# Eindhoven Airport Transfer Guide (EIN) Practical guide to getting from Eindhoven Airport to the city. Real pricing, honest transport advice. **Airport:** EIN **City:** Eindhoven **Country:** Netherlands **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/ein **Last updated:** 2026-03-26 --- ## Main Guide ### Quick answer Eindhoven Airport (EIN) is just **8km from the city center**, about **15 minutes by car**. The airport bus (401/400) takes you to Eindhoven Station in about **25 minutes** for **4-5 EUR**. A taxi costs **25-35 EUR** and a private transfer about **25-40 EUR**. Eindhoven is a budget airline hub (Ryanair, Transavia, Wizz Air), so many travelers are watching their budget — the bus works great for most people. 👉 AirportTransferPortal offers fixed-price transfers on this route, which removes uncertainty on arrival. --- ### What actually happens after landing Eindhoven Airport is a small, single-terminal airport. After baggage claim, you walk through a compact arrivals hall and exit directly outside. Everything is within a 2-minute walk: bus stop, taxi rank, pickup area. The airport handles a lot of low-cost traffic, so it can feel crowded when several Ryanair flights land close together. But it's still small enough to navigate in minutes. There's a small shop and café inside, plus ATMs. Don't expect the facilities of Schiphol — this is a no-frills airport. --- ### Transport options explained honestly **Airport Bus 401 (Bravo direct)** — The standard choice. Direct bus to Eindhoven Station (Centraal Station). Costs about **4-5 EUR**, runs every 10-15 minutes during the day. Takes about 25 minutes including stops. Buy a ticket with your OV-chipkaart, contactless bank card, or from the driver (slightly more expensive). **Bus 400** — Similar route, slightly different stops. Also goes to Eindhoven Station. **Taxi** — Available at the rank outside arrivals. Expect **25-35 EUR** to the city center. Dutch taxis are metered and regulated. Not cheap, but fair. **Private Transfer** — Pre-booked at **25-40 EUR** to Eindhoven center. Makes sense for groups and families. Also useful if you're heading somewhere other than central Eindhoven. **Rental Car** — Available at the airport. Eindhoven is easy to drive in and park (by Dutch standards). Useful if you're visiting the Brainport tech region. **Many people use Eindhoven as a gateway to Amsterdam** — that's a 1.5-hour drive or 1.5-hour train ride. If that's you, take the bus to Eindhoven Station and catch a train. A direct transfer to Amsterdam costs 150-200 EUR. --- ### Realistic pricing expectations | Destination | Distance | Taxi estimate | Transfer estimate | |---|---|---|---| | Eindhoven Centraal Station | 8 km | 25-32 EUR | 25-35 EUR | | Eindhoven city center | 8 km | 25-35 EUR | 25-38 EUR | | High Tech Campus | 6 km | 20-28 EUR | 22-32 EUR | | Veldhoven | 10 km | 28-38 EUR | 30-40 EUR | | Tilburg | 35 km | 60-80 EUR | 55-70 EUR | | 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) | 35 km | 60-80 EUR | 55-70 EUR | | Amsterdam (Centraal) | 130 km | 200-250 EUR | 150-200 EUR | *Bus 401 to Eindhoven Station: ~4-5 EUR.* --- ### Late night arrivals Eindhoven Airport has a curfew — most flights land before 11 PM. The last buses run until about midnight. After that, you need a taxi or pre-booked transfer. The taxi rank usually has cars for the last flights of the evening. If you're on a very late Ryanair flight (delays happen), make sure you have a backup plan — either a pre-booked transfer or the taxi company's number. --- ### Families and luggage The airport bus is fine for light luggage but gets crowded when multiple budget flights land. With kids and suitcases, it's manageable but not comfortable. For families, a taxi or transfer at 25-40 EUR is a sensible spend. Request a minivan for larger families (35-55 EUR). Child seats should be requested in advance with a transfer — Dutch taxis don't carry them. --- ### Where you meet the driver **Bus 401/400:** Bus stop right outside the terminal exit, clearly marked. Can't miss it. **Taxi:** Rank directly outside arrivals. **Transfer:** Drivers wait outside the arrivals exit or in the small pickup zone. With such a small airport, finding each other is never an issue. --- ### Decision helper **Take the bus if:** You're heading to Eindhoven city center or station, traveling light, and watching your budget. At 4-5 EUR, it's an easy choice. **Take a taxi if:** You have luggage, it's late, or you're going somewhere specific in the Eindhoven area. **Book a transfer if:** You're a family, need child seats, heading to Tilburg/Den Bosch/Amsterdam, or want fixed pricing. **Take the train from Eindhoven Station if:** You're heading to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, or elsewhere in the Netherlands — Eindhoven is well-connected by rail. 