There are 4 ways to get from Amsterdam to De Efteling by bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus • 2h 1m
3 alternative options
Train, line 301 bus • 2h 4m
Train, bus • 2h 5m
Drive • 1h 15m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to De Efteling is to bus which costs €8 - €11 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to De Efteling is to drive. Taking this option will cost €15 - €22 and takes 1h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at De Efteling. Services depart three times a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Amsterdam and De Efteling is 81 km. The road distance is 105.2 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to De Efteling without a car is to bus which takes 2h 1m and costs €8 - €11.
The bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to De Efteling takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Amsterdam to De Efteling bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Amsterdam to De Efteling bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at De Efteling station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to De Efteling is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Amsterdam to De Efteling.
There are 94+ hotels available in De Efteling. Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 81.2 km
- Duration: 2h 1m
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and De Efteling, Netherlands?
FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to De Efteling 3 times a week. Tickets cost €8 - €11 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hertogenbosch
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €29
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €12 - €18
- 1st Class
- €21 - €29
Train from Hertogenbosch to Tilburg
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8 - €19
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
- 1st Class
- €13 - €19

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to De Efteling
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Tilburg Station to De Efteling
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- 0900-9292
- klantenservice@bravo.info
- Website
- bravo.info
Bus from 's-Hertogenbosch, Centraal Station to Kaatsheuvel, Efteling
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- Bravo
Bus from Tilburg, Centraal Station to Kaatsheuvel, Efteling
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Bravo
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