Directions
IMPORTANT: from Wednesday June 27, 2018 onwards there is a strike in Dutch public transport. This strike does not affect the trains, but unfortunately there will be no (or less) busses driving to and from Utrecht Central Station. Click here for more information.
General information
- The journey planner on the website 9292 will provide you with the latest travel information, including details of temporary timetable changes (use the terms ‘Schiphol Airport’ and ‘Utrecht Centraal’).
- For all means of public transport you’ll need an OV-chipcard in the Netherlands. Click here for some extra information.
From Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam) to Utrecht Centraal
± 30 minutes by train
Schiphol train station is situated below the airport. You can pick up a free baggage trolley from the platform. There is a direct train connection to Utrecht that runs about four times per hour. When arriving at Schiphol, follow the train signs to get to the station.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased from the yellow ticket machines at the Schiphol train station. Tickets are also available from the ticket offices, which are situated close to the red/white-checked cube at Schiphol Plaza. Staff at the ticket offices will also be able to provide you with train departure information. Costs to Utrecht are around €8,50 (one way ticket without discount). Please note that you cannot buy tickets in the train.
Travelling from Utrecht Centraal to the conference venues
± 5 minutes by bus
By public transport, you can take several busses. Take the exit ‘CS Centrumzijde’ at Utrecht Centraal. From there you can take city busses 28 and 8 to Jankskerkhof. Also busses 52, 74, 77 and 251 go to Janskerkhof.
It is also possible to rent a bike (OV-fiets). There are four rental locations around the station in Utrecht. Click here for more information.