TRAVEL INFORMATION


HOW TO GET TO AMSTERDAM

It is not advisable to bring a private car into the city. It is hard to find a parking space. Moreover there are high rates for paid parking and high penalties for parking violations.

Airport
Approximately fifteen kilometres south-west of Amsterdam is the city's only airport Amsterdam Schiphol. You can reach the city in half an hour by train, taxi or hotel shuttle.
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Train
The main train station in Amsterdam is Amsterdam Centraal. This station has fast Intercity train connections with Germany, Belgium, France, Austria and Switzerland. Amsterdam Centraal is at 10 minutes walking distance from the conference venue.
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TRAVELLING FROM SCHIPHOL AIRPORT TO THE CENTRE OF AMSTERDAM

Train
Schiphol Airport has its own train station. There is a direct connection with Amsterdam Centraal. There are at least four trains an hour (between 06.00 and 01.00). At night there is an hourly service. Journey time: 15-20 minutes. One-way-ticket: € 3.90.
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You can buy your train ticket at the blue Tickets and Service counter of NS (Dutch Railways).
A supplement of € 0.50 for each ticket is payable at the counter, but not if you buy your ticket at the automatic ticket dispenser. The dispenser accepts coins and some credit cards.
N.B. At the airport the ticket dispensers have a special Easy Ticket to Amsterdam button but this only issues first class tickets!

Taxi
The TCA Taxi Centrale Amsterdam is one of the most reliable taxi companies. TCA has special standard prices for passengers from Schiphol Airport and various parts of Amsterdam. Tell the taxi driver when you get in that you want this standard tariff (€ 30.- to 40.-). The taxi rank at Schiphol Airport is just outside the terminal.
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When using another taxi company agree a standard price or check that the meter is on before leaving. Avoid taxi drivers who approach you.

Bus
There is no fast bus service to Amsterdam. Some hotels have a shuttle service operated by Connexxion Schiphol Shuttle.
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LOCAL TRANSPORT

Do not expect that all cyclists, cars, scooters etc. will stop at traffic lights. Watch out for separate cycle paths. These are not safe for pedestrians.

Amsterdam has bus, tram, metro and ferry services.
You can buy individual tickets from the bus driver, the tram conductor or from the ticket dispenser in the metro station.
2 strips (€ 1.60) 60 minutes in one zone
3 strips (€ 2.40) 60 minutes in two zones

If you travel more frequently on public transport you can buy a Strippenkaart (€ 6.90 for 15 strips or € 20.40 for 45 strips).You can buy the Strippenkaart in the Kiosk, or AKO bookstore in the train station, or at the public transport office opposite Amsterdam Centraal or at the automatic ticket dispenser in the metro station. Some tobacconists and kiosks in the city also sell tram/bus cards.

The ferry service from Amsterdam Centraal to North Amsterdam is free of charge.

There is no tram stop at the Conservatorium. There is, however, a Stop/Go Shuttlebus service from 09.00 to 17.30, 7 days a week, every 12 minutes, stopping on request. Route: Muziektheater (Waterlooplein) via Prinsengracht and Central Station to the Conservatorium v.v.
Price: € 1.- or 2 strips for each journey.
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Taxi
The TCA Taxi Centrale Amsterdam is one of the most reliable taxi companies.
More information (T: +31 (0)20 7777777)