ESA - ESTEC: European Space Research and Technology Centre - About Us
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At the ESTEC there is the possibility to book the ESTEC Shuttle bus to and from Schiphol. A one-way voucher is € 20.00.
The driver of the shuttle bus gives the traveler a voucher which serves as a receipt.
Vouchers may be purchased on the bus, however, to minimise the waiting time, it is desirable to purchase them before at the ESTEC reception located in the A building.
ESTEC to Schiphol – Departure from ESTEC Reception
Monday to Friday:
- 14:30 hrs.
- 15:30 hrs.
- 16:30 hrs.
- 18:00 hrs.
Schiphol to ESTEC – Departure from meeting point
Monday to Friday: - 09:00 hrs. - 10:00 hrs.
How to reserve shuttle and Taxi
Reservations should be made at least one hour in advance directly with
ESTEC Reception: +31-71-565 4000, estec Reception estec.Reception@esa.int
Taxi Brouwer: tel. +31-71-361 1000 or info@taxibrouwer.nl
Please note that the shuttle will depart promptly on time.
By train
From Leiden Centraal station, take the number 430 bus to Katwijk. The bus stops in front of the ESTEC entrance gate. Please note that this bus leaves four times an hour during peak periods and twice an hour during normal hours. Journey time is approx. 30 minutes.
By plane
From Schiphol airport, either take a taxi to ESTEC (30 min), or a train to Leiden (20 min) and then the number 430 bus (see train directions above) (30 min.). By rental car, follow the "By car" instructions as above from Amsterdam.
Postal address:
European Space & Technology Centre
P.O. Box 299
2200 AG Noordwijk (The Netherlands)
Visiting address:
European Space & Technology Centre
Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk (The Netherlands)
General telephone number:
Phone: +31 71 565 6565
Fax: +31 71 565 6040
ON THE WEB
The following URLs containing useful information about Noordwijk may be helpful. Please note that ESA accepts no responsibility for the contents of these sites.
• Noordwijk InformationInformation on Noordwijk, please consult the Tourist Office website:
www.vvvnoordwijk.nl (Dutch)
www.noordwijk.info (English)
• Travelling by train
Please note that the nearest railway station to ESTEC is Leiden Centraal and the Amsterdam Airport railway station is called: Schiphol
http://www.ns.nl/en/
• Travelling by plane
Information on Schiphol airport can be found at: https://www.schiphol.nl/en/
Train connections from Schiphol Airport can also be found on this website.
