For International Travelers: If you are flying in from abroad, Utrecht is just a short 30-minute train ride from Schiphol International Airport, situated just outside of Amsterdam. Hop on a direct train departing every fifteen minutes, and you will find yourself at Utrecht Central Train Station in approximately 34 minutes. We strongly recommend choosing the train as your mode of transportation, aligning with our commitment to sustainable travel options. The cost of a train ticket from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraal is approximately €10, and it swiftly transports you to the heart of our city within half an hour. Renting a car is not advisable due to the high parking costs within the city.

For European Travelers: Travelers from across Europe can take advantage of the extensive international railway and ferry network, seamlessly connecting Utrecht to major cities such as Brussels, Paris, Berlin, and London. International train services include Thalys, TGV, City Night Line, Intercity Antwerp/Brussels, ICE International, and Eurostar. To encourage train travel to Utrecht, Utrecht University has designed a convenient train zone map, highlighting accessible European destinations by train. We are committed to promoting sustainable travel options, and you can delve deeper into the reasons why train travel makes a significant difference on this page. If train travel is not feasible for you, Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam) and Eindhoven Airport (Eindhoven) are alternative options for your journey.

City Accessibility

Utrecht boasts a major central train station, and both conference venues, La Vie Utrecht and Utrecht Neude Library, are easily reachable within 5-10 minutes from the train station.

We offer convenient parking with direct access to the La Vie parking garage (Q-Park) at Rozenstraat 1, level 14. Enjoy discounted rates, including €15.00 for 5 hours, €25.00 for 9 hours, and €30.00 for 24 hours. Please arrange the discount with the reception of La Vie.