The conference venue of EDF2016 is the Evoluon in Eindhoven.
The Evoluon Eindhoven is easily accessible, and located in the heart of Eindhoven, right next to the A2. Tilburg, Den Bosch & Venlo are less than half an hour by car, Utrecht, Maastricht and Rotterdam only about an hour.
From the highway you directly drive onto our parking lot with over 500 free parking spaces, right on the edge of the center of Eindhoven. That means that the Eindhoven train station and Eindhoven Airport are less than 10 minutes away. Train travelers arrive from the Train station in less than 7 minutes, thanks to the bus stop right in front of the door.
Directions
By plane
From Eindhoven Airport Eindhoven airport is located just five kilometers outside the city, and provides connections with major cities such as London and Paris. From Eindhoven Airport a regular bus connection takes you to the Evoluon in less than 15 minutes. There is also a direct airport shuttle between the trainstation and the airport. Tickets can be bought at the airport bus stand.
From Schiphol Airport Alternatively, Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam is a 90 minute ride by train, with a direct connection between the airport and Eindhoven central station:
Time | Platform | Direction | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|
hh:00 | 1-2 | Utrecht CS | Switch trains in Utrecht, from platform 14 to platform 15, direction Eindhoven |
hh:17 | 1-2 | Utrecht CS | Direct train to Eindhoven |
hh:30 | 1-2 | Utrecht CS | Switch trains in Utrecht, from platform 14 to platform 15, direction Eindhoven |
hh:47 | 1-2 | Utrecht CS | Direct train to Eindhoven |
A one-way train ticket costs € 19,40.
From Eindhoven Central station busses go to the Evoluon, detailed directions can be found under ‘by bus’.
Alternative Airports
Those flying to Paris or Brussels can take the TGV (Thalys) to Rotterdam CS, and then take a train to Eindhoven there, which takes approx. 75 minutes:
Time | Platform | Direction | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|
hh:18 | 4 | Dordrecht | Direct train to Eindhoven |
hh:48 | 4 | Dordrecht | Direct train to Eindhoven |
A one-way train ticket costs € 17,50.
Düsseldorf Airport is also an option and public transport connections are available but no direct and convenient connection exists.
By train
Eindhoven is easy reachable via Eindhoven Central Station. Please plan you journey on ns.nl.
By bus
From Eindhoven Central Station
Evoluon is easily reachable by public transport. We therefore heartily encourage the use of public transport. Evoluon Eindhoven station is 7 minutes by bus.
Take from Eindhoven Central railway station:
- Hermes bus 401 (direction Eindhoven Airport)
- Hermes bus 402 (direction Veldhoven)
- Hermes bus line 18 (direction Veldhoven The Berkt)
For all lines applies: get off at stop Evoluon. A bus leaves on average every 10 minutes from Eindhoven central. Make use of the public transport planner for the best travel advice.
By car
The address of the Evoluon is
(The Evoluon has sufficient free parking space. Please follow the directions from the parking attendants!
From Tilburg/’s-Hertogenbosch
On junction Batadorp you take the A2/E25/N2 direction Airport/Veldhoven/Waalre.
Attention !! Keep right on time to follow the N2. After some kilometres move over to the outside lane sign-posted: Centrum/Strijp.
Take the first exit (nr. 30; Strijp). Turn left at the end of the exit and immediately after the fly-over turn right at the first traffic lights, where you will find the entrance to the Evoluon.
Find your route from intersection Batadorp
From Venlo/Maastricht
On junction Leenderheide you follow the A2/A67/E25/E34/N2 direction Tilburg and ‘s-Hertogenbosch.
Attention !! Keep right on time.
On junction de Hogt follow direction Veldhoven, the N2.
Take exit Veldhoven, de Hurk (nr. 31) and turn left on at the end of the exit. Turn right at the first traffic lights to the Noord Brabantlaan. Follow this road, turn right after the fly-over on to the Evoluon parking.
Find your route from intersection Leenderheide
From Antwerp/Turnhout
On junction De Hogt follow the A2/E25 direction Tilburg and ‘s-Hertogenbosch.
Attention !! Keep right on time.
On junction de Hogt follow direction Veldhoven, the N2.
Take exit Veldhoven, de Hurk (nr. 31) and turn left on at the end of the exit. Turn right at the first traffic lights to teh Noord Brabantlaan. Follow this road, turn right after the fly-over on to the Evoluon parking.
Find your route from intersection De Hogt
GPS Coordinates: 51.4435695,5.4446804
Parking
The Evoluon has sufficient free parking space. Please follow the directions from the parking attendants!
Useful Information
Evoluon website
Dutch Railway (NS) website
Public transport planning website (9292OV)
Gala Dinner
TBA
Distance From
Eindhoven Airport: at 6 km
Nearest motorway: at 1.5 km
City-Centre: at 2 km
Bus Station: at 100 m
Access
Access for persons with disabilities: yes
Contact
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