central Station at 0310, then every 30 mins until 0540. Travel Time: The journey takes just 15 mins. |
| Notes from a Traveller Sep 2009: | There is a special airportbus (I don't know why. The normal service is really fast). |
By Train: Notes from a Traveller December 2010: Improved public transport to and from Rotterdam The Hague Airport: From mid-December 2010, RandstadRail will provide speedy and easy access to the airport from The Hague, Leidschendam, Pijnacker, Zoetermeer and Rotterdam Central Station, amongst others. Your journey with the Airport Shuttle from Meijersplein metrostation to the terminal takes mere minutes. To use public transport in Rotterdam, you will need the 'OV-chipkaart' (Public Transport Chip Card), which can be purchased from AKO, a newsagent at the airport. Singles are really expensive - a OV Chipcard costs €7.50 and is valid in the Whole country.
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | AVIS 010 298 2424, Budget 437 8622, EUROPCAR 437 1826, Hertz 415 8239 & eSixT 462 7221 all have desks in the terminal. |
Car Parking: All car parks are close to the terminal building. Short Term (P2): 1 hour €2.50, 90 mins €3, 2 hrs €3.50, 3 hrs €5 etc. Long Term (P1 & 3): 1 hour €2.50, 2 hrs €3.50, 1 day €15, 2 days €20, 3 days €25, 7 days €37 etc.
Notes: ATM/Cash Machine & Left luggage lockers available.
Airport Website: www.rotterdam-airport.nl
Airport Tel No: +31 10 446 3444.
Updated Jul11 ADV. Last Visit Oct05.
