Travel information

Public transport
The city of Groningen has a direct railway connection with Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, the travel time is 2.5 hours every 30 minutes.
For a personal itinerary please check www.ns.nl, also check the website www.schiphol.nl/en/.

Several local busses depart from the railway station to the University Medical Center Groningen. The bus stop is situated at the main entrance of the Hospital. Plan your bus on the website for public transport.

By car 
When approaching the city of Groningen by car, please follow the signs which indicate UMCG.
Parking facilities are available in the garage P-Noord, entrance Vrydemalaan and garage P-Boterdiep, also entrance at the Vrydemalaan (both paid parking) 

By plane 
Groningen Airport Eelde has several direct flight connections in Europe. Check www.groningenairport.nl/ for more information. From this airport you can easily reach London or any other destination. 

​Groningen is a small city, so most locations to and from this conference are within walking distance(1.8km).
The Main Railway Station (Groningen) is situated at about 20 minutes walking distance from the UMCG (see map below).

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