Holland's old towns tour

Arrival and departure information for the Holland's old towns tour

(Start and end either in Utrecht or Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Travel options to Utrecht

1. By car
   motorway connection:
   Utrecht is centrally located in the Netherlands and is easily accessible via the A2, A12 and A27.
   From Germany:
   - From Düsseldorf: Approx. 1,5 hours drive (via the A3 and A12 in the Netherlands).
   - From Cologne: Approx. 2 hours drive time.
   - There are no toll fees in the Netherlands.

   Parking:
   - Utrecht offers several parking garages and P+R facilities on the outskirts of the city. Cost: approx. 8-15 euros per day.
   - For longer parking periods, we recommend using P+R parking spaces with low rates and public transport into the city.

2. By train
   Utrecht Centraal is the largest train station in the Netherlands and is well connected to the European train network:
   - There are direct connections from German cities such as Düsseldorf, Cologne and Frankfurt (via ICE or IC).
   - Bicycles can be transported on regional and international trains with reservation.
3. By plane
   Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS):
   From the airport there are direct train connections to Utrecht (approx. 30 minutes, costs approx. 10 euros).
4. With the long-distance bus
   Long-distance buses (e.g. FlixBus) travel regularly to Utrecht. The bus stop is centrally located near the central station.

Travel options to Amsterdam

1. By car
   motorway connection:
   Amsterdam is easily accessible via the A1, A2 and A10.
   From Germany:
   - From Düsseldorf: Approx. 2 hours drive time.
   - From Hamburg: Approx. 4 hours drive time.
   
   Parking:
   - Parking garages in the city center cost 20-40 euros per day.
   - P+R facilities on the outskirts of the city with direct connections to public transport are cheaper.
2. By train
   Amsterdam Centraal is well connected to international train connections:
   - Direct ICE connections exist from Germany (Düsseldorf, Cologne, Frankfurt).
   - The journey time is approximately 2-4 hours depending on the departure location.
3. By plane
   Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS):
   - The airport is only 15-20 minutes by train or taxi from the center.
   - Trains to Amsterdam Centraal run every 10 minutes (costs approx. 5-10 euros).
4. With the long-distance bus
   Numerous providers such as FlixBus or BlaBlaBus travel directly to Amsterdam. The stops are usually located near Amsterdam Sloterdijk or Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA.

Departure options from Utrecht and Amsterdam

1. By car
   The journey home is easy via the well-developed Dutch motorway network. Travelers who have arrived by car can pick up their vehicles at the P+R facilities or parking garages.
2. By train
   Utrecht and Amsterdam offer regular train connections abroad, including ICE and IC trains to Germany.
3. By plane
   Amsterdam Schiphol is the central airport for departures and is easily accessible from both cities.
4. With the long-distance bus
   Long-distance buses run regularly from Utrecht and Amsterdam to Germany or other European cities.

Note

All arrival and departure options must be organized and booked independently by the travelers. This information is for guidance only and is not binding. The responsibility for organizing the arrival and departure lies entirely with the customer. Prices and availability can change at any time.