Route description and accessibility

Accessibility and roadworks

• Works at De Boelelaan-West 18 May to 9 August 2026 [2026/06/10]

  From 18 May to 9 August 2026, work will be carried out on De Boelelaan-West – the section between Parnassusweg/Buitenveldertselaan and Van der Boechorststraat – to make changes to both the tram tracks running alongside the VU and the pedestrian crossing at the junction of De Boelelaan – Parnassusweg/Buitenveldertselaan. This will improve traffic flow and enable cyclists and pedestrians to cross more safely at Parnassusweg. The work will be carried out in four different phases, each causing varying levels of disruption.

  18 May to 7 June (phase 1a, three weeks)
  - Road traffic in both directions will be affected by the closure of one of the two lanes.
  
  8 June to 3 July (phase 1b, four weeks)
  - The crossing at the De Boelelaan/VU tram stop will be out of use: pedestrians and cyclists will be diverted.
  
  4 July to 19 July (phase 2, two weeks)
  - Road traffic in both directions will be affected by the closure of one of the two lanes.
  - The west side of the pedestrian and cycle crossing at the De Boelelaan/Parnassusweg junction will be partially out of use.
  - Cyclists will be diverted via Gustav Mahlerlaan to the north and A.J. Ernststraat to the south.
  - Tram line 24 will not run via De Boelelaan during this period.
  - Bus stops in both directions have been moved to a temporary location.
  
  20 July to 9 August (phase 3, three weeks)
  - Traffic: De Boelelaan West is completely closed to cars, scooters and motorbikes. Traffic will be diverted on site.
  - Pedestrians and cyclists: will be diverted at the De Boelelaan – Parnassusweg junction via the crossing on the east side of the junction.
  
  Read more about this work here.

• 2026: overview large-scale mobility disruption A10 and Station Amsterdam Zuid [2026/07/13]

  During the forthcoming year, there will be hard work on two major Zuidasdok projects: the renovation of the Amsterdam Zuid station and the reconstruction of the De Nieuwe Meer junction. This work will take place throughout the year and will regularly cause road and rail closures. Below is a global overview of the most significant work. 

   TRAFFIC DISRUPTION A10/A4/Zuidas

  Saturday 4 July – Sunday 16 August 

  • Underpass of the A10 South on Amstelveenseweg closed. Buses, cyclists and pedestrians will still be able to pass the roadworks, except in the evenings and at night on 13, 14 and 15 July between 9.00 pm and 7.30 am

  Friday 21 August – Monday 24 August 

  • A4 towards the A10 West closed

  Monday 24  August 07.00 hrs - Friday 28 August 19.00 hrs - Parnassusweg

  • Work is being carried out on an extended metro platform across Parnassusweg. To ensure safety on site, the east side of Parnassusweg (direction city centre) will be closed to cyclists, pedestrians and motor vehicles during these two periods. Traffic will be diverted.

  Monday 20 July at 5.00 am until Monday 17 August at 1.00 am – Beethovenstraat

  • During the above period, the underpass at the viaduct on Beethovenstraat will be closed to cars in both directions. Diversions are in place for cars, cyclists and pedestrians

  More information about the traffic disruptions by car and public transport (train/metro/tram) can be found on the website Zuidas.nl. For more information about the traffic in the region Amsterdam, please refer to the accessibility page of the municipality of Amsterdam (AmsterdamBereikbaar.nl).

• Overview of public transport congestions 2026 Zuidas [2026/05/18)

  Below is an overview of the congestions known to date. All dates are subject to change.
  Tip: check your route before heading out

  Tram 24 will not run via De Boelelaan from 4 July to 19 July
  Due to roadworks on De Boelelaan, tram line 24 will not run via De Boelelaan during this period.
  Bus stops in both directions have been moved to a temporary location. 

  Works
  Modifications are being carried out to both the tram tracks along the VU and the pedestrian crossing at the junction of De Boelelaan and Parnassusweg/Buitenveldertselaan. More info. 

  Travel advice
  Please allow for extra travel time. Plan your journey in advance via 9292.nl or gvb.nl/reisinformatie. 

Route description Vrije Universiteit - Car

• From the A10 ring road to VU Amsterdam

  The A10 Amsterdam ring road can be reached from all directions. Follow the A10 to the Zuid/Amstelveen exit S 108. Turn left at the end of the slip road onto Amstelveenseweg: after about three hundred yards (at VU hospital building) turn left again onto De Boelelaan. VU Amsterdam can be reached via city routes S 108 and S 109.

  VU Campus on Google maps
  VU Uilenstede on Google maps

• Parking

  As a visitor to VU Amsterdam, you could park in garage P3 VU Campus. This is located under the Nieuwe Universiteitsgebouw and can be reached via the Van der Boechorststraat. Via the pedestrian exits (De Boelelaan and Campusplein) you can easily reach the various VU buildings.

