's-Hertogenbosch is centrally located in the Netherlands. Travelling options are numerous: by train, car, bike, or plane. This guide provides essential travel information, including transport options and parking details.
getting to 's-Hertogenbosch by train
Den Bosch is well-connected to the Dutch railway network (NS), making train travel one of the easiest ways to reach the city. Direct intercity trains from Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Eindhoven run frequently, with a journey time of around one hour from Amsterdam. The main station is centrally located, allowing easy access to the city's attractions. A second station is also located east of the city centre ('s-Hertogenbosch Oost).
arriving by car: routes & parking options
If you're driving to Den Bosch, the city is easily accessible via the A2 and A59 highways. Once there, parking can be found at several locations, including three P+R Transferiums which offers affordable parking and a shuttle bus to the city center:
- P+R Transferium Deutersestraat (west of the city centre),
- P+R Transferium Petterlaarpark (east of the city centre),
- P+R Transferium Petterlaarpark (north-east of the city centre).
For more central parking options, there are several parking garage in the centre and closeby. There are convenient but may be busier during peak hours and are more expensive. See the full list in our interactive map.
exploring 's-Hertogenbosch by bike & bike parking
As a bike-friendly city, Den Bosch offers excellent cycling infrastructure. If you're arriving by bicycle, you can park at one of the free guarded bike parkings:
- at the station
- in the Wolvenhoek garage
- or in the Kerkstraat.
There are also many bike routes around Den Bosch to discover its history and nature. There are several options to rent a bike for the day if you wish.
flying to 's-Hertogenbosch: nearest airports
Travelers can fly into Eindhoven Airport (30 km away) or Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (90 km away). From Eindhoven, you can take a bus to Eindhoven Centraal station and from there a direct train to Den Bosch, while Schiphol offers a direct intercity train to Den Bosch in just under an hour.
