Travel by bus or train on a KLM ticket

• KLM Bus: Schiphol Airport to or from Nijmegen, Arnhem, Veenendaal or Rhenen

  If you want to travel between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the region of Nijmegen, Arnhem, Veenendaal and Rhenen, you can make use of the KLM Bus. It’s free of charge, in both directions.
  
  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.
  - It offers reclining seats and free WiFi.
  - You get coffee, tea and water, including a copy of the Holland Herald Magazine.
  - You can stow your baggage in a separate bus compartment (check conditions).
  - The bus has its own toilet.
  - If the bus has an unexpected delay, we will change your booking free of charge. The driver is in direct contact with the airport.
  
  How does it work? - 7 easy steps
  1. Book a KLM ticket on klm.com to your destination, with Nijmegen (QNQ), Arnhem (QAR), Veenendaal (QVX) or Rhenen (QPT) as the point of departure or arrival. The bus trip is free of charge.
  2. Check the KLM Bus timetable 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 enjoy.
  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 to Rhenen, Veenendaal, Arnhem or Nijmegen 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.
  
  Where do I hop on and off the KLM Bus?
  

  	Departure from		Arrival at
  	Departure from Schiphol Airport	Bus platform C - in front of Arrivals hall Schiphol Plaza (Click here for the exact location) 	Arrival at Schiphol Airport	In front of Departure Hall 2
  	Departure from Nijmegen	Nijmegen Central Station (Burgemeester Hustinxstraat) (Click here for the exact location) 	Arrival at Nijmegen	Nijmegen Central Station (Burgemeester Hustinxstraat) (Click here for the exact location) 
  	Departure from Arnhem	Arnhem Central Station (Amsterdamseweg) (Click here for the exact location) 	Arrival at Arnhem	Arnhem Central Station (Amsterdamseweg) (Click here for the exact location) 
  	Departure from Veenendaal	NS Station Veenendaal- De Klomp (Click here for the exact location) 	Arrival at Veenendaal	NS Station Veenendaal- De Klomp (Click here for the exact location) 
  	Departure from Rhenen	Ouwehands Dierenpark, Rhenen (Bus stop Grebbeweg 111) (Click here for the exact location) 	Arrival at Rhenen	Ouwehands Dierenpark, Rhenen (Bus stop Grebbeweg 111) (Click here for the exact location) 

  
  

  
   

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

  

  
  
  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 your bus trip – what should you bring and what not?
  - Bring your ID and your KLM ticket (this ticket needs to include your bus reservation).
  - Only bring 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 special baggage on board the bus.
  
  Did you book a KLM flight without a KLM Bus reservation?
  No problem. If you want to add a KLM Bus reservation to your KLM ticket, just contact 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: Maastricht/Eindhoven to or from Schiphol

  If you want to travel between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the Maastricht-Eindhoven region, you can make use of the KLM Bus. It’s free of charge in both directions.
  
  Why take the KLM Bus?
  - It takes you straight to or from the airport, for free.
  - You save costs on fuel, parking or train-tickets.
  - It runs 7 days a week.
  - It offers reclining seats and free WiFi.
  - You get coffee, tea and water, including a copy of the Holland Herald Magazine.
  - You can stow your baggage in a separate bus compartment (check conditions).
  - The bus has its own toilet.
  - If the bus has an unexpected delay, we will change your booking free of charge.
  The driver is in direct contact with the airport.
  
  How does it work? - 7 easy steps
  1. Book a KLM ticket on KLM.com to your destination, with Maastricht (ZYT), Maastricht Airport (MST) or Eindhoven airport (EIN) as the point of departure or arrival -free of charge.
  2. Check the KLM Bus timetable 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 enjoy.
  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 to Eindhoven or Maastricht, 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.
  
  Where do I hop on and off the KLM Bus?
  

  	Departure from		Arrival at
  	Departure from Schiphol Airport	Bus platform C - in front of Arrivals hall Schiphol Plaza (Click here for the exact location) 	Arrival at Schiphol Airport	In front of Departure Hall 2
  	Departure from Maastricht	Central Station Maastricht (Meerssenerweg) (Click here for the exact location) 	Arrival at Maastricht	Central Station Maastricht (Meerssenerweg) (Click here for the exact location) 
  	Departure from Maastricht Aachen Airport	Maastricht Aachen Airport (Vliegveldweg) (Click here for the exact location) 	Arrival at Maastricht Aachen Airport	Maastricht Aachen Airport (Vliegveldweg) (Click here for the exact location) 
  	Departure from Eindhoven Airport	Eindhoven Airport (Luchthavenweg, P-spot tour buses) (Click here for the exact location) 	Arrival at Eindhoven Airport	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 Central Station, 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.
  
  

  

  
  
  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 your bus trip – what should you bring and what not?
  - Bring your ID and your KLM ticket (this ticket needs to include your bus reservation).
  - Only bring 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 special baggage on board the bus.
  
  Did you book a KLM flight without a KLM Bus reservation? No problem. If you want to add a KLM Bus reservation to your KLM ticket, just contact KLM Customer Contact Centre or your travel agent. Adding the KLM Bus is free of charge.
  
  Good to know
  Flying Blue members cannot earn Miles, XP (Experience Points) and/or eligible flights with a trip on the KLM Bus.

   

• 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 combinations which 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, this can be done at the NS-Service Desk.

  
  

  Here are some things to take into account:

  • Passengers should take into account that they may be subject to stricter security checks imposed by the Belgian government and 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 or Antwerp Central Station and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (or Brussels-Midi/ Zuid railway station), 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 KLM Air&Rail Terminal. Otherwise, the fare may be recalculated.
  • If travelling with a child (up to 2 years old), you only need a train ticket for your child if it has its own booked seat.
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  • Here’s where you can exchange your e-ticket for 1 Thalys or TGV train ticket:

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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

      
      * 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.