Metro
The nearest metro stations are Station NS RAI or Station Zuid (lines 50 or 51). From here, signs will guide you to RAI Amsterdam. For up-to-date travel information, visit
www.gvb.nl.
Order your GVB ticket here with a discount using the code:
MARATHON2025
Tram and bus
Updates on changes to local tram and bus services on Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be posted online at
www.9292.nl and
www.gvb.nl.
Train
Check the
NS Travel Planner for accurate departure and arrival times. RAI has its own station, Amsterdam RAI. This station is just a 3-minute walk, and is easily accessible by train from across the country.
Rail service restrictions Haarlem – Amsterdam Sloterdijk
From 16 to 23 October, ProRail will carry out track work. As a result, no trains will run between Haarlem and Amsterdam Sloterdijk from Thursday 16 October, 7.00 hours, until Thursday 23 October, 11.00 hours. NS will operate replacement buses; please allow extra travel time.
OVpay: easily check in and out with your debit card
Traveling on public transport and paying for your ride has never been easier. Simply check in and out with your debit card, credit card or mobile phone. Buying a ticket in advance is no longer necessary. The cost of your public transport ride is debited from your account at the end of the day.
Read all about OVpay.
Bike
Are you coming to the Marathon Expo by bike? You can park it in the bike storage at Station RAI.
Car
Travelling to Amsterdam by car? Parking is available at the locations listed below on Sunday.
Attention! From Friday, October 17 at 10.00 hours until Monday, October 20 at 5.00 hours, roadworks will take place on the A10 South Ring in Amsterdam. Please allow extra travel time and follow the detour routes.
- RAI Parking Europaplein 24, 1078 GZ Amsterdam (take the metro at Europaplein or RAI or walk 25 minutes to the Expo); Buy your parking ticket here (available from Thursday till Sunday);
- P ArenA Burgemeester Stramanweg 130, 1101 EP Amsterdam (take the metro at ArenA station);
- P Station Noord Nieuwe Leeuwarderweg 25, 1022 Amsterdam-Noord (take the metro at Noord station).
Carpooling
If you decide to come by car, try to share the ride with others as much as possible. It’s better for the environment, more fun, and even cheaper if you split the costs.
With the Slinger widget on our website, you can arrange a shared ride with fellow participants or supporters in just a few clicks. It saves money, reduces CO₂ emissions, and gives you an energetic start to the day—before you even cross the starting line.