By trainFrom Leiden Centraal station, take the number 430 bus to Katwijk ESA ESTEC. 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. 20 minutes.
By planeFrom 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) (20 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 WEBThe following URLs containing useful information about Noordwijk may be helpful. Please note that ESA accepts no responsibility for the contents of these sites.
Information on Noordwijk, please consult the Tourist Office website:
Tourist Office (NL) (Dutch)
Tourist Office (EN) (English)
Please note that the nearest railway station to ESTEC is Leiden Centraal and the Amsterdam Airport railway station is called: Schiphol
Click here for railway ticket and travel informationThis site provides a planner for your route to ESTEC from any place in Europe. Please use the following address details:
Address: Keplerlaan 1
Postal Code: 2201 AZ
City: Noordwijk ZH
Information on Schiphol airport can be found at:
Schiphol (EN)Train connections from Schiphol Airport can also be found on this website.