👉 This is the lowest-friction option after a long flight. --- ### Summary --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: How do I get from Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam?** Take **bus 401 to Eindhoven Station** (25 min, ~5 EUR), then a **direct train to Amsterdam Centraal** (1h 20min, ~22 EUR). Total: about 2 hours and 27 EUR. A direct transfer costs 150-200 EUR. **Q: Can I use a contactless bank card on the Eindhoven airport bus?** Yes. You can tap your **contactless debit or credit card** on the bus reader. You can also use an OV-chipkaart or buy a ticket from the driver (cash, slightly more expensive). **Q: How far is Eindhoven Airport from the city?** Just **8 km**, about **15 minutes by car** or 25 minutes by bus. **Q: Is Eindhoven Airport a Ryanair hub?** Yes. Ryanair, Transavia, and Wizz Air all operate heavily from EIN. It's the Netherlands' second-busiest airport for passengers, mostly budget carriers. --- ## Additional Guides ### Arriving late at Eindhoven Airport: your options **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/ein/late-night Eindhoven Airport has a noise curfew, so most flights land before 11 PM. But delays happen, especially with budget carriers. Here's what's available when you arrive late. ## Transport availability at night | Transport | Last service | Resumes | |---|---|---| | Bus 401 to Eindhoven Station | ~23:30 | ~06:00 | | Taxis | Available for evening flights | Rank may empty late | | Pre-booked transfers | 24/7 | Always available | | Uber/Bolt | Available but limited late | Longer wait times | ## The curfew factor Eindhoven Airport officially closes at **23:00** for departures and arrivals are limited after that. In practice, delayed flights can land until about midnight. The airport doesn't have 24-hour operations like Schiphol. This means late-night arrivals at EIN are the exception, not the norm. When they happen, transport options are limited. ## Catching the last bus Bus 401's last departure is around 23:30. If your flight was scheduled for 22:00 and lands on time, you can catch the bus after collecting your luggage. If it's significantly delayed, you'll miss it. ## Taxis at night Taxis usually wait for the evening's last flights. But once those flights have landed and passengers have gone, the rank empties. If your flight is delayed past the normal schedule, you might not find a taxi waiting. **Use the Uber or Bolt app** — even at 11 PM, you should be able to get a ride within 10-15 minutes. Prices might be slightly higher (1.2-1.5x surge during busy periods). ## Pre-booked transfer (recommended for late arrivals) At a small airport with limited late-night transport, a pre-booked transfer is smart insurance: - Driver **monitors your flight** — if delayed, they adjust - **Guaranteed car** regardless of when you land - Fixed price: **25-40 EUR** to Eindhoven center - No fumbling with apps or searching for taxis at a quiet airport Most transfer companies don't add a night surcharge for EIN evening flights since they're still before midnight. ## What if you're stranded? If you somehow end up at the airport with no transport: 1. **Uber/Bolt app** — should still work, wait 10-15 minutes 2. **Call a taxi company** — Eindhoven has several 24/7 taxi dispatchers 3. **Hotels near the airport** — Holiday Inn Eindhoven Airport is walking distance ## Safety The airport area is safe — it's in a quiet suburban/industrial zone. The terminal closes after the last flight, so don't expect to hang around inside if you're waiting. ## Our recommendation If your evening flight is on time, the bus or taxi rank should work fine. If you know your flight tends to be delayed (Ryanair evening slots from certain airports have a reputation), **pre-book a transfer.** It costs the same as a taxi but removes all the uncertainty. --- ### Eindhoven Airport: Taxi or private transfer? **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/ein/taxi-vs-transfer Dutch taxis are expensive, which makes this comparison a bit different from other countries. Here's the honest breakdown. ## Price comparison | Destination | Taxi | Transfer | |---|---|---| | Eindhoven center | 25-35 EUR | 25-38 EUR | | High Tech Campus | 20-28 EUR | 22-32 EUR | | Veldhoven | 28-38 EUR | 30-40 EUR | | Tilburg | 60-80 EUR | 55-70 EUR | | Den Bosch | 60-80 EUR | 55-70 EUR | | Amsterdam | 200-250 EUR | 150-200 EUR | For short rides to Eindhoven center, they're almost **identical in price**. For longer distances, transfers are often **cheaper** because of fixed pricing vs. the high Dutch per-km meter rate. ## When the taxi wins - **Quick hop to the city** — walk out, get in, go. At 25-35 EUR, it's not worth pre-booking for most solo travelers - **Spontaneous plans** — no need to commit in advance - **Very short rides** — to