The Efteling Park is located in the Dutch town of Kaatsheuvel.
Efteling is easily accessible by public transportation anywhere in the Netherlands or Belgium.
You can catch a train to Tilburg or S-Hertogenbosch station if you travel by train.
International trains run on a regular basis from Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris to Tilburg and’s-Hertogenbosch.
Learn how to get to Efteling Park by public transportation before your visit.
Using Public Transportation
By Train
You can take the train from anywhere in the country to ‘s-Hertogenbosch station.
It will take you around 55 minutes to get to Efteling Theme Park from this station.
By Bus
Buses run frequently from various parts of the city to Efteling.
You can take any bus route 136, 300, 301, or 800 to the Efteling Bus Stop.
From here, you reach your destination in a minute.
By Ferry
If you choose to use the DFDS ferry, you must go from Amsterdam Central to Efteling.
A DFDS bus will transport you from the ferry to the center of Amsterdam, where you must enter the Central Station.
From here, go to Tilburg and then take a bus from Tilburg to Efteling, or travel from s-Hertogenbosch to Efteling.
It is about a one-hour drive from the harbor to Efteling if you take the P&O ferry from Hull.
By Car
Continue on the A2 in the direction of Utrecht. Take the E25 to’s-Hertogenbosch.
Exit at Waalwijk (A59), then at Kaatsheuvel (N261). Follow the ‘Efteling’ signs.
Driving to Efteling is the most convenient option and the traveling time from Amsterdam takes around 75 minutes.
Parking near Efteling
Efteling has plenty of parking. There is a large parking area in front of the main entrance.
A single-day pass costs €13. Electric vehicle charging facilities are available (for a cost).
Electric vehicle charging facilities are available (for a cost). Please remember to bring your own charging wire!
In Efteling, you can also park a caravan or camper.
Please keep in mind that this is only permitted for the duration of your visit; camping is not allowed in the parking lot.
There are various campsites nearby if you arrive by caravan or motorhome.
Guests staying at the Efteling Hotel, Efteling Bosrijk, or Efteling Loonsche Land can park for free at the respective central car parks.
Public transportation from the Netherlands
Find out the ways to reach efteling from various parts of Netherlands.
From Amsterdam Schiphol-Utrecht-Zwolle-Nijmegen-Almere:
Take a train to’s-Hertogenbosch.
The Efteling bus stop is served by bus lines 300, 301, 136, and 800. The theme park is a 1-minute walk away.
From The Hague-Rotterdam-Dordrecht-Vlissingen-Roosendaal- Breda
Board the train bound for Tilburg. The Efteling bus stop is served by bus lines 300, 301, 136, and 800.
From Venlo to Maastricht
Alternatively, take the train to’s-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) or Tilburg.
Bus lines connect to Efteling from here (300, 301, 136, 800, and 801).
Take the bus to the Efteling bus stop.
The Efteling Theme Park is approximately 100 kilometers from Amsterdam and would make an excellent day excursion.
You can book a day trip to Efteling from Amsterdam, ensuring a fulfilling trip.
Transportation From Belgium
Efteling is easily accessible by public transportation anywhere in Belgium.
From Antwerp to Brussels
From Brussels and Antwerp, the International train travels directly to Breda.
Tickets for the International train are available through SNCB International (Belgian Railways) or NS (Dutch Railways).
From Breda, take the train to Tilburg.
From there, you can take bus lines 300, 301, 136, and 801 that link to Efteling.
On Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the Flixbus (bus line 811) runs directly from Brussels and Antwerp to Efteling.
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