Car
The Dutch road network is extensive and well-maintained - and as the country is fairly small, nothing is really far away.
Bear in mind
The speed limit on motorways is 100km/h during the day and if you need to use your mobile phone, it has to be hands-free. You're advised to have an emergency triangle and safety vest in your car and it's useful to also have a spare set of lights, a life hammer, a first aid kit and a torch. And don't forget an emergency charging cable for your mobile phone!
If you don't have your own car, but really need one for a trip, you can of course rent a car (provided you have a driver's licence!). The Netherlands also has various car share systems in place, such as Greenwheels (which you can also link to your public transport travel card. See Greenwheels share car l A car when you need one | NS for more information.
Schiphol Airport
If you arrive at Schiphol airport, you can take a train or taxi to the different student cities. Train tickets costs around €30 from Schiphol to, for instance, Meppel, Assen, Emmen, Groningen or Leeuwarden. Check the travel planners above to prepare your journey.
You can book a taxi in advance through https://schipholtraveltaxi.nl/en/. When you arrive at Schiphol airport you will need to go to the STA desk (see map below) with your voucher. We strongly advise you book your taxi in advance. If you would rather grab a taxi upon arrival, simply follow the signs to the official taxi stands. Please do not trust taxi drivers wearing yellow jackets or any other persons that offer you a taxi outside the official taxi waiting area as they are not reliable.
The costs for a pre-booked taxi, for instance, from Schiphol to Leeuwarden is around €150. A regular taxi transfer can be €300 or more.
Eindhoven or Maastricht Airport
If you arrive at one of the other airports in the Netherlands, you can plan your domestic travel using the public transport planner:
International Airport
If you arrive at one of the airports in one of our neighbouring countries, you can use the international train planner to plan your trip to the Netherlands: