By car

If you bring your car over with you on the ferry, take the A9 towards Amsterdam and follow the signs for the A10. Bear in mind that while the city is hospitable to drivers, the inner city is quite congested and parking is expensive. Before arriving, it is advisable to learn more about the city's motorways, roads and parking options in order to make the most of your trip.

You can also opt to leave your car at the port.There is free, unsecured parking or you can park in the DFDS Seaways parking lot for 6 euros a night.

By bus

DFDS Seaways provides a connecting coach service between the Felison Terminal in IJmuiden and Central Station in Amsterdam. Upon arrival of the ship, the bus transfer departs from IJmuiden and heads into the city centre. The coach stop in Amsterdam is opposite Central Station, in front of Hotel Victoria, Damrak 1. On departure days, coaches leave Central Station between 15:00 and 16:00. Tickets can be purchased in advance through DFDS Seaways UK at the time of booking. You can also take bus 74 from the Oranjestraat stop to the centre of IJmuiden, and from there, bus 82 transports you to Amsterdam.

By taxi

Taxi journeys are rather expensive in Holland - a taxi from the port to the centre Amsterdam costs about 60 euros each way. As IJmuiden is a small coastal village it is best to order taxis in advance using one of these numbers:

ATC Taxi: 0031 (0)251314422

Taxi Tervoort: 0031 (0)255 513838

Stena Line Ferry from Harwich to Hoek van Holland

Stena Line operates a ferry twice daily (day and overnight service) from Harwich to Hoek van Holland (Hook of Holland). From there it’s easy to reach Amsterdam by car or train.