Travel by bus or train on a KLM ticket

Arriving at the airport by bus or train

Make sure to collect all your baggage from the bus or train. When you arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol or at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, you can check in at the check-in desks for your connecting flight. There you can also drop off your check-in baggage.

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• Taking the KLM Bus to or from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

  Why take the KLM Bus?

  • It takes you straight to or from the airport, for free.
  • It saves you costs on fuel, parking or train tickets.
  • It runs 7 days a week.
  • The bus has its own toilets, reclining seats, and free WiFi.
  • You get coffee, tea and water, and a copy of the Holland Herald Magazine.
  • You can stow your baggage in a separate bus compartment (check conditions).

  How does it work?
  1. Book a ticket on KLM.com. As point of departure or arrival, select Enschede (QYE), Hengelo (QYH), Apeldoorn (QYP), Nijmegen (QNQ), Arnhem (QAR), Venlo (VSN), Maastricht (ZYT), Maastricht Airport (MST) or Eindhoven Airport (EIN).
  2. Check the KLM Bus timetables below.
  3. Check what you should bring, and what not.
  4. Show the bus driver your ID and KLM ticket (this ticket needs to include your bus reservation).
  5. Hop on the bus, sit back and relax.
  6. Hop off at the airport and go to the check-in desk or baggage drop-off point. Or hop on the KLM Bus at Schiphol, in case you are travelling home and show your ID and KLM ticket (this ticket needs to include your bus reservation).
  7. And of course, don’t forget to take your baggage when you get off the bus.

  Note: if the bus has an unexpected delay, we will change your booking free of charge. The driver is in direct contact with the airport.

  Prepare for your bus trip

  • Bring your ID and your KLM ticket (this ticket needs to include your bus reservation).
  • Bring only the baggage you are allowed to take on board your flight.
  • Bringing a separate children seat for the bus is not necessary.
  • You may bring a (foldable) wheelchair. The bus is not equipped with one.
  • Unfortunately, you may not bring pets, bicycles, tandems, ski sets and other kinds of special baggage on board the bus.

  Did you book a KLM flight without a KLM Bus reservation?

  Not a problem. If you want to add a KLM Bus reservation to your existing KLM ticket, just contact the KLM Customer Contact Centre or your travel agent. This is free of charge. 

  Good to know

  Flying Blue members cannot earn Miles or XP (Experience Points) with a trip on the KLM Bus.

   

• KLM Bus: Schiphol to or from Nijmegen, Arnhem or Venlo

  Note: the bus will stop in Venlo as of 1 September 2019.

  Where do I hop on and off the KLM Bus?

  	Departure from		Arrival at
  	Departure from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol	Bus platform C - in front of Arrivals hall Schiphol Plaza (Click here for the exact location) 	Arrival at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol	In front of Departure Hall 2
  	Departure from Nijmegen (QNQ)	Nijmegen Central Station (Burgemeester Hustinxstraat) (Click here for the exact location) 	Arrival at Nijmegen (QNQ)	Nijmegen Central Station (Burgemeester Hustinxstraat) (Click here for the exact location) 
  	Departure from Arnhem (QAR)	Arnhem Central Station (Amsterdamseweg) (Click here for the exact location) 	Arrival at Arnhem (QAR)	Arnhem Central Station (Amsterdamseweg) (Click here for the exact location) 
  	Departure from Venlo (VSN)	Venlo Central Station (Stationsplein) (Click here for the exact location) 	Arrival at Venlo (VSN)	Venlo Central Station (Stationsplein) (Click here for the exact location) 

  
  
  

  KLM Bus timetable

  At Schiphol Airport and Venlo, you can board 20 minutes in advance. At the bus stops at Nijmegen and Arnhem, you only have a couple of minutes to board. 

  	Bus number	Venlo	Nijmegen	Arnhem	Schiphol
  	Bus number KL305	Venlo 04:30	Nijmegen 05:35	Arnhem 06:10	Schiphol 07:30
  	Bus number KL309	Venlo -	Nijmegen 11:15	Arnhem 11:50	Schiphol 13:10
  	Bus number KL307	Venlo -	Nijmegen 15:45	Arnhem 16:15	Schiphol 19:40

  	Bus number	Schiphol	Arnhem	Nijmegen	Venlo
  	Bus number KL304	Schiphol 09:00	Arnhem 10:20	Nijmegen 10:55	Venlo -
  	Bus number KL306	Schiphol 13:45	Arnhem 15:05	Nijmegen 15:40	Venlo -
  	Bus number KL308	Schiphol 21:00	Arnhem 22:20	Nijmegen 22:55	Venlo 23:59

   

• KLM Bus: Schiphol to or from Maastricht or Eindhoven

  Where do I hop on and off the KLM Bus?

