From Schiphol Airport (AMS):
• Take a direct train to Utrecht Central Station (every 15 minutes, approx. 35 minutes travel time).
• From Utrecht Central, take a bus to KNMI (e.g. bus line 350, 73 or 74), or use a taxi or rental bike (OV-bikes require a OV-chipcard with subscription).
From the bus stop (“De Bilt, KNMI”), you can reach the office in 5-10 minutes by foot. Navigate to the main entrance.
Public Transport in the Netherlands:
• All trains, buses, trams, and metro systems can be accessed using either an OV-chipkaart or a contactless debit/credit card.
• Simply tap your card on check-in and check-out points at stations or on board the bus. See details in this article.
• For travel planning, we recommend the English-language route planner at https://9292.nl/en.
Travel by car
Free parking is available at KNMI, including charging stations for electric vehicles.
Upon arrival
Upon arrival, please check in at the KNMI reception desk. Please make sure that you bring a valid identity document for the registration.
Hotel recommendations
We recommend booking accommodation in Utrecht city center, which offers excellent public transport connections to De Bilt, along with a vibrant selection of restaurants, cafés, and cultural activities. For those preferring to stay closer to KNMI, convenient nearby options include:
• Hotel Van der Valk De Bilt-Utrecht (1.4 km walking distance to KNMI)
• Hotel Mitland Utrecht (short bus or taxi ride from KNMI)
