How to reach the KNMI

The visiting address of KNMI is:
Wilhelminalaan 10, 3732 GK De Bilt.

By bus

The most convenient way to travel to KNMI is by bus (called streekbus in Dutch). There are four bus lines from the Central Station of Utrecht to KNMI, these are number 50,52, 53 and 54 (click the number for schedules). A ticket can be bought in the bus, but buying a "strippenkaart" in advance is cheaper. "Strippenkaarten" can be bought at the bus station. The bus ride will approximately take 15 minutes. You have to get out at the stop called "Tunneltje De Bilt". The map below shows the stop and KNMI.

By bike

Travelling by bike is very common in The Netherlands. A bike can be rent at the Central Station of Utrecht. The ride from the station to the KNMI takes 20 minutes for an experienced biker.

By car

Travelling by car may take a long time in the morning because of traffic jams in and around Utrecht, 30 minutes is the average travel time.
On this site a zoomable map explains you how to drive from the hotel to KNMI. You need to give the zipcode (in Dutch: postcode) of your depature address, in the left column. This is 3531 BL for the Park Plaza Hotel. The zipcode of your destination, KNMI, is 3732 GK and must be given in the right column.