Travel
... to The Hague
The Hague can easily be reached from anywhere in the world. The city is located in one of the most accessible regions of Europe and has an excellent direct connection with two international airports and several train stations. Moreover, The Hague has environmental friendly public transport that makes it easy to find your way.
Rotterdam The Hague Airport
Rotterdam The Hague Airport is a comfortable and easy regional airport, situated at approximately six miles from the city centre. Travel times between the airport and the city are excellent: fifteen minutes by taxi and twenty minutes by public transport (airport shuttle & metro) to Rotterdam Central Station. At the Airport, flights are continually landing from major cities of neighbouring countries. Serving 40 destinations, Rotterdam The Hague Airport has regular flight connections to many major European cities with national and low-cost carriers.
You can reach The Hague by public transport in 45 minutes. By car it will take about 30 minutes.
Schiphol Airport
Schiphol International Airport is the most user friendly airport in the world and the 5th largest of Europe. It has already repeatedly earned the accolade of being the world’s favourite airport. Schiphol is a major international hub and the gateway to Europe.
You can reach The Hague by train within 30 minutes. If you take a car you reach the city within 35 minutes. At the airport you can take a taxi at the official taxi stand.
... in The Hague
The Hague offers many types of transportation. From the most used type of transport, the bike, to fancier options such as the metro.
30
bus and tram lines
There are over 30 bus and tram lines to quickly take you anywhere you want to go. The Netherlands has committed to 100% emission-free buses by 2025, therefore many buses are electric.
Congress card
for all trams and buses
The local public transportation company, HTM, offers a Congress Card allowing delegates to ride on all trams and buses in The Hague area during the congress period.
Wheelchair
accessible
Nearly all trains, buses and trams in The Hague are adapted for independent wheelchair travel. Assistance for visually or hearing impaired or people who are less mobile is available on request.
Scooters
electric and cheap
A popular way of transporting is through the use of electric scooters. A cheap and easy way to travel to the beach, venue or hotel.
Tripkey
pay-as-you-go
The Tripkey is a “pay-as-you-go” public transport card giving access to the entire public transport system in the Netherlands, including the OV-fiets – the public transport bicycle.
... to World Forum
The Hague Central Station (CS)
From The Hague Central Station (CS) take tram no. 16 to World Forum. You get off at the Statenplein stop (8 minutes’ walk).
The Hague Hollands Spoor (HS)
From The Hague Hollands Spoor (HS) take tram no. 1 (direction Scheveningen Noord and get off at the World Forum (noord) stop. The walk is roughly 5 minutes to World Forum.
Planning your journey
You can plan your public transport journey ahead using the following websites:
Train connections
All public transport (incl. train connections)
For directions by car and more information about parking, visit the World Forum website .