Metro
The nearest metro stations are Station NS RAI or Station Zuid (lines 50 or 51). From here, signs will guide you to RAI Amsterdam. For up-to-date travel information, visit
www.gvb.nl.
Tram and bus
Updates on changes to local tram and bus services on Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be posted online at
www.9292.nl and
www.gvb.nl.
Train
Make sure to check the
NS Reisplanner for actual depart- and arrival times. On weekends, work is regularly done on the train track. The work on the train track can be viewed on the
NS Reisplanner 10 days before the travel date. Check your trip again shortly before departure for the most up-to-date advice.
RAI has its own station, Amsterdam RAI. This station is just a stone’s throw away, only a 3-minute walk, and is easily accessible by train from across the country.
From Amsterdam Centraal station, you can take metro line 52, the new metro from Amsterdam North to Amsterdam Zuid station. This fast connection takes you from Amsterdam Centraal to RAI in just 6 minutes, with a stop at Europaplein. You can also take tram 4 and get off at Europaplein stop.
From Amstel station, you can reach us by metro line 51 (get off at Amsterdam RAI station) or by bus 62 (get off at Europaplein).
Metro line 50 runs between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Gein, stopping at Amsterdam RAI station.
Do not forget to bring your OV chip card with you with sufficient credit. Don't have an OV chip card yet? You can purchase a personal OV-chipkaart via
NS.nl/ovchipkaart or buy an anonymous OV-chipkaart at the station. Avoid long waiting times at the ticket machine by charging your balance on time.
Tip! You can also buy your ticket online in advance, so you don't have to queue on the day itself. You can do this in the NS ticket shop. This prevents long queues at the machines.
Bike
Are you coming to the Marathon Expo by bike? You can park it in the bike storage at Station RAI.
Car
Planning to drive to Amsterdam? On Thursday, Friday and Saturday you can park at:
- RAI Parking Europaplein 24, 1078 GZ Amsterdam (take the metro at Europaplein or RAI or walk 25 minutes to the Expo);
- P ArenA Burgemeester Stramanweg 130, 1101 EP Amsterdam (take the metro at ArenA station);
- P Station Noord Nieuwe Leeuwarderweg 25, 1022 Amsterdam-Noord (take the metro at Noord station).
OVpay: easily check in and out with your debit card
Traveling on public transport and paying for your ride has never been easier. Simply check in and out with your debit card, credit card or mobile phone. Buying a ticket in advance is no longer necessary. The cost of your public transport ride is debited from your account at the end of the day.
Read all about OVpay.
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