City in North Brabant, Netherlands
Getting around Eindhoven
How to get around Eindhoven
Bikes and buses do most of the work; the station is central. The airport is 20 minutes away by bus, and trains reach Utrecht and Amsterdam in 1–1.5 hours.
Ways to get around Eindhoven
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| City and regional buses | From about 1 EUR plus per km with OVpay | Tap in and out; bus lines cover Strijp-S and High Tech Campus |
| Bicycle rental | About 12–18 EUR a day | Flat city with a dense cycle network |
| NS trains | Varies | Direct to Utrecht, Amsterdam, Maastricht and Den Bosch |
Ride-hailing apps in Eindhoven
A 5 km ride costs about €12–20 ($14–23).
- Taxis are metered and pricey; Uber and Bolt are cheaper. Buses run until about midnight.
Arriving in Eindhoven
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
Bus 400 to Eindhoven Centraal about 20 min, around 4 EUR; Uber or Bolt about 15–25 EUR.
Schiphol (AMS)
Direct train to Eindhoven Centraal about 1 h 15 min, 20–25 EUR.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid for visitors; an IDP is advised with non-EU licences, especially in non-Latin scripts.
- Onward travel in Netherlands: Trains run every 10–30 minutes between cities; nowhere is more than about three hours away. Tap in and out with a contactless bank card (OVpay) on all public transport.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Eindhoven?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Bolt.
What's the best way to get around Eindhoven?
Bikes and buses do most of the work; the station is central. The airport is 20 minutes away by bus, and trains reach Utrecht and Amsterdam in 1–1.5 hours.
How do I get from the airport to Eindhoven?
Bus 400 to Eindhoven Centraal about 20 min, around 4 EUR; Uber or Bolt about 15–25 EUR.
Is Eindhoven walkable?
Walkable center.
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