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Whether you're travelling by car, plane, ferry or Eurostar, we want your journey to Efteling to be as smooth as possible.
Here you’ll find practical tips and answers to the most frequently asked travel questions. If you’d like personalised advice, just get in touch.
Efteling is located in Kaatsheuvel in the Netherlands. Depending on how you choose to travel, journey times vary, but you can reach Efteling in as little as 4–5 hours from the UK (for example, by driving via LeShuttle and onwards from Calais).
You can travel to Efteling by car via LeShuttle or ferry, fly into nearby airports in the Netherlands and continue by car or transfer, take the Eurostar to Rotterdam, or join one of our coach trips.
The crossing takes just 35 minutes from Folkestone to Calais.
The drive from Calais to Efteling takes around 3 hours.
No. Vehicles fitted with LPG or similar gas tanks are not permitted for safety reasons.
Flexiplus tickets allow you to travel at a time that suits you, with dedicated check-in lanes, priority boarding, and access to the Flexiplus lounge with complimentary snacks and drinks (for cars under 1.85m). It’s ideal if you want flexibility or expect your travel timings to change.
We strongly recommend it. Our European Breakdown cover can assist with mechanical or electrical issues, punctures, towing, replacement vehicles and even overnight accommodation if needed.
Yes. We offer both single-trip policies (up to 180 days) and annual multi-trip cover (each trip up to 31 days, with options for longer durations).
You can sail overnight from Hull to Rotterdam, or take a shorter Dover to Calais crossing and drive from France. Hull to Rotterdam is especially relaxing, with cabins and lots of onboard entertainment.
The sailing takes around 12 hours overnight.
Just around 1.5 hours.
Yes, many ferries welcome pets, and some ships have secure onboard kennels.
You can fly into Amsterdam Schiphol, Rotterdam The Hague Airport or Eindhoven Airport. Eindhoven is the closest, taking around 30–40 minutes by car. Rotterdam is just under an hour away, while Amsterdam Schiphol is around 1 hour and 15 minutes from Efteling. Each airport offers straightforward onward travel, whether you choose to hire a car or arrange a direct transfer.
Yes, we can arrange car hire from various airports, offering a choice of car types and durations.
Yes. Take the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Rotterdam. The journey takes just over 3 hours. From Rotterdam, Efteling is around a 1 to 1.5 hour drive.
Absolutely. Car hire and taxi transfers are available, depending on how you’d like to continue your journey.
Yes. Our 3-night coach breaks include return coach travel, Channel crossings, hotel accommodation with breakfast, and a 2-day visit to Efteling.
These trips typically run for 4 days / 3 nights.
Breakfast is included each morning. Additional meals can be purchased during travel or at the hotel.
Yes, road quality is excellent and signage is clear. The route to Efteling is straightforward whether coming from France or Rotterdam.
No. Both LeShuttle and ferry travel allow you to pack freely, which is ideal for families.
Yes. Cars, bikes, caravans and mobility items are generally allowed, though some routes have restrictions for LPG-fitted vehicles.
For more information or to book please call us on 0330 880 5145.
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