Eurolines operates a number of convenient long-distance coach connections between Amsterdam and many cities across Europe. Citysprint buses also travel across the English Channel to the United Kingdom. There's also an extensive network of domestic links between the major cities and smaller towns, with Connexxion being the main operator.

The Netherlands' system of roads is excellent, although traffic jams occur frequently around the major cities during rush hour. The country can be easily accessed from neighbouring Germany and Belgium. The speed limit on the motorways is 120 km/h, 80 km/h on open roads and 50 km/h within towns. There are no toll motorways; however, you might encounter tunnels and bridges in which a fee has to be paid.

The railway network in the Netherlands is reliable and comfortable, but unfortunately quite expensive. Every day, a number of trains run between Amsterdam's central station and cities within and outside of the country. An Intercity connection with Brussels is available every hour. The high-speed Thalys train runs between Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Hague, Brussels, Antwerp and Paris. A well-developed regional network links the smaller towns. It's possible to purchase a Holland Rail Pass, allowing unlimited travel within the country for 3-5 days.

The Netherlands' major international airport is Schiphol Airport, located about 18 kilometres southwest of Amsterdam. It's Europe's fourth-largest airport, serving nearly 50,000,000 passengers every year. Smaller international gateways include the airports in Rotterdam, Groningen, Eindhoven and Maastricht. The national carrier, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, as well as Amsterdam-based Martinair and transavia.com offer scheduled connections with a variety of destinations around the world. There are regular domestic flights between Amsterdam and Maastricht, as well as Groningen.

There is a scheduled ferry connection between the Netherlands and the UK, from Harwich to Hoek van Holland, from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ijmuiden, and from Kingston upon Hull to Rotterdam. Domestic ferry services connect the mainland to Ameland, Texel, Schiermonnikoog, Terschilling and Vlieland in the archipelago of the West Frisian Islands.

Public transportation in the Netherlands is efficient and cheap. Amsterdam, Rotterdam and the Hague boast extensive networks of buses, trams and metro lines, offering fast, frequent and reliable service. A very popular means of transport are also bikes, thanks to the excellent system of sign-posted cycle routes, which makes cycling around the city a sheer pleasure.

The treintaxi is a typical Dutch means of transport available at 110 train stations all over the country, although not in Amsterdam. Passengers can save on travel to and from the railway stations as they share the taxi with other travellers. There is a fixed price of 4,10 EUR per person, when the ticket is purchased directly from a taxi driver. The Treintaxi is available all they long and compatibile with the first to the last train on the timetable. There are Treintaxi stands at all main railway stations, separated from the other taxi stands. For the return from the railway station, you have to phone the Treintaxi call-centre: 0900-873 4682 at least 30 minutes prior to the time you wish to be collected. For more information about the train taxis, visit the website: www.treintaxi.nl.