  	Departure from		Arrival at
  	Departure from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol	Bus platform C - in front of Arrivals hall Schiphol Plaza (Click here for the exact location) 	Arrival at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol	In front of Departure Hall 2
  	Departure from Maastricht (ZYT)	Maastricht city centre (bus stop Groene Loper) (Click here for the exact location) 	Arrival at Maastricht (ZYT)	Maastricht city centre (bus stop Groene Loper) (Click here for the exact location) 
  	Departure from Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST)	Maastricht Aachen Airport (Vliegveldweg) (Click here for the exact location) 	Arrival at Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST)	Maastricht Aachen Airport (Vliegveldweg) (Click here for the exact location) 
  	Departure from Eindhoven Airport (EIN)	Eindhoven Airport (Luchthavenweg, P-spot tour buses) (Click here for the exact location) 	Arrival at Eindhoven Airport (EIN)	Eindhoven Airport (Luchthavenweg P-spot tour buses) (Click here for the exact location) 

  
  KLM Bus timetable

  This KLM Bus runs twice a day. At Schiphol Airport and Maastricht Groene Loper, you can board 20 minutes in advance. At the bus stops at Eindhoven Airport and Maastricht Aachen Airport, you only have a couple of minutes to board. 

  	Bus number	Maastricht	Maastricht Aachen Airport	Eindhoven	Schiphol
  	Bus number KL316	Maastricht 05:00	Maastricht Aachen Airport 05:20	Eindhoven 06:25	Schiphol 08:10
  	Bus number KL318	Maastricht 14:35	Maastricht Aachen Airport 14:55	Eindhoven 16:00	Schiphol 18:00

  	Bus number	Schiphol	Eindhoven	Maastricht Aachen Airport	Maastricht
  	Bus number KL317	Schiphol 10:15	Eindhoven 12:00	Maastricht Aachen Airport 13:05	Maastricht 13:25
  	Bus number KL319	Schiphol 20:30	Eindhoven 22:10	Maastricht Aachen Airport 23:15	Maastricht 23:35

   

• KLM Bus: Schiphol to or from Apeldoorn, Hengelo or Enschede

  Where do I hop on and off the KLM Bus? 

  	Departure from		Arrival at
  	Departure from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol	Bus platform C - in front of Arrivals hall Schiphol Plaza (Click here for the exact location) 	Arrival at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol	In front of Departure Hall 2
  	Departure from Apeldoorn (QYP)	Apeldoorn Central Station (Stationsplein) (Click here for the exact location) 	Arrival at Apeldoorn (QYP)	Apeldoorn Central Station (Stationsplein) (Click here for the exact location) 
  	Departure from Hengelo (QYH)	Railway station Hengelo (Prins Bernhardplantsoen) (Click here for the exact location) 	Arrival at Hengelo (QYH)	Railway station Hengelo (Prins Bernhardplantsoen) (Click here for the exact location) 
  	Departure from Enschede (QYE)	Enschede Central Station (Stationsplein) (Click here for the exact location) 	Arrival at Enschede (QYE)	Enschede Central Station (Stationsplein) (Click here for the exact location) 

  
  
  

  KLM Bus timetable

  This KLM Bus runs twice a day. At Schiphol Airport and Enschede, you can board 20 minutes in advance. At the bus stops at Apeldoorn and Hengelo, you only have a couple of minutes to board.

  	Bus number	Enschede	Hengelo	Apeldoorn	Schiphol
  	Bus number KL330	Enschede 04:30	Hengelo 04:55	Apeldoorn 06:00	Schiphol 07:45
  	Bus number KL332	Enschede 12:30	Hengelo 12:55	Apeldoorn 14:00	Schiphol 15:30

  	Bus number	Schiphol	Apeldoorn	Hengelo	Enschede
  	Bus number KL331	Schiphol 09:05	Apeldoorn 10:35	Hengelo 11:40	Enschede 12:05
  	Bus number KL335	Schiphol 21:00	Apeldoorn 22:30	Hengelo 23:40	Enschede 23:59

   

• Bus between Ottawa Railway Station and Montreal

  If you have booked a KLM flight and part of your journey will be from Ottawa Railway Station (XDS) to Montreal (YUL) and/or back, this part will be by KLM bus. You can board the bus by showing your ticket and ID.

  • Departure from Ottawa Railway Station (XDS): 200 Tremblay Road – next to highway 417
  • Arrival at Montreal airport (YUL), in front of KLM desks at Departure level

  And

  • Departure at Montreal airport (YUL) in front of customs hall, post 7, at Arrival level
  • Arrival at Ottawa Railway Station: (XDS): 200 Tremblay Road – next to highway 417

  Please note that it is not possible to take this bus if you are travelling with a wheelchair, with a pet (unless it is an assistance animal), a bike or as an unaccompanied minor. This part per bus cannot be booked separately.

   

• Travel by train between the Netherlands/Belgium/France

  While booking your trip, you can often select flights that are partly operated by an international high-speed train. You can pick up your train ticket with reserved seats by showing your KLM ticket and valid proof of identity at your departure station, from 2 hours prior to the train departure time.

