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.

Buy your train ticket online:

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INTERNATIONAL

Plan your journey
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.

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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.

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DOOR-TO-DOOR JOURNEY PLANNER

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Carpool with colleagues

Are you coming by car anyway? Then bring your colleagues or business partners along. Carpooling has many advantages:

Social: you don't have to drive alone and you meet new people who share the same passion.
Sustainable: better for the climate; fewer cars on the road means less CO2 emissions.
Cheaper: you can share parking and fuel costs.

Do you have a spare seat? Offer your ride via Slinger in the widget on the right. Visitors who are still looking for a ride can sign up here to join you.

Start sharing your ride now!

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Parking

We recommend using public transport due to expected crowds.

Rates
The parking rate for the RAI parking garages is € 6.00 per hour with a maximum of € 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

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RAI Hotel Services

The countdown to Horecava has begun, and we look forward to welcoming you 12 to 15 January 2026 in Amsterdam.
Find & book the perfect hotel in Amsterdam.

FIND & BOOK THE PERFECT HOTEL IN AMSTERDAM

All hotels offered for the Horecava comply to the Health and Safety Regulations stated by the RIVM (National Institute for Public Health and the Environment).

Important: RAI Hotel Service is the only official housing partner for all RAI Exhibitions and most third party exhibitions taking place at RAI 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.

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