Getting here

Enschede train station is connected to both the Dutch and the Germany train network and is 2 hours by direct train from Schiphol airport. Full details are below.

From Within the Netherlands

1. By Train:

   • Enschede is well-connected by train. Check the Dutch Railways (NS) website or app for schedules: ns.nl.

   • Major train routes to Enschede:

     • From Amsterdam: Take an Intercity train to Enschede with a change in Amersfoort. The journey takes about 2 hours.

     • From Utrecht: Direct Intercity trains are available, taking about 1.5 hours.

     • From Rotterdam: Travel via Utrecht or Amersfoort to connect to Enschede. Journey time is around 2.5–3 hours.

2. By Car:

   • From Amsterdam: Drive via the A1 and A35 motorways. The journey is approximately 160 km (100 miles) and takes around 2 hours.

   • From Utrecht: Take the A1 and A35 motorways, a journey of about 1.5 hours.

From Germany or a place on DB train network

1. By Train:

   • From Münster: Take a regional train (RB 64, Euregio-Bahn) to Enschede. The journey is about 1.5 hours. https://www.deutschebahn.com/de

   • From Dortmund: Travel via Münster to connect to the RB 64, with a total journey time of about 2.5 hours.

2. By Car:

   • From Münster: Take the A1 and B54 motorways, driving 80 km (50 miles) in about 1 hour.

   • From Dortmund: Use the A1 and A31 motorways, driving about 130 km (80 miles) in 1.5 hours.

From Other Countries

1. By Plane:

   • Fly to a nearby airport:

     • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is the most convenient for international travellers.

     • Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) is another ok option, especially from Germany. Train connection is worse but closer in distance.

   • From Schiphol: Take a direct train to Enschede (2 hours).

   • From Düsseldorf: Take a train to Enschede via Münster (3–4 hours).

2. By Train:

   • From Belgium: Travel via Amsterdam or Utrecht to Enschede.

   • From Paris: Take a Thalys or Eurostar train to Amsterdam, then connect to Enschede.

3. By Bus:

   • Long-distance bus services like FlixBus often have routes to Enschede. Check their schedules online.

Local Transport in Enschede

• Public Transport: Enschede has an efficient bus network. Use the OV-chipkaart or contactless payment cards for convenience.

• Cycling: Enschede is bike-friendly, and you can rent a bike at the station or local shops.