Taking public transport to the airport in the Netherlands

Are you travelling by plane? Or are you picking someone up at the airport? Travelling to the airport by public transport is simple and quick. Train, bus, or metro: which is the best option?

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Tips for travelling to the airport

Travelling to the airport by public transport is very convenient. You don’t have to worry about expensive parking or traffic jams on the road, and your luggage can simply travel along with you.

Still, we want to give you some tips for travelling to the airport by public transport, so you can be well prepared.

  • Plan your journey in the 9292 journey planner – All Dutch airports are listed in this planner. The planner shows you the fastest way to get to the airport.

  • Make sure you have a valid ticket – Travel with an OV-chipkaart, with OVpay, or with a single ticket. For example, buy an e-ticket for your complete public transport journey in the 9292 app.

  • Leave on time – It may be a good idea to catch an earlier train, bus, metro, or tram. That way, you will be on time even if there is a delay.

  • Use a P&R (Park & Ride) – Prefer to go by car? You can also park it at a P&R (car park) near a station. From there, you can travel by public transport to the airport. This is often cheaper than parking at the airport.

  • Set a departure alarm – You can set this alarm in the 9292 app. This will give you a signal when it is time to leave. That way, you can be sure not to miss the train, bus, tram, or metro.

Photo: © Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

To Schiphol Airport by train or bus

There are several ways to travel to and from Schiphol Airport. For example, by train or bus. Which way is most convenient for you?

By train to Schiphol Airport

Schiphol Airport has its own train station. Schiphol Airport Station is located directly below the Schiphol reception hall. Direct trains run to this station from several places in the Netherlands. This is convenient because it allows you to travel to the airport by train easily and quickly.

  • Express or local train – Direct trains run from several cities in the Netherlands to Schiphol Airport Station.

  • The Intercity direct – Travelling from Rotterdam Centraal or Breda to Schiphol Airport? Then you can also take the Intercity direct. This train travels just a bit faster than a normal Intercity train. Therefore, you must pay an extra surcharge when travelling on this train. You pay the extra cost at a red surcharge kiosk on the platform, at an NS ticket machine, or at the service desk at the station.

  • The night train – Sometimes you need to be at Schiphol before the train timetable has started. Overnight trains run on some days and times. However, you should allow for extra travel time as the night train passes several stations. Want to know if the night train is running? Check the 9292 journey planner.

Want more information about travelling by train in the Netherlands? Read our tips for travelling by train.

Arriva night train from Groningen and Maastricht to Schiphol Airport

Did you know that you can buy e-tickets for the Arriva night train in the 9292 app? This train runs once a week on Friday nights from Groningen and Maastricht to Schiphol Airport. On Saturday morning, the train runs from Schiphol Airport back to Groningen and Maastricht. Depending on where you board, a ticket costs €5, €10, or €15 (excluding service charges).

By bus to Schiphol Airport

Buses travel to Schiphol Airport from various cities and regions. Sometimes, these buses even run several times a night. The bus always stops close to the departure and arrival hall. The timetables of these buses are also shown in the 9292 journey planner.

Want more information about travelling by bus in the Netherlands? Read our tips for travelling by bus.

Are you travelling to Schiphol Airport by public transport? Buy an e-ticket for your complete journey by public transport in the 9292 app. This way, you have all the tickets for your journey together in one app.

Other ways to travel to Schiphol Airport

  • Shared car – Prefer to travel to or from Schiphol Airport in a shared car? Several car-sharing providers offer the option of renting a car and parking it at Schiphol.

  • Taxi – The taxi rank is right outside the door of the arrival and departure halls. Just make sure you get into a taxi from a registered taxi company. Read more about taxis to and from Schiphol here.

Photo: © Eindhoven Airport

To Eindhoven Airport by bus

Eindhoven Airport does not have a train station. You can get there easily by bus. The bus stop is in front of the airport entrance.

From Eindhoven Centraal Station to the airport

Need to come from far away? Then it is smart to travel to Eindhoven Centraal by train. From there, buses travel to Eindhoven Airport. By bus, it takes about 20 minutes.

  • Shuttlebus 400 is a direct bus with no intermediate stops.

  • Bus line 401 stops at intermediate stops.

From Best Station, you can also travel to Eindhoven Airport by bus. You will need to take bus line 20.

Curious about which is the fastest journey for you? Plan your journey before departure using the 9292 journey planner. Then, you can be sure to be at the airport on time.

