# Eindhoven Airport Transfer Guide (EIN) 本文件提供中文说明与当前英文指南原文。详细机场内容为英文，并非经过核实的完整中文翻译；请以实时预订流程确认价格、可用性及服务条款。 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:** 2026-07-28 Prices and transport schedules in this editorial guide are indicative. Confirm current public transport fares with the operator. Current transfer prices, availability and terms are shown in the live booking flow. ## Main Guide ### Quick answer Eindhoven Airport (EIN) is just **8km from the city center**, about **15 minutes by car**. The airport bus (400/401) takes you to Eindhoven Station in about **25 minutes**; the operator's Eindhoven Airport ticket costs **5.15 EUR** one way. A taxi from the rank is metered against the national maximum tariff, which caps the 8 km run at roughly **37 EUR** before waiting time, and a private transfer runs 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. ### 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 400/401 (Bravo/Hermes)** — The standard choice. Direct bus to Eindhoven Station (Centraal Station). Hermes, the operator, sells an **Eindhoven Airport ticket at 5.15 EUR** one way, valid on lines 20, 400 and 401. Runs several times an hour. Takes about 25 minutes including stops. You can also tap a contactless bank card or OV-chipkaart, in which case Dutch buses charge by distance rather than a flat fare. Check hermes.nl for the current price. **Bus 400** — Similar route, slightly different stops. Also goes to Eindhoven Station. **Taxi** — Available at the rank outside arrivals. The Netherlands caps hail-and-rank taxi fares by law. For a car carrying up to four people the 2026 maximum is **4.31 EUR to start, plus 3.17 EUR per kilometre and 0.52 EUR per minute** (Dutch government maximum tariff, in force since 1 January 2026). For a van carrying 5-8 the maximum is 8.77 EUR to start, plus 4.00 EUR per km and 0.59 EUR per minute. Those are ceilings, not fixed prices — a driver may charge less, but not more. On those numbers the 8 km, roughly 15-minute run into the centre works out at **about 37 EUR at the ceiling**, before any extra waiting time in traffic. The maximum is revised each January, so check the current one before you travel. **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; check ns.nl for the current rail fare. A direct transfer to Amsterdam costs 150-200 EUR. ### Realistic pricing expectations | Destination | Distance | Taxi (maximum tariff ceiling) | Transfer estimate | |---|---|---|---| | Eindhoven Centraal Station | 8 km | up to ~37 EUR | Fixed, quoted at booking | | Eindhoven city center | 8 km | up to ~37 EUR | Fixed, quoted at booking | | High Tech Campus | 6 km | up to ~30 EUR | Fixed, quoted at booking | | Veldhoven | 10 km | up to ~44 EUR | Fixed, quoted at booking | | Tilburg | 35 km | pre-booked, not capped — agree the price first | Fixed, quoted at booking | | 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) | 35 km | pre-booked, not capped — agree the price first | Fixed, quoted at booking | | Amsterdam (Centraal) | 130 km | pre-booked, not capped — agree the price first | Fixed, quoted at booking | *Bus 400/401 to Eindhoven Station: 5.15 EUR (Hermes Eindhoven Airport ticket).* **How to read the taxi column:** these are the legal **ceilings** from the Dutch national maximum tariff (4.31 EUR start + 3.17 EUR/km + 0.52 EUR/min for a car up to four people, in force since 1 January 2026), worked out over the distance shown plus typical driving time. A driver may charge less. The cap applies to taxis you hail or take from the rank — it does **not** apply to rides you book in advance, where the price is whatever you agree. The tariff is revised each January. ### 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 is a sensible spend. Request a minivan for larger families (35-55 EUR for a booked transfer; a rank van seating 5-8 is capped at 8.77 EUR to start plus 4.00 EUR per km and 0.59 EUR per minute). 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 5.15 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. ## Summary ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: How do I get from Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam?** Take **bus 400/401 to Eindhoven Station** (25 min, 5.15 EUR on the operator's Eindhoven Airport ticket), then a **direct train to Amsterdam Centraal** (about 1h 20min) — check ns.nl for the current fare. Total journey is about 2 hours. 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. ## 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 400/401 to Eindhoven Station | late evening — check hermes.nl | early morning — check hermes.nl | | 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 The airport buses stop in the late evening rather than running all night. If your flight was scheduled for 22:00 and lands on time, you can normally catch a bus after collecting your luggage; if it's significantly delayed, you'll miss it. Check the last departure for your date on hermes.nl before you count on 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. These apps price dynamically, so check the fare in the app before you request. ## 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 from the rank | Transfer | |---|---|---| | Eindhoven center | up to ~37 EUR at the tariff ceiling | Fixed, quoted at booking | | High Tech Campus | up to ~30 EUR at the tariff ceiling | Fixed, quoted at booking | | Veldhoven | up to ~44 EUR at the tariff ceiling | Fixed, quoted at booking | | Tilburg | pre-booked, not capped — agree the price first | Fixed, quoted at booking | | Den Bosch | pre-booked, not capped — agree the price first | Fixed, quoted at booking | | Amsterdam | pre-booked, not capped — agree the price first | Fixed, quoted at booking | The taxi column is the Dutch national **maximum** tariff (4.31 EUR start + 3.17 EUR/km + 0.52 EUR/min for a car up to four, in force since 1 January 2026) worked out over the distance; a driver may charge less. For short rides to Eindhoven center, taxi and transfer land in much the same place. For longer distances the cap doesn't apply at all — those rides are priced by agreement, which is exactly why a fixed quote is worth having. ## When the taxi wins - **Quick hop to the city** — walk out, get in, go. For most solo travellers it's not worth pre-booking - **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 booked minivan for 4-6 at 38-55 EUR compares well against a rank van, which may charge up to 8.77 EUR to start plus 4.00 EUR per km and 0.59 EUR per minute - **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? The Eindhoven Airport bus ticket costs **5.15 EUR** and the ride takes 25 minutes to Eindhoven Station. For the 8 km trip, the bus is perfectly adequate for most travellers. 