Travel & stay
Travel
Scheveningen is a coastal district of The Hague, easily accessible by air, train, and car. Once you arrive, local public transport, taxis, bicycles, and walking routes make it simple to reach competition venues and get around the area.
✈️ Travelling by Plane
The nearest major international airport is Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), located about 60–70 minutes from Scheveningen by train or taxi.
From Schiphol Airport to The Hague / Scheveningen you can take a direct train to Den Haag Centraal or Den Haag HS (Holland Spoor). Trains depart frequently (every 10–15 minutes). From Den Haag Centraal or HS, you can continue to Scheveningen by public transport (see below).
Another convenient option is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), which is closer to the Hague than Schiphol/AMS and served by a range of European flights. From the airport a shuttle connection will bring you to Metro Line E. Metro Line E (RandstadRail) will bring you from Meijersplein / Airport directly to Den Haag Centraal.
🚆 Travelling by Train
The Dutch rail network is efficient, reliable, and well connected. From Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam, or Antwerp/Brussels intercity’s or international train will go to Den Haag Centraal or Den Haag HS.
🚘 Travelling by Car
Scheveningen can be reached easily by car via the Dutch highway network.
- From Amsterdam: Take the A4/E19 towards The Hague, then follow signs for Scheveningen via the A12 and N211.
- From Rotterdam: Use the A13 and A4 north, then follow signs for Scheveningen
Parking: Scheveningen has multiple parking garages near the boulevard and pier areas. Note that on busy days, parking may fill quickly — it is advisable to use designated parking facilities and allow extra time.
🚌 Getting Around in Scheveningen
Scheveningen is very easy to reach by public transport. From Hollands Spoor and Den Haag Centraal stations, you can use HTM’s tram 1,9,11, 12,17 and bus 22, which will take you to the beach within 15 minutes. Buses 21 and 23, which both go around The Hague city centre, also go to Scheveningen. The trams and buses towards Scheveningen run all day from 7:00 to 24:00, about every 10 minutes.
To travel on public transport, you need a valid transport ticket. You can read more about which tickets are available and where to buy them below
- OVpay is the new way of paying for public transport. You use your debit card, credit card or mobile phone (with a contactless payment option) to check in and out on public transport. This can be done by tram, bus, metro or train. At the end of the day the amount will be debited from your account.
- HTM dagkaart (day pass) and HTM 3-dagenkaart (3 days pass) are tickets to travel with the HTM tram and bus lines. These can be purchased at the HTM Service points Den Haag CS and HS and in the HTM-app. Plan your journey with HTM here.
- Almost all tickets (day ticket, 2-hour ticket and promotional tickets) are available via the handy HTM Ticket app.
More information at Traveling to The Hague and Scheveningen | DenHaag.com and How to reach The Hague beaches | DenHaag.com
Stay
Looking for a place to stay during the European Robotics League?
Scheveningen and The Hague offer a wide range of accommodation options suitable for different budgets, including many affordable choices that are well suited for student teams.
For teams looking to keep costs low, there are hostels, shared apartments, budget hotels, and short-stay flats available both in Scheveningen and in the city of The Hague. Staying slightly outside the beachfront area can significantly reduce accommodation costs, while still offering good public transport connections to the competition venues.
Scheveningen itself offers a variety of accommodation options close to the beach and competition areas, ranging from simple and budget-friendly stays to more comfortable hotels. The city centre of The Hague provides additional affordable options, including hostels and budget hotels, and places teams close to supermarkets, public transport, and everyday amenities. With frequent tram and bus connections, travelling between the city centre and Scheveningen is easy and inexpensive.
By choosing budget-friendly accommodation and using public transport, student teams can find comfortable and practical places to stay while keeping travel and accommodation costs manageable during the event.
Teams may find suitable accommodation through the following platforms:
- Booking.com – wide range of hostels, budget hotels, and apartments
- Hostelworld – especially useful for student-friendly hostels
- Airbnb – shared apartments or entire flats for teams travelling together
- Stayokay (Dutch hostel chain) – affordable and reliable hostels in The Hague
- The Hague tourism website – overview of accommodation options in the city
We recommend booking early, especially for student teams travelling in groups, as affordable accommodation options can fill up quickly during busy periods.