Are you travelling to Eindhoven Airport by public transport? Buy an e-ticket for your complete journey by public transport in the 9292 app. This way, you have all tickets for your journey together in one app.

Other ways to travel to Eindhoven Airport

  • Shared scooters and shared bikes – GO Sharing scooters and Tier bikes have their own parking at the airport. You will find this parking area next to the bicycle parking on the ground floor of car park P1. More about shared mobility.

  • Taxi – Taxis have their own taxi lane at the airport entrance. Make sure you always get into an official taxi, as they adhere to the prices set by the government. More about taxis to and from Eindhoven Airport.

Photo: Groningen Airport Eelde

To Groningen Airport Eelde by bus

Groningen Airport Eelde does not have a train station. You can get there easily by bus from Groningen Centraal.

From Groningen Centraal to the airport

The easiest option to get to Groningen Airport Eelde is to travel from Groningen Centraal. Getting there by train is easy.

  • Bus line 9 runs every hour and every half past the hour from Groningen Centraal Station to the airport. This bus takes 40 minutes.

  • Shuttle bus 100 runs once or twice a day from Groningen Centraal Station and Groningen Zuiderdiep Station to the airport. Check the 9292 journey planner to make sure this bus is running for your journey to the airport.

From Assen Centraal Station to the airport

It is also possible to travel to the airport from Assen Centraal Station.

  • Take the bus line 50 towards Groningen Centraal Station. Transfer to bus 9 towards Groningen Noord at bus stop De Punt. Both bus routes travel twice an hour.

Need a ticket to travel to Groningen Airport Eelde by public transport? Buy an e-ticket for your complete journey by public transport in the 9292 app.

Other ways to travel to Groningen Airport Eelde

Photo: © Maastricht Aachen Airport

To Maastricht Aachen Airport by bus

You can travel to Maastricht Aachen Airport by bus from several cities. The bus stop is right in front of the airport entrance.

By bus to Maastricht Aachen Airport

Travelling to the airport by bus is quick and easy.

  • Bus line 30 towards Maastricht-Sittard runs from Maastricht Centraal to the airport in about 25 minutes. This bus runs several times an hour.

Wondering how to get to the airport as quickly as possible? Plan your journey with the 9292 journey planner. Then, you can be sure to be at the airport on time.

From the train station to Maastricht Aachen Airport

There is no train station at Maastricht Aachen Airport. However, you can travel by bus from various train stations to the airport.

Bus line 30 towards Maastricht-Sittard stops at:

  • Maastricht Centraal Station;

  • Sittard Station;

  • Beek-Elsloo Station;

  • and Meerssen Station.

Are you travelling to Maastricht Aachen Airport by public transport? Buy an e-ticket for your complete journey by public transport in the 9292 app.

Other ways to travel to Maastricht Aachen Airport

Photo: © Rotterdam The Hague Airport

To Rotterdam The Hague Airport by bus and metro

Rotterdam The Hague Airport does not have a train station. You can easily travel to the airport from Rotterdam Centraal and Den Haag Centraal by bus and metro.

From Rotterdam Centraal Station to the airport

You can travel to the airport from Rotterdam Centraal in two ways:

  • Metro and bus – Take metro line E from Rotterdam Centraal towards The Hague. Transfer to bus 33 towards Rotterdam The Hague Airport at the stop ‘Meijersplein’. It will take 30 minutes to arrive at the airport.

  • Bus – Take bus line 33 at Rotterdam Centraal. This bus runs directly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport. It will take 20 minutes to arrive at the airport.

The bus and metro both run 4 times an hour. Want to make sure you transfer at the right stop? Plan your journey in the 9292 journey planner before departure.

From Den Haag Centraal Station to the airport

Travelling from Den Haag Centraal to the airport is also quick and easy.

  • Take metro line E towards Rotterdam/Slinge. Transfer to bus 33 towards Rotterdam The Hague Airport at the stop ‘Meijersplein’. The complete journey takes about 45 minutes.

Are you travelling to the airport by public transport? Buy an e-ticket for your complete journey by public transport in the 9292 app. Then, you do not have to think about checking in and out. Not even if you have to transfer.

Other ways to travel to Rotterdam The Hague Airport

  • Taxi – Take an official taxi, then you can be sure of a safe and reliable ride.

Taking public transport to an airport abroad

Are you flying to your destination from an airport just across the border? For example, from Antwerp Airport, Brussels Airport (Zaventem), Charleroi Airport, Düsseldorf Airport, or Liege Airport? This page will tell you how to get there by public transport from the Netherlands.

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