Travel

Air France & KLM

IBC have partnered with Air France and KLM to offer IBC2025 attendees attractive discounts of up to 10%* on a wide range of public airfares on Air France, KLM and their code-shared flights.

Event ID Code: GME50258AF
Valid for travel from 5 September 2025 to 22 September 2025
Tickets can be booked via the Air France or KLM websites by applying the above unique Event ID Code during checkout

Proof of attendance - fare eligibility
At any point of their journey, passengers must be able to justify the usage of the discounted Air France-KLM Global Meetings & Events fares by showing their IBC2025 registration confirmation as proof of attendance.

*Subject to terms & conditions

Eurostar

Please be advised that due to renovation works at Amsterdam Centraal station, there will be a reduced Eurostar train service from London to Amsterdam from June 2024 until early 2025.

Passengers will still be able to take a direct Eurostar train from London St Pancras International to Amsterdam Centraal.

Passengers returning from Amsterdam to London will have to change at Brussels Midi where security and passport checks will take place. Eurostar advises that the time allowed to make this connection will be between 49mins and 1h 48mins.

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Tram, Metro & Bus

If you arrive at Amsterdam Central Station, you can take Metro 52, the underground connection linking the district of Amsterdam North to the Amsterdam Zuid railway station. This line provides the fastest direct connection from Amsterdam Centraal Station to the RAI (alight at Europaplein station). You can also take Tram 4 from Amsterdam Centraal Station and alight at Europaplein.

From Amsterdam Zuid or Amstel Station, you can reach the RAI by Metro 51 (alight at Amsterdam RAI station) or by Bus line 62 (alight at Europaplein) or 65 (alight at Scheldeplein). Metro 50, which runs between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Gein, also stops at the Amsterdam RAI station.

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Train

The Amsterdam RAI railway station is located a stone's throw from the RAI and has regular connections to all parts of the Netherlands, like Schiphol airport, Rotterdam, Utrecht, the Hague and is also linked to the international train network. Simply follow the signs to RAI Amsterdam when you leave the station. You can plan your journey and purchase train tickets by clicking below.

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Bike

Inexpensive, environmentally friendly, fun and most popular way to travel - Amsterdam is renowned for its abundant cyclists! Bikes are available for rent at most railway stations or at a bike dealers or rental agencies in town.

Taxi

TCA taxis are available to and from the RAI and throughout the city of Amsterdam. A typical taxi journey from the RAI into the Amsterdam city centre should cost around €20.00. To arrange a smooth, fixed-priced transfer from Schiphol to your hotel or to the RAI, pre-order your taxi on +31 (0) 207 777777 or via corporate@tcataxi.nl. For more information, please click here.

Download the TCA app to be able to order your taxi 24/7 and benefit from guaranteed fixed fares at the time of booking.

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Parking

There is ample parking at the RAI Amsterdam including 30 electric charging stations.

Visitors can purchase a one day parking ticket from the vending machines. You can also purchase your parking ticket in advance. This way, you are assured a parking space, and, having paid already, can easily enter and exit the parking garage.

Accommodation

IBC work with the RAI Hotel Services, our official housing agent, to offer hotel accommodation for IBC2025 attendees and exhibitors at special event rates, and to ensure you are able to choose from a range of hotels to suit your preferences.

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Getting to Amsterdam