  Around the VU Campus are also municipal parking lots where you can park if desired. 

  More information about parking facilities can be found at www.parkerenbijvu.nl.

  • Parking near VU-VUmc
  • Parking locations
  • Parking for people with disabilities
  • Kiss & Ride 

  Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Route description Vrije Universiteit - Public transport

• From Station Amsterdam Zuid to VU Amsterdam

  It's a 10-minute walk to VU Amsterdam from Station Amsterdam Zuid.

  By public transport in approx. 2-4 minutes, get off at De Boelelaan / VU:

  • Tram 5 direction Amstelveen Stadshart
  • Bus 62 direction Haarlemmermeerstation
  • Bus 198 toward Schiphol Airport
  • Bus 242 towards Mijdrecht Centrum
  • Bus 346 direction Haarlem Station
  • Bus 348 direction Uithoorn
  • Bus 358 towards Kudelstaart

• From Station Amsterdam Centraal to VU Amsterdam

  • Metro 52 (Noord/Zuidlijn) towards Station Zuid (10 min) - get off at Station Zuid; see further 'From Amsterdam Zuid station'
  • Metro 51 direction Isolatorweg (15 min) - stop Station Zuid; see further 'From Amsterdam Zuid station'
  • Tram 24 direction VUmc (35 min) - De Boelelaan/VU exit stop
  • Tram 5 direction Amstelveen Stadshart - get off at A.J. Ernststraat

• From Station Amsterdam Sloterdijk to VU Amsterdam

  • Metro 50 direction Central Station (15 min) - up to the Amstelveenseweg stop and change to tram 24 towards VU Amsterdam, or walk (10 minutes); or get off at Station Zuid stop and see further 'From Amsterdam Zuid station'
  • Metro 51 direction Central Station (15 min) - up to the Amstelveenseweg stop and change to tram 24 towards VU Amsterdam, or walk (10 minutes); or get off at Station Zuid stop and see further 'From Amsterdam Zuid station'
  • Bus 15 direction Station Zuid (30 min) - get off at Station Zuid (terminus); see further 'From Amsterdam Zuid station'

• From Station Amsterdam Amstel to VU Amsterdam

  • Metro 51 direction Isolatorweg (10 min) - get off at Station Zuid (terminus); see further 'From Amsterdam Zuid station'
  • Bus 62 towards Haarlemmermeerstation (30 min) - get off at De Boelelaan

• From Station Duivendrecht to VU Amsterdam

  • Train to Amsterdam Zuid Station (5-7 min); see further 'From Amsterdam Zuid station'
  • Metro 50 direction Isolatorweg (9 min) - get off at Amsterdam Zuid; see further 'From Amsterdam Zuid station'
  • Metro 54 towards Amsterdam Centraal (9 min) - change at the Van der Madeweg to metro 50 towards Isolatorweg; or at Spaklerweg change to metro 51 towards Isolatorweg - Amsterdam Zuid exit; see further 'From Amsterdam Zuid station'

• From Schiphol Airport to VU Amsterdam

  • Train to Amsterdam Zuid Station (6-7 min); see further 'From Amsterdam Zuid station'
  • Bus 198 direction Amsterdam Zuid Station (25 min) - exit: De Boelelaan / VU

• Regional buses

  Get off: De Boelelaan / VU

  • Bus 242 from Mijdrecht via Uithoorn and Amstelveen
  • Bus 341 from Hoofddorp via Schiphol
  • Bus 346 from Haarlem
  • Bus 348 from Uithoorn via Amstelveen
  • Bus 358 from Kudelstaart via Aalsmeer and Amstelveen

  Get off: Amsterdam UMC - location VUmc

  • Bus 347 from Uithoorn via Amstelveen
  • Bus 357 from Aalsmeer via Amstelveen

• More information

  At important public transfer points such as stations, some metro and bus stops and P+R areas, it is also possible to rent the public transport bicycle (OV-fiets). In Amsterdam this is possible, among others, at Amsterdam RAI station, Amsterdam Central, Amsterdam Lelylaan, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Amsterdam South. More information about OV-fiets can be found here. It is possible to download a route description and map via the NS digital journey planner. It explains how you can cycle to the location from stations in Amsterdam.

• Current travel information

  • 9292
  • GVB (bus, tram and metro in Amsterdam)
  • Connexxion (regional buses)
  • Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
  • Van A naar Beter [in Dutch]
  • Road works municipality of Amsterdam [in Dutch]
  • Road works Schiphol-Amsterdam-Almere [in Dutch]

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