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
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 directly to Enschede. 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.
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
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.
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
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).
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.
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.