  • In Brussels-Midi/Zuid railway station, the Thalys train tickets can be picked up at the Air France KLM Air&Rail Terminal or the Departure Today Zone.
  • In Antwerp Central Station, the Thalys train tickets can be picked up at the International Ticket Desk.
  • At Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the Thalys train tickets can be picked up at the NS-Service Desk.

  Here are some things to take into account:

  • When travelling with the Thalys train, you may bring a maximum of 4 baggage items per person.
  • You may be subject to stricter security checks imposed by the Belgian government and you are advised to go to the platform well in time.
  • Save your stamped train ticket: if you continue by flight, you must show your train ticket at the check-in desk at the airport.
  • If you are travelling by train between Brussels-Midi/ Zuid railway station, Antwerp Central Station and/or Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, you need to exchange your KLM ticket at the train station for a Thalys train ticket. Otherwise, the fare may be recalculated.
  • If you are travelling by TGV train between Brussels-Midi/ Zuid railway station and Paris-Charles de Gaulle (or vice versa), you need to check in at the Air France Air&Rail Terminal. Otherwise, the fare may be recalculated.
  • If travelling with a baby (up to 2 years old), you only need a train ticket for your child if he or she has its own booked seat.
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    • 	Between Belgium and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
      	Between Belgium and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Route	Pick up train ticket at
      	Between Belgium and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol From Antwerp Central Station to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol	International Ticket Desk at Antwerp Central Station
      	Between Belgium and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol From Brussels-Midi/ Zuid railway station to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol	Air France KLM Air&Rail Terminal or Departure Today zone at Brussels-Midi/ Zuid railway station
      	Between Belgium and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Antwerp Central Station	NS-Service Desk at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

       

      	Between Belgium and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
      	Between Belgium and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Route	Pick up at
      	Between Belgium and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol From Brussels-Midi/ Zuid railway station to Paris-Charles de Gaulle	At the Air France KLM Air&Rail Terminal at Brussels-Midi/ Zuid railway station (entrance Rue de France)*, from 90 to 30 minutes before the train departure time
      	Between Belgium and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol From Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Brussels-Midi/ Zuid Railway Station	Air France Service desk at the TGV station*, from 60 to 20 minutes before the train departure time

      
      Here’s where you can exchange your e-ticket for 1 Thalys or TGV train ticket:

    • * At your point of departure, you may check in for your entire journey.

  Thalys train

  • From the Thalys train to your flight: when you arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, please collect your baggage and check in at the check-in desks for your connecting flight with your stamped train ticket. There you can also drop off your baggage.
  • From your flight to the Thalys train: if you continue by Thalys after your KLM flight, do not forget to pick up your baggage at the carrousel before you collect your Thalys train ticket. The carriage and seat number for your reserved seat are shown on your train ticket. At the station, look for the carriage number next to train’s exterior doors or for signs on the platform.

  Lounge at Brussels-Midi/ Zuid railway station

  World Business Class and First Class passengers travelling to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport can access the special Thalys Lounge at Brussels-Midi/ Zuid railway station. Flying Blue Elite and Club 2000 members are also welcome to visit this lounge.

   

• Travel by train within France

  From various stations in France you can travel to Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport by train, then continue your journey on an Air France or KLM flight to your destination.

  
  

  TGV AIR connects the Paris-Charles de Gaulle TGV Railway station to the following destinations:

  • Angers Saint-Laud Railway Station (QXG)
  • Avignon TGV Railway Station (XZN)
  • Le Mans Railway Station (ZLN)
  • Lille-Europe Railway Station (XBD)
  • Lyon Part-Dieu TGV Railway Station (XYD)
  • Metz/Nancy Lorraine TGV Railway Station (XZI)
  • Nantes TGV Railway Station (QJZ)
  • Nimes TGV Railway Station (ZYN)
  • Poitiers TGV Railway Station (XOP)
  • Reims Champagne-Ardenne TGV Railway Station (XIZ)
  • Strasbourg TGV Railway Station (XWG)
  • Toulon TGV Railway Station (XZV)
  • Tours Saint-Pierre-des-Corps TGV Railway Station (XSH)
    
  • Valence TGV Railway Station (XHK)

  
  Make sure to pick up your ticket at the TGV AIR desk in a SNCF train station.
  
  - Show your flight ticket to receive a TGV AIR train ticket
  - If you book your journey online, a single ticket will give you access to your entire trip by rail and air. You can pick up your ticket by showing your trip summary or a form of identification.
  
  Check-in

  • The check-in deadline is 30 minutes before your train’s departure time.
  • You need to check in only once for your entire journey via Air & Rail
    
  • To check in your baggage, go to the check-in desk or baggage drop-off point as soon as you arrive at the airport.

  
  

  Taking the train from your arrival airport

  Upon arriving at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, go to the TGV station to continue your journey. Next, you can pick up your train ticket at the TGV AIR desk.