Here you can find some information that might be useful for traveling to and from our campus.
- Public transport
An easy way to plan your trip using public transport is via
- https://www.ns.nl, best for train-mostly travel.
- https://9292.nl/en/planner/, best for full public transport routing.
Note that you can pay your buss or train fare in the Netherlands using, e.g., a bank card through the OVpay system. This contactless payment method allows you to check in and out of public transport with a debit card, credit card, or mobile phone; you can check in and out by tapping your card on the reader at the entrance AND exit of the bus or train station.
NOTE: do not forget to check out at the end of your trip.
- Schiphol to Campus
Travelling from Schiphol Airport to the University of Twente by train will take about 2.5 - 3 hr.
Plan you trip via www.ns.nl or www.OV9292.nl
Departure is always Schiphol Airport; trains depart from the train station at the airport itself.
There are a few convenient options, most likely ones are
- take the train to Enschede Kennispark, walk the last 10-15 minutes
- take the train to Hengelo Central Station, then taking bus line 9 to stop "de Broeierd", and walk the last 5-10 minutes
You will find the log cabins (blokhutten) at #63 on the digital campus map.
Please note that if you may need to change from an NS train (yellow) to a Blauwnet train (Blauw and white), here's how to handle the transfer:
1. Check out with NS: When transferring from an NS train to a Blauwnet train, you'll need to check out at the NS point on the platform.
2. Check in with Blauwnet: Then, you'll need to check in at the Blauwnet gate or point, likely next to the NS Point.
3. Do not pass through the gates: You should not pass through the access gates until you have checked out of the previous carrier and checked into the next one.
- Campus to Enschede or Hengelo
- Walking to Enschede or Hengelo from campus is possible, but only if you do not mind a brisk walk...
- Bicycle: Truly going Dutch... Cycling is a popular and efficient mode of transport in the Netherlands. The bike ride from UT to Hengelo or Enschede city center typically takes around 15–20 minutes. You can rent bikes at, for instance, https://www.visit-enschede.com/bike-rental
- Public transport will work well, plan your trip via ov9292.nl and us the OVPay system.
From Campus to Enschede City center
- The walking distance from the University of Twente (UT) campus to the Oude Markt in Enschede city center is approximately 4.2 kilometers. At an average walking pace, this journey takes about 50 minutes.
- Bus: Public buses (line 1 or 9), connect the UT campus with Enschede’s city center. The bus journey takes approximately 10–13 minutes, with services running every 20 minutes. Be sure to take the line 9 in the direction of Enschede, or end up in Hengelo.
- Train: From the nearby Enschede Kennispark station, you can take a train to Enschede Central Station, which is about a 5-minute ride. From there, it’s a short walk to the Oude Markt.
From campus to Hengelo City center
- The walking distance from the University of Twente (UT) campus to Hengelo city center is approximately 5.1 kilometers, which typically takes about 1 hour and 1 minute on foot.
- Bus: Public buse (line 9), connect the UT campus with Hengelo’s city center. The bus journey takes approximately 11–15 minutes, with services running every 20 minutes. Be sure to take the line 9 in the direction of Hengelo, or end up in Enschede.
- Train: From the nearby Enschede Kennispark station, you can take a train to Hengelo Central Station, which is about a 5-minute ride. From there, it’s a short walk to the city center.