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 5.15 EUR. If you need a car, a transfer has a slight edge over taxis because the Dutch meter runs fast — the legal ceiling alone is 3.17 EUR per kilometre plus 0.52 EUR a minute — and a fixed price removes surprises. For trips beyond Eindhoven, **always pre-book**: the maximum tariff doesn't cover pre-booked rides, so the only protection you have is a price agreed in advance. ## 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 The bus to Eindhoven Station costs 5.15 EUR per adult on the operator's Eindhoven Airport ticket; check hermes.nl for the current child and infant 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. The regulated ceiling puts the short run into town at roughly 37 EUR, which is reasonable enough 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. A taxi is worth agreeing a price for in advance: the national maximum tariff only caps rides from the rank, not pre-booked ones. ## 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 against a metered taxi that can reach the high 30s at the regulated ceiling. 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 400/401 Buses 400 and 401 run directly to Eindhoven Station. Hermes, the operator, sells an **Eindhoven Airport ticket at 5.15 EUR** one way (valid on lines 20, 400 and 401). Both lines run several times an hour and take about 25 minutes. For two people on that ticket: 10.30 EUR. Still the cheapest door-to-station option. You can also tap a contactless bank card or OV-chipkaart instead, in which case Dutch buses charge by distance rather than a flat fare — so what you pay depends on where you get off. Check hermes.nl for current prices. ## Taxi pricing Dutch taxis are not cheap, but they are regulated, so you can work out the worst case before you get in. The Netherlands caps hail-and-rank taxi fares by law. For a car carrying up to four people the 2026 maximum is **4.31 EUR to start, plus 3.17 EUR per kilometre and 0.52 EUR per minute** (Dutch government maximum tariff, in force since 1 January 2026). For a van carrying 5-8 the maximum is 8.77 EUR to start, plus 4.00 EUR per km and 0.59 EUR per minute. Those are ceilings, not fixed prices — a driver may charge less, but not more. Applying that ceiling to the usual runs from EIN: | Destination | Distance | Maximum tariff works out to about | |---|---|---| | Eindhoven Centraal | 8 km | 37 EUR | | Eindhoven city center (Stratumseind area) | 8 km | 37 EUR | | High Tech Campus | 6 km | 30 EUR | | Strijp-S | 7 km | 33 EUR | | Veldhoven | 10 km | 44 EUR | Those figures assume roughly 15 minutes of driving; time stuck in traffic is charged on top at 0.52 EUR per minute. A driver may charge below the cap. Tips aren't expected but rounding up is common. The maximum tariff is revised each January — check the current one before you travel. ## 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 | 5.15 EUR + NS fare | Pre-booked, not capped — agree the price first | Fixed, quoted at booking | | Den Bosch | 5.15 EUR + NS fare | Pre-booked, not capped — agree the price first | Fixed, quoted at booking | | Utrecht | 5.15 EUR + NS fare | Pre-booked, not capped — agree the price first | Fixed, quoted at booking | | Amsterdam | 5.15 EUR + NS fare | Pre-booked, not capped — agree the price first | Fixed, quoted at booking | | Maastricht | 5.15 EUR + NS fare | Pre-booked, not capped — agree the price first | Fixed, quoted at booking | *Bus + Train = bus 400/401 to Eindhoven Station + NS train. Almost always the cheapest long-distance option — look up the rail leg on ns.nl, where fares vary by route and by how far ahead you book.* The national maximum taxi tariff only covers taxis you hail or take from a rank. For a long pre-booked run the price is whatever you agree with the operator, so get it in writing first. ## The math: when does a transfer save money? | Group size | Bus 400/401 to Eindhoven Station | Taxi (tariff ceiling) | Transfer | |---|---|---|---| | 1 person | 5.15 EUR | up to ~37 EUR | Fixed, quoted at booking | | 2 people | 10.30 EUR | up to ~37 EUR | Fixed, quoted at booking | | 3 people | 15.45 EUR | up to ~37 EUR | Fixed, quoted at booking | | 4 people | 20.60 EUR | up to ~37 EUR | Fixed, quoted at booking (minivan) | Four people with luggage may need a van taxi, which has its own higher cap (8.77 EUR to start, 4.00 EUR per km, 0.59 EUR per minute) — about 55 EUR for the 8 km run at the ceiling. 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 5.15 EUR. Dutch taxis are expensive for what you get — the regulated ceiling alone puts the 8 km into town near 37 EUR — 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 is significantly cheaper than a 150+ EUR transfer. ## Published Guide Pages - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/ein - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/ein/late-night - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/ein/taxi-vs-transfer - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/ein/family-and-kids - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/ein/cost-to-city ## Booking and Support Search: https://www.airporttransferportal.com/search?airport=EIN Airport Transfer Portal is a marketplace; local operators fulfil the transfer. Availability depends on the route, travel date and eligible operator. Phone: +44 20 4538 9927 — UK office hours (London local time). 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