hotels near the airport or High Tech Campus ## When the transfer wins - **Going beyond Eindhoven** — for Tilburg, Den Bosch, Maastricht, or Amsterdam, the fixed price beats the meter - **Groups** — a minivan for 4-6 at 38-55 EUR is much better than a taxi that charges 2.40 EUR/km per trip - **Families** — child seats available on request - **Budget Ryanair travelers** — if you flew budget, a fixed-price transfer lets you control costs - **Late arrivals** — guaranteed car at a small airport ## The real question: do you even need a car? Bus 401 costs **4-5 EUR** and takes 25 minutes to Eindhoven Station. For the 8 km trip, the bus is perfectly adequate for most travelers. You'd choose a taxi or transfer when: - You have heavy luggage - You're going to a specific address not near the station - You're traveling with children - It's late at night - You're heading to another city and want door-to-door service ## Ride-hailing apps **Uber** works in Eindhoven and prices are typically slightly cheaper than regular taxis. Worth checking the app for a quote. **Bolt** also operates here. ## Our honest take For Eindhoven city: the **bus is king** at 5 EUR. If you need a car, a transfer has a slight edge over taxis because Dutch taxi meters run fast and the fixed price removes surprises. For trips beyond Eindhoven, **always pre-book** — the savings compound with distance. --- ### Eindhoven Airport with kids: keeping it simple **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/ein/family-and-kids 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. --- ### How much does it cost to get from Eindhoven Airport to the city? **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/ein/cost-to-city Eindhoven Airport is just **8 km** from the city. The Netherlands uses the Euro, so no currency confusion. Here's what everything costs. ## The budget option: Airport bus 401 Bus 401 runs directly to Eindhoven Station. Cost: **about 4-5 EUR** per person. Tap your contactless bank card or OV-chipkaart. Runs every 10-15 minutes, takes about 25 minutes. For two people: 8-10 EUR. Still the cheapest door-to-station option. Buying from the driver with cash costs a bit more — about 5-6 EUR. Use a card if you can. ## Taxi pricing Dutch taxis are not cheap — the Netherlands has some of the highest taxi fares in Europe. For a short 8 km ride: | Destination | Taxi fare | |---|---| | Eindhoven Centraal | 25-32 EUR | | Eindhoven city center (Stratumseind area) | 25-35 EUR | | High Tech Campus | 20-28 EUR | | Strijp-S | 22-30 EUR | | Veldhoven | 28-38 EUR | Dutch taxis start the meter at about **3 EUR** and charge around **2.40 EUR per km** plus waiting time. Tips aren't expected but rounding up is common. ## Private transfer pricing | Vehicle | Capacity | Price to Eindhoven center | |---|---|---| | Sedan | 1-3 passengers | 25-38 EUR | | Minivan | 4-6 passengers | 38-55 EUR | | Business sedan | 1-3 passengers | 40-55 EUR | ## Going further: costs to other cities Many budget travelers use Eindhoven as a cheap entry point to the Netherlands. Here's what it costs to get elsewhere: | Destination | Bus + Train | Taxi | Transfer | |---|---|---|---| | Tilburg | 5 + 9 = ~14 EUR | 60-80 EUR | 55-70 EUR | | Den Bosch | 5 + 9 = ~14 EUR | 60-80 EUR | 55-70 EUR | | Utrecht | 5 + 20 = ~25 EUR | 120-160 EUR | 110-140 EUR | | Amsterdam | 5 + 22 = ~27 EUR | 200-250 EUR | 150-200 EUR | | Maastricht | 5 + 22 = ~27 EUR | 120-150 EUR | 100-130 EUR | *Bus + Train = bus 401 to Eindhoven Station + NS train. Always the cheapest long-distance option.* ## The math: when does a transfer save money? | Group size | Bus 401 to EIN Station | Taxi | Transfer | |---|---|---|---| | 1 person | 5 EUR | 25-32 EUR | 25-38 EUR | | 2 people | 10 EUR | 25-32 EUR | 25-38 EUR | | 3 people | 15 EUR | 25-35 EUR | 25-38 EUR | | 4 people | 20 EUR | 30-40 EUR* | 38-55 EUR (minivan) | *Four people with luggage may need a van taxi, which costs more. The bus remains cheapest for all group sizes to the station. But for door-to-hotel service with 3+ people, a transfer starts being reasonable value. ## Bottom line The bus is hard to beat at 5 EUR. Dutch taxis are expensive for what you get, so if you want a car, a pre-booked transfer at a fixed price is often the smarter choice. If you're heading to Amsterdam, the bus + train combo at ~27 EUR is significantly cheaper than a 150+ EUR transfer. --- ## Check before you land 👉 This route is actively served by AirportTransferPortal with fixed-price booking available before arrival. Check real vehicles and prices before your flight. Booking takes a few minutes and ensures someone is waiting when you arrive. --- ## Operational Note This guide reflects real operational conditions, pricing ranges, and traveler experience at Eindhoven (EIN). 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