Getting to Netherlands is fairly straight forward whether by plane, train, coach or ship. Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is rated as one of the world's best airports and is a major European transport hub. Flights arrive from all over the world with the UK, USA and mainland Europe particularly well connected. Air France-KLM and its Skyteam partner Delta have a major presence at Schiphol. The airport also has a 'low-cost' terminal pier used by the likes of Easyjet, Jet2 and Flybe. |
Some
travellers arrive at Eindhoven airport in the south of Netherlands using
Ryanair. A few others arrive at airports in Belgium and Germany and travel onwards
to Amsterdam. We also take a close look at getting to Amsterdam by international
train, Eurolines coach, ferry and cruise ship. |
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| Travel Overland (train or coach) or By Sea: | |
For
those considering alternatives to air travel, there are a number of international
rail and bus/coach services which connect Amsterdam to Europe and the UK. There
are also 3 scheduled ferry services from Netherlands to the UK. | |
| International Train Services To / From Amsterdam | |
| Review of all international rail links from the city of Amsterdam. | |
| Amsterdam by Eurolines Coach | |
| Arriving / departing on Eurolines scheduled international coach (bus) services. | |
| Ferry Services from UK to Holland | |
| A look at the 3 ferry services across the North Sea. | |
| Cruise Ships to Amsterdam | |
| Arriving or departing from Passenger Terminal Amsterdam. | |
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| How to Travel from the Airports to Amsterdam City Centre: | |
| Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Central | |
| Getting to central Amsterdam by train, bus, shuttle or taxi. | |
| Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam | |
| How to reach Amsterdam from EIN airport in the south of Netherlands. | |
| Rotterdam Airport to Amsterdam | |
| Bus and train or taxi from Rotterdam. | |
| Airports in Germany and Belgium to Amsterdam | |
| Travelling from Brussels, Charleoi, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf and Weeze. | |
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| Flying: | |
| Flying to Amsterdam from UK / Ireland | |
| Options for airline travel from UK and Ireland to Amsterdam. | |
| Flying to Amsterdam from Europe | |
| Budget airline choices for travel from Europe to Amsterdam. | |
| Major International Air Routes from Amsterdam | |
| Long-haul flight options from Amsterdam including Asia and Australia. | |
| Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Tips | |
| Tips for getting the most from Amsterdam's airport. | |
| CitizenM Amsterdam Airport Hotel Review | |
| Cheap and stylish concept hotel at Schiphol, ideal for early flights and short stays. | |
| UK to Netherlands by Private Jet Charter | |
| For special occasions a day return jet charter can be cost effective. | |
| KLM - Air France Flying Blue Program | |
| An overview of KLM-Air France's frequent flyer program. | |
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| Travel between Amsterdam and Main City Destinations: | |
| Travel to / from Amsterdam and London, UK | |
| Tips on travelling by air, rail, coach and ferry. | |
| Travel between Amsterdam and Paris | |
| Getting to the French capital city from Amsterdam. | |
| Travel between Amsterdam and Brussels | |
| Belgium's capital can be reached within 2 hours. | |
| Travel between Amsterdam and Berlin | |
| How to reach the German capital from Amsterdam. | |
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| How To Get to Amsterdam RAI |
| Travel to the Amsterdam RAI Convention centre plus hotel tips. |
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