Travel & Stay
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.
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.
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
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
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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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.
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.