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Travel Information: Getting to the conference venue

Congress Centre of Amsterdam Science Park can be easily reached by bicycle, train, and bus. The nearest airport, Amsterdam Schiphol, has frequent train connections to Amsterdam Science Park via Amsterdam Centraal.

Nearest Train Station: Amsterdam Science Park. The Congress Centre is a 5-minute walk away from this train station. There are multiple bus stops around Science Park. Bus 40 runs on this route between stations Amsterdam Amstel and Amsterdam Muiderpoort. For more information about the train and bus timetables, please visit 9292.nl/en/.

Travel Information: Getting to Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a well-connected city with multiple travel options for international and domestic visitors. Below, you'll find information on reaching the city by air, train, bus, and car, along with details on navigating local public transport.

Arriving in Amsterdam

By Air ✈️

Amsterdam is served by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), one of Europe’s major international airports. From Schiphol, you can reach the city center easily:

• Train: Direct trains to Amsterdam Centraal Station run every 10–15 minutes, taking approximately 15–20 minutes.

• Bus: The Amsterdam Airport Express (Bus 397) connects Schiphol to key locations like Leidseplein in about 30 minutes.

• Taxi/Rideshare: Taxis to the city center take 20–30 minutes and cost around €40–€60. Uber is also available.

By Train 🚆

Amsterdam is well connected to European cities via high-speed rail:

• Intercity & Thalys (Eurostar): Direct trains from Paris, Brussels, London, and Cologne arrive at Amsterdam Centraal Station.

• Domestic trains: The Dutch railway system (NS – Nederlandse Spoorwegen) connects Amsterdam with major Dutch cities like Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht.

By Bus 🚌

Several international and domestic bus services operate to Amsterdam:

• FlixBus & BlaBlaCar Bus offer budget-friendly connections from major European cities, arriving at Amsterdam Sloterdijk or Amsterdam Duivendrecht stations.

• Local buses connect these stations to the city center.

By Car 🚗

If driving to Amsterdam:

• The city is accessible via major highways like the A1, A2, A4, and A10 (Ring Road).

• Parking in Amsterdam is expensive; consider using Park & Ride (P+R) locations on the outskirts, with public transport into the center.

Local Public Transport in Amsterdam 🚋🚇🚌

Amsterdam has an extensive public transport network operated by GVB, including trams, buses, metros, and ferries.

• Plan your route: Use Google Maps (gmaps) or 9292.nl for real-time schedules and route planning.

• Payment: In all public transportation, you can check in and out with a Mastercard or Visa contactless credit card and also with Apple Pay and Google Wallet.

Useful Links

🔹 Train schedules & tickets: www.ns.nl/en/
🔹 Public transport planning:www.9292.nl/en/
🔹 Airport transport details: www.schiphol.nl/en/