Travel & Stay
How to get to Horecava as quickly and easily as possible?
You have decided to come to Horecava 2026, but now you are wondering: how can I get to Horecava as quickly and easily as possible? It gets very busy around RAI Amsterdam during Horecava. That is why we strongly recommend that you come by public transport. RAI Amsterdam is very easy to reach by train, bus, metro, and tram. You will arrive quickly, avoid traffic jams and won't have to worry about parking.
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.
Plan your journey in advance:
- NS Journey planner »
- Buy your train tickets online »
- For up-to-date information on track work, check NS travel information page
Simply check in and out with your debit or credit card or mobile.
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
Simply check in and out with your debit or credit card or mobile.
Carpooling with Colleagues
Are you driving to the event? Bring your colleagues or business partners along! Carpooling has many benefits:
- Social: You don’t have to drive alone and can meet new people who share the same passion.
- Sustainable: Better for the environment; fewer cars on the road mean lower CO2 emissions.
- Cost-effective: You can share parking and fuel costs.
Parking
We recommend using public transport due to expected crowds.
Rates
The parking rate for the RAI parking garages is € 5.50 (as of January 1, 2026: € 6.00) per hour with a maximum of € 35.00 (as of January 1, 2026: € 36.00) per day.
Motorcycles park for free in the parking zones for motorcycles outside of the parking garage.
More information can be found in the Parking FAQ
RAI Hotel Services
The countdown to Horecava has begun, and we look forward to welcoming you 12 to 15 January 2026 in Amsterdam.
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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.