Eindhoven Airport is small and manageable — good news for families. But since it's primarily a budget airline hub, flights often arrive packed and the terminal gets busy. Here's how to handle it.
The bus with kids
Bus 401 to Eindhoven Station costs 4-5 EUR per adult (kids under 4 free with OV-chipkaart rules). It's a regular city bus — not designed for families with gear. When three Ryanair flights land at once, the bus is standing-room only.
With one child and a carry-on: fine. With a stroller, luggage, and multiple kids: skip it.
Taxi with kids
The taxi rank is right outside. At 25-35 EUR, it's reasonable for a door-to-door ride. But Dutch taxis don't carry child seats. If your kids are big enough to use a regular seatbelt, taxis work. Otherwise, you need a transfer.
Transfer with kids (recommended for young families)
| Family setup | Vehicle | Price to Eindhoven | |---|---|---| | 2 adults + 1 child | Sedan + child seat | 25-38 EUR | | 2 adults + 2 children | Minivan + child seats | 38-55 EUR | | 2 adults + 3+ children | Minivan + child seats | 45-60 EUR |
Advantages:
- Child seats guaranteed when requested at booking
- Minivan for families with strollers and multiple bags
- No waiting — driver is there when you walk out
- Fixed price — Dutch taxi meters are expensive; no surprises
Eindhoven for families
Eindhoven is a tech city (Philips, ASML), but it has some great family spots:
- Efteling — world-class theme park, 45 min drive. Consider a transfer if you're going straight there from the airport
- Philips Museum — interactive, kids love it
- Stadswandelpark — nice city park for running around
- Strijp-S — creative neighborhood with spaces kids enjoy
If you're heading to Efteling
Many families fly into Eindhoven specifically for Efteling. It's about 45 km / 40 minutes by car. A transfer costs about 55-75 EUR — much more comfortable than bus-train-bus with kids and luggage. Taxis would be 70-90 EUR on the meter.
Our advice
For families with young children: book a transfer with child seats. The airport is small, the ride is short, and the cost (25-55 EUR depending on vehicle) is fair. If your kids don't need car seats and you're heading to Eindhoven center, a taxi is also fine. Just don't try the packed budget-flight bus with a stroller — you'll regret it.