Transport
Plan your trip to the Women's Handball World Championship 2025
Prepare for your visit to the Handball World Championship in Rotterdam Ahoy or Maaspoort Den Bosch. We’ll help you get started: find out below which transport option works best for you.
Rotterdam
Visiting the World Championship in Rotterdam?
We recommend travelling to Rotterdam Ahoy by public transport. The Zuidplein metro and bus station is just a five-minute walk away.
Easily plan your trip with the RET app , and buy tickets right away for you and your group.
Parking at Ahoy is very limited, so we strongly advise coming by public transport. For full details about parking options, visit the Rotterdam Ahoy website.
Den Bosch
From ’s-Hertogenbosch station, bus lines 6, 8, and 9 (towards Empel or Maasoever) will easily take you to Maaspoort Den Bosch.
A bus departs every 10 minutes, so you’ll never have to wait long!
Plan your journey with public transport via 9292 .
The organizers of the IHF Women’s Handball World Championship 2025 do not sell parking tickets . For more information about parking, visit the Maaspoort Den Bosch website.
Visitor information
Before your visit, make sure to read the general visitor information for Rotterdam or ‘s-Hertogenbosch, as well. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about your visit to Rotterdam Ahoy or Maaspoort Den Bosch.
FAQ
What is the easiest way to travel to Rotterdam Ahoy?
We recommend traveling to Rotterdam Ahoy by public transport because parking spaces are limited. Ahoy is a five-minute walk from the Zuidplein bus and metro station.
Plan your journey via:
- NS: www.ns.nl
- RET: www.ret.nl
- 9292: www.9292ov.nl
If you are unable to travel by public transport, please purchase a parking ticket in advance via the Rotterdam Ahoy website.
Can I check in using a debit card on public transport? (Netherlands)
Yes, it is possible to check in for public transport in the Netherlands using a bank card via OVpay. With OVpay, you can check in and out using your contactless debit card, credit card, or mobile device. You don’t need to buy a separate ticket, top up a balance, or activate anything; you can travel immediately, and the costs are automatically deducted from your account. For more information, visit ret.nl/ovpay.
Can I purchase a parking ticket for the IHF Women’s Handball World Championship 2025? (Netherlands)
The organization of the IHF Women’s Handball World Championship 2025 does not sell parking tickets. Visit the Rotterdam Ahoy or Maaspoort websites for parking and public transport information.