Route description and accessibility

Accessibility and roadworks

• 2026: overview large-scale mobility disruption A10 and Station Amsterdam Zuid [2026/05/6]

  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  12- 18 May

  From Tuesday 12 May to Thursday to Monday 18 May 2026 we expect major traffic disruption on the south side of Amsterdam. The A4 and the A10 South will be closed at various times. The extra travel time could amount to up to an hour.

  Closed

  A10 Zuid (South) direction A1 Hengelo / A2 Utrecht (outer ring):

  • From Tuesday, 12 May 22.00 to Thursday, 14 May 05.00, only 2 lanes will be available during the day (13 May) on the A10 South towards A1 Hengelo and A2 Utrecht. In the evening and at night, only 1 lane will be available.
  • From Saturday, 16 May 22.00 to Monday, 18 May 05.00, only 2 lanes will be available during the day (17 May) on the A10 South towards A1 Hengelo and A2 Utrecht. In the evening and at night, only 1 lane will be available.

  A4 Badhoevedorp junction direction Amsterdam:

  • From Tuesday, 12 May 22.00 to Thursday, 14 May 05.00, the A4 is closed at the Badhoevedorp junction in the direction of Amsterdam. This applies to traffic coming from the direction of Schiphol and Amstelveen.
  • From Saturday, 16 May 22.00 to Monday, 18 May 05.00 the A4 is closed at the Badhoevedorp junction in the direction of Amsterdam. This applies to traffic coming from the direction of Schiphol and Amstelveen

  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 [2026/05/06)

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

  • 13–17 May: no train services
    
    Travel advice
    As train services will be partially or completely suspended on these days, it is important to allow for extra travel time and alternative transport. The metro will continue to run, ensuring that the VU campus remains easily accessible via metro lines.

  Work
  In April and May, preparations will be made for the construction of a wider underpass, which is due to be completed in 2027. The current 12-metre-wide underpass offers too little space and will be widened to 40 metres. 

  The cycle and pedestrian tunnel towards Antoni Vivaldistraat will be built at the same time. All tracks will be temporarily removed for this purpose. A concrete deck will then be laid, onto which the railway track will be placed. This will serve as the roof of the tunnel. The works are part of the Zuidasdok government project, centred around the station.

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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