How to reach NIAS

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GENERAL

NIAS is located approximately 40 km from the centre of Amsterdam, 30 km from Schiphol Airport, 12 km from the Central Station in Leiden, 6 km from the railway station in Voorschoten (no taxis and buses from here), and 13 km from the Central Station in The Hague (see map). The distance from the Institute to the village of Wassenaar (see map) is 2 km. The institute is situated in the residential area "Rijksdorp" (see map).

NIAS can be reached by taxi from the railway stations in Leiden and The Hague, but given the distances involved it is rather expensive. Nevertheless, when travelling to NIAS from the airport (with heavy luggage) the best solution is to take the train to Leiden and a taxi from there.

Here you can find information on the NIAS Campus.

BY Public Transport

From The Hague CS

There is an hourly bus service from the central railway station in The Hague to Haarlem, Line 90. Get off at the stop Van Bronckhorstlaan, Rijksdorp, Wassenaar.

From Leiden CS

From the central railway station in Leiden one can take the half hourly bus service in the direction of The Hague, Line 43. At the stop Van Oldenbarneveltweg cross the street. Change to Line 90 in the direction of Haarlem. Please note that Line 90 is an hourly service. Get off Line 90 at the stop Van Bronckhorstlaan, Rijksdorp, Wassenaar.

For more information and the most up-to-date data consult the journey planner.

BY CAR

From The Hague

Follow the N44 in the direction Amsterdam/Wassenaar, turn left at the sign Wassenaar/Duinrell, continue by following the signs to Duinrell and then to NIAS.

From Leiden

Follow the N206 in the direction Valkenburg/Katwijk; after 2 km at T-crossing turn left and follow signs to Wassenaar/Duinrell and, when close to the Institute the small signs to NIAS.

From Amsterdam

Follow the A44 in the direction Leiden-West/Den Haag-Centrum; turn to the right and follow N206 direction Valkenburg/Katwijk, follow signs to Wassenaar and small signs to NIAS.

BY BIKE

NIAS can be reached quite easily by bike. Bikes can be rented at most main railway stations, e.g. The Hague and Leiden. Use the bicycle paths as much as possible and keep to the right.