How to get there
Noordwijk is easy to reach all year round – whether you come by car, bike, or public transport. Thanks to various parking facilities, your day out or stay starts relaxed and carefree. In the summer months, you can make use of the free Beach Shuttle, a convenient parking and shuttle service to the beach. Please note: the Beach Shuttle only operates during the summer season and is currently not active.
Noordwijk is centrally located in the Randstad and can be reached in many different ways. Choose the mode of travel that suits your visit and enjoy a relaxed journey to the coast.
Central location
Large cities such as Leiden (11 km), Amsterdam (45 km) and The Hague (29 km) are nearby. Within 30 minutes you can reach Schiphol Airport (25 km) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (40 km). The nearby train stations Voorhout (7 km), Sassenheim (7 km) and Leiden (11 km) as well as the extensive bus network ensure excellent connections.
Plan your route
Map of Noordwijk and Noordwijkerhout
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Transportation Noordwijk
Are you looking for a taxi for a quick and convenient ride? Or do you need a touringcar for a group outing or special event? Noordwijk has a range of transportation solutions available through reputable local companies.
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By bike
Would you rather come to Noordwijk by bike? A bike tour is a great way to enjoy the natural beauty of the Dutch coast and the atmosphere of the picturesque villages along the way.
From Amsterdam: Leaving Amsterdam, ride through the beautiful Amsterdamse Bos (forrest) and then cycle southwest through the dunes and forests in the Zandvoort area.
From The Hague: Leave The Hague and follow the coast north. You cycle through Scheveningen and Wassenaar before reaching Noordwijk. Enjoy the ocean views as you cruise along the coast.
From Leiden: If you start from Leiden you can follow a beautiful route along the Leiden Merenwijk and the Kagerplassen. Continue your way through the polders and nature reserves near Noordwijk.
Bike rentals Noordwijk
With public transport
Are you coming by train and/or bus? From Leiden Central Station you can reach Noordwijk aan Zee by bus 20 in about 30 minutes, from Sassenheim station by bus 385 in about 20 minutes and from Voorhout station by bus 385 in about 15 minutes. Plan your trip easily via 9292.nl and buy your ticket easily via the app.
Plan your trip
Good to know: traveling by bus or train in the Netherlands
One card per person
You can check in and out with:
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your debit card, credit card or mobile phone (OVpay), or
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an OV-chipkaart.
👉 Important: one card is valid for one traveler. You cannot check in for multiple people with the same card.
Traveling with children
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Children up to 3 years old travel for free.
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For children aged 4 to 11, buy a separate ticket from the bus driver or use their own (anonymous) OV-chipkaart.
Tips for tourists
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Make sure each family member has their own payment method or card.
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Planning to travel more often or for a longer period? Buy an anonymous OV-chipkaart (€7.50) at train stations, supermarkets or service points.
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For a full day of traveling, a day ticket may be cheaper.
By car
Noordwijk is also easily accessible by car. Thanks to the various routes to the coastal city, you can easily avoid traffic jams. Once you arrive, Noordwijk offers various parking options. There are parking spaces near the promenade and beach, giving you easy access to the sea. Please note that parking is often subject to charges 7 days per week. In the blue zones you can use the blue parking disc. Signs indicate parking times in the blue zones. You can also buy a day ticket at some parking lots. You can park for free in many places in Noordwijkerhout and De Zilk. You can park for free for the first two hours in the Victoriberg and Coremolen car parks in Noordwijkerhout.
Parking Noordwijk
Beach Shuttle
The Beach Shuttle is Noordwijk’s free parking and shuttle service. Perfect for parking your car affordably and being brought comfortably to the beach.
Please note: the shuttle only operates during the summer season and is currently not running. As soon as the new schedule is available, you will find it here.
