Travel & stay in Amsterdam
Book excellent hotels in Amsterdam
Let our selected agent take care of your accommodation during Aquatech Amsterdam and make sure you stay at one of the selected Aquatech Amsterdam hotels.
In due course you can book your room here.
Aquatech Amsterdam Hotel Services is currently negotiating the best rates for your stay during the Aquatech Amsterdam. These rates will be available shortly. In the mean time please send your request by email.
All hotels offered for the Aquatech Amsterdam comply to the Health and Safety Regulations stated by the RIVM (National Institute for Public Health and the Environment).
By train
Station RAI is just 300 metres from the RAI building and has regular connections to Schiphol, Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague and the international rail network. RAI Amsterdam is only a couple of minutes walk from the RAI train station.
More information:
- NS Journey planner »
- Buy your train tickets online »
- For up-to-date information on track work, check NS travel information page
Avoid any queues in front of the ticket machine?
You can now check in and out using your debit card.
If you travel with an OV-Chipkaart, load enough balance on your card in advance, including for the return trip.
Fly to Aquatech Amsterdam with an excl. discount
Air France / KLM offer special fares for your trip to Aquatech Amsterdam!
Your benefits:
Preferential discounts on airfare.
Extended travel flexibility: up to 7 days before and after the event.
Corporate benefits: complimentary name change (subject to booking class), standard seat selection, and priority boarding.
In due course you can book your ticket here.
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Visa
If you require a VISA, please make sure to arrange this as soon as possible. VISA application may take up to 6 weeks.
If you are planning a short visit to the Netherlands and you do not have Dutch nationality, you may need to apply for a visa. Whether or not you need a visa for the Netherlands depends on your nationality and the length of your stay in the Netherlands.
READ MORE ABOUT A VISA FOR THE NETHERLANDS
Apply for a Schengen visa at the Dutch mission (embassy or consulate) in the country where you reside or are entitled to reside. Visa is only provided if the requirements are met. One of the requirements might be to provide a visa invitation letter.
RAI Amsterdam is able to supply this invitation letter. You will need to register as a visitor first. Your confirmation of registration will contain a link to apply for a visa invitation letter.
To request a VISA letter, you must include your company-related email address. Free email accounts like Gmail, Outlook, Hotmail, and Yahoo cannot be supported and will not receive a VISA invitation letter.
Public transport
Metro 52 or tram 4 stops right in front of the RAI and will take you into the heart of Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Central Station
metro 52 direction Zuid (South) - subway station Europaplein
tram 4 - tram stop Europaplein
Amsterdam Amstel station
metro 51 - station Amsterdam RAI
bus 65 direction KNSM eiland - bus stop Scheldeplein
bus 62 direction Lelylaan - bus stop Europaplein
Amsterdam Sloterdijk station
metro 50 direction Gein - station Amsterdam RAI
Amsterdam Duivendrecht station
train direction of Schiphol - station Amsterdam RAI
metro 50 direction Isolatorweg - station Amsterdam RAI
Amsterdam Lelylaan station
bus 62 direction Amstelstation - bus stop Europaplein
Amsterdam Zuid/WTC
metro 52 direction Noord (North) - subway station Europaplein
bus 65 direction KNSM eiland - bus stop Scheldeplein
Avoid any queues in front of the ticket machine?
You can now check in and out using your debit card.
By car
RAI Amsterdam is situated just off Amsterdam's A10 ring motorway (exit 9) and has its own underground car park.
Visitors to public events are advised to use public transport. RAI Amsterdam is only 15 minutes away from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and has its own train station.
During major events signposts along the ring road will direct you to one of the car parks on the edge of Amsterdam, where a shuttle bus will bring you to the RAI.
GPS: Europaplein, 1078 GZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Parking
RAI Amsterdam has lots of parking facilities in and around the building. Visitors to public events are advised to use public transport.
Rates (rate from 6 January 2025)
The parking rate is € 5.50 per hour with a maximum of € 35.00 per day.
Motorcycles park for free in the parking zones for motorcycles outside of the parking garage.
Easy exit
Buy your parking ticket online for € 29.00 per day instead of € 35.00.
More information can be found in the Parking FAQ
Visit bustling Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a bustling European hub with unparalleled amounts of history, culture and activities. With breathtaking canals and exquisite architecture, this city never ceases to amaze. If you enjoy shopping, sightseeing or fine dining be sure to reserve some time to visit Amsterdam.