Travel & Stay
Prefer to come by Public Transport
Metro 52 or tram 4 stops right in front of the RAI and will take you into the heart of Amsterdam.
Simply check in and out with your debit or credit card or mobile.
Fly to Metstrade with an exclusive discount
Air France / KLM offer special fares for your trip to Metstrade!
Your benefits:
Preferential discounts on airfare.
Extended travel flexibility: up to 7 days before and after the event.
Corporate benefits: complimentary name change (subject to booking class), standard seat selection, and priority boarding.
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RAI Hotel Services
The countdown to Metstrade has begun, and we look forward to welcoming you 18 - 20 November 2025 in Amsterdam.
Find & book the perfect hotel in Amsterdam.
Visa
If you require a VISA, please make sure to arrange this as soon as possible. VISA application may take up to 6 weeks.
If you are planning a short visit to the Netherlands and you do not have Dutch nationality, you may need to apply for a visa. Whether or not you need a visa for the Netherlands depends on your nationality and the length of your stay in the Netherlands.
By train
RAI Station is just 300 metres from the RAI Amsterdam venue and offers frequent connections to Schiphol, Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague, and international rail services. The venue is only a few minutes’ walk from the station.
- Buy your train tickets online »
- For up-to-date information on track work, check NS travel information page »
- NS Journey planner »
Simply check in and out with your debit or credit card or mobile.
By car
RAI Amsterdam is situated just off Amsterdam's A10 ring motorway (exit 9) and has its own underground car park.
Visitors to public events are advised to use public transport. RAI Amsterdam is only 15 minutes away from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and has its own train station.
During major events signposts along the ring road will direct you to one of the car parks on the edge of Amsterdam, where a shuttle bus will bring you to the RAI.
GPS: Europaplein, 1078 GZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Parking
RAI Amsterdam has lots of parking facilities in and around the building. Visitors to public events are advised to use public transport.
Rates (rate from 6 January 2025)
The parking rate is € 5.50 (as of January 1, 2026: € 6.00) per hour with a maximum of € 35.00 (as of January 1, 2026: € 36.00) per day.
Buy your parking ticket online for € 29.00 (as of January 1, 2026: € 30.00) per day instead of € 35.00 (as of January 1, 2026: € 36.00).
Motorcycles park for free in the parking zones for motorcycles outside of the parking garage.
More information can be found in the Parking FAQ
Visit bustling Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a bustling European hub with unparalleled amounts of history, culture and activities. With breathtaking canals and exquisite architecture, this city never ceases to amaze. If you enjoy shopping, sightseeing or fine dining be sure to reserve some time to visit Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Canal Tours
You can also reserve a seat on a canal tour to experience the sparkling lights of the city from a new angle.