Getting there
Rotterdam The Hague Airport
Rotterdam The Hague Airport is the fastest and easiest way to travel from 40 European destinations to Delft. Several major airlines fly at Rotterdam The Hague Airport, and Transavia handles the most flights. The Airport is only a 15-minute drive from Delft.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Schiphol Airport, the largest airport in the Netherlands, is about 40 minutes away from Delft. Every day, various intercontinental and European flights land here. From Schiphol, you can easily travel to Delft by train or car.
By public transport
The Old Church and the New Church are easily accessible by public transport, which is the preferred way to visit our beautiful city.
To travel by public transport, you will need what is known as an OV-chip card or you can use a debit card or credit card. Individual tickets can also be bought at one of the NS-vending machines at the station (with a small surcharge). If you don’t have an OV-chip card or other payment method and you want to take the bus or tram, you can buy a ticket from the driver (with a small surcharge).
By train: quick and central. Delft has a modern train station right in the city centre. From Rotterdam and The Hague, you can travel to Delft in just 12 minutes. There are direct connections to Amsterdam, Utrecht, Leiden and Schiphol Airport, among others.
From Delft Central Station, it is less than a 10-minute walk to both churches.
By tram or bus: From The Hague and Rotterdam, tram 1 (HTM) goes directly to Delft. It stops at the station and at the edge of the city centre. Various EBS and RET buses also run from surrounding towns, including Rijswijk, Nootdorp, Schipluiden and Zoetermeer.
Parking in Delft
The city centre of Delft is closed to motorised traffic unless you have a permit. It is best to park your car in one of the car parks. All car parks are within walking distance of the centre. Parking in a car park is the safest, most convenient and most affordable way to park your car.
From the Phoenix car park, it is only a 5-minute walk to either the Old Church or the New Church in Delft. For a full overview of parking options, please visit the Parkeren Delft website.
By bicycle
Delft is a real cycling city. If you are from the area, cycling is often the fastest and nicest way to reach the centre. There are ample (free) bicycle parking facilities, including at Delft Station, Oude Langendijk and Markt.