PLAN YOUR TRIP : GETTING AROUND
TRAMS & BUSES
TRAINS
BICYCLES
TAXIS
PLAN YOUR TRIP : GETTING AROUND
Amsterdam boasts excellent transport links , fantastic culture , and superb nightlife . In combination with the RAI , one of Europe ’ s leading exhibition and convention venues , it all made for the perfect venue for IBC . Below find out the best ways of getting to Amsterdam and arranging accommodation , getting to the venue and registering , hints and tips on the City of Amsterdam and the best ways of getting around .
TRAMS & BUSES
Tram 4 runs between the RAI ( stop Europe Square ), the center of Amsterdam and Amsterdam Central Station . From Amstel Station you can reach the RAI with metro line 51 and bus 65 . Metro 51 also runs to Amsterdam Central . Metro 50 operates a regular service between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Gein and stops at RAI .
TRAINS
The RAI has its ‘ own ’ station , Amsterdam RAI . This station is a stone ’ s throw from the RAI complex and is easily accessible from all over the country by train . Follow the signs ‘ Amsterdam RAI ’ as you leave the station . For more information consult the NS planner on www . ns . nl / en .
BICYCLES
Inexpensive , good fun and probably the fastest way to travel - Amsterdam is renowned for its abundant cyclists ! Bikes are available for rent at most railway stations or at a bike dealers or rental agencies in town .
TAXIS
IBC ’ s preferred Taxi Company is TCA taxis . A typical taxi journey from the RAI into the city centre should cost around € 20.00 and from Schiphol airport to the RAI it should cost around € 40.00 . You will find the taxi rank at the RAI next to the outside exhibition area .
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