Schedule overview:
- Monday afternoon: Arrival (ferry & bus from den Helder, organised by us) and welcome
- Tuesday - Saturday: Lectures & school activities
- Sunday morning: Last event & departure around lunchtime (bus & ferry to den Helder)
Despite being an island, Texel is easily accessible from both Amsterdam Central Station and Amsterdam Schipol Airport. The closest town to Texel on the mainland is Den Helder. From there, a ferry takes you on the 20 minute crossing from Den Helder to Texel. The PhD School organisers have arranged for a shuttle service between the port and the school venue on the day of arrival and will also provide a shuttle service on the day of departure.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TRAVEL ADVICE AND INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
Planning your itinerary
CHANGE: There is a shuttle bus service booked to wait for the 14:30 ferry from Den Helder. This should allow more people to comfortably catch the shuttle.
Travelling by Air
Whilst Texel does have it's own airport and air field, the closest airport for commercial flights is Amsterdam Schipol Airport. Travellers will then need to take a train to the town of Den Helder, where they can cross to Texel by ferry.
The train journey from Schipol Airport to Den Helder takes approximately 1.5 hours and the cost of a one-way (single) ticket is approximately €19. To plan your journey, visit ns.nl.
Travelling by Train
For those people starting their journey in Amsterdam, there is a regular and direct service from Amsterdam Central Station to Den Helder. The journey takes approximately 1.25 hours and the cost of a one-way (single) ticket is approximately €17.
To plan your journey, visit ns.nl
Travelling by Car
Participants wishing to travel by car are advised to buy their tickets for the ferry in advance and to notify the organisers if they require parking at the venue.
Taking your car on the ferry costs €39,00 on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday and €26 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. For further information, visit TESO Ferries.
The Ferry Crossing
Upon arriving at Den Helder station, participants can take bus 33 to the harbour, where they can catch the ferry.
The ferry crossing from Den Helder to Texel is run by TESO Ferries. The boat from Den Helder to Texel leaves once an hour on the half hour from 06:30 - 21:30. From Texel to Den Helder, the boat leaves once an hour on the hour from 06:00 - 21:00. The journey takes 20 minutes and a single fare for foot passengers costs €2.50. Passengers need to buy a ticket from the ticket office before boarding the ferry.
Full details of the ferry crossing, including timetables and fares, can be found on the TESO Ferries website and on the Texel Tourist Information website.
Shuttle Service from Texel Harbour to De Krim
On Monday 13 November 2023, there will be shuttle service to transport participants from the harbour in Texel to de Krim at 14:50.
On disembarking the ferry, use the righthand exit. You will see the bus park just in front of you and we will make sure the shuttle displays the name of the school, so that you know which bus to take.
The drivers will also be instructed to wait 15 minutes before departing, to make sure everyone is on.
CHANGE: On Sunday 19th November 2023, a shuttle bus will transport participants from de Krim to the harbour at 12:15. This will arrive at the harbour in time for participants to catch the 13:00 boat.
If you arrive earlier or later, you can travel by Texel public transport - the Texelhopper, please see information below.
Useful Links
Texel Tourist Information - In addition to a lot of interesting information about Texel, this website also contains a lot of useful information about getting to and from Texel.
9292.nl - This website is great for planning trips by public transport in the Netherlands and they also have a useful app.
NS Trains - A useful website for planning train journeys in the Netherlands and looking up fares. It is advised to check your train journey on the planner before departing to avoid surprises on the way (cancelled trains, change in services).
Texelhopper - Public transport on Texel consists of a fixed bus line and mini-buses. Bus 28 rides between the ferry, Den Burg and De Koog. The mini-buses take you to and from around 160 stops on the island. Mini-buses must be reserved 1hour in advance via the website or app.
The stop for the venue is Vakantiepark de Krim, Texel, Cocksdorp, Roggeslootweg.
