Sustainable transport in and to Delft
Delft welcomes you with open arms - and preferably as sustainably as possible. Whether you enter the city or move from A to B: there are plenty of green ways to do so. Think cycling, walking, sailing along the canals or a ride with the Delft City Shuttle. Even the horse-drawn tram passes by!
Choose consciously, travel smartly and contribute to a liveable city. That way you can make your visit not only more fun, but also more sustainable.
Visit Delft sustainably - 5 ways to get from A to B
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By public transport
Delft is easily accessible by train, tram or bus. The station is right in the centre, so you can walk straight into town. With NS, HTM or RET you travel quickly and without fuss. A sustainable choice - and often faster than by car. Also handy: check your public transport planner in advance.
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By bike
Do you live nearby? Then cycling is the ideal way to get to Delft. From surrounding towns such as The Hague, Rijswijk or Pijnacker you can reach the centre in no time via safe cycle paths. On the way, enjoy the greenery and arrive relaxed and sustainable. There are plenty of bicycle parking facilities in Delft.
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By (shared) car
By car? Then choose a shared or electric car to reduce your impact. Delft has several P+R locations on the outskirts of the city where you can easily transfer to a bicycle or public transport. This keeps the city centre accessible while contributing to cleaner air and less congestion.
Sustainable travel in Delft
Once you arrive in Delft, there are plenty of sustainable options for getting around the city. And don't just think about walking or cycling, no in Delft you can also enter the canals, board a real Delft City Shuttle or even go back in time with the horse tram. So choose your means of transport and enjoy your journey through Delft!
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Horse-drawn tram
The horse tram takes you back in time and transports you through the city as they did in the nineteenth century. Board the horse-drawn tram in front of the Town Hall and parade along the canals and streets as you discover the city's history.
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On the water
Enter Delft's iconic canals and admire the historic city centre from a completely different perspective. Board a canal boat and listen to the stories of the local skippers. You can also get behind the wheel yourself and explore the canals in a rented boat. Prefer being active on the water? Then hire a sup or pedal on one of the pedalos on the Delftse Hout lakes.
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Delft City Shuttle
Do you want to discover Delft in a practical, environmentally friendly and fun way? Then hop on board the Delft City Shuttle. This genuine Delft shuttle will take you to any location in Delft you like in no time. You can hop on and off at various stops or choose to drive past all the sights within 35 minutes.
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Cycling
Cycling
Delft is ideal for exploring by bike: compact, flat and plenty of cycle paths. There are plenty of useful facilities for cyclists, such as good access routes, guarded bicycle sheds and beautiful surroundings to explore. So above all, grab your two-wheeler to explore Delft.
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By foot
Delft is a real walking city. Besides the fact that everything is easy to walk through the compact city, you can enjoy all the beauty around you on foot. There are plenty of (online) walking routes in Delft that allow you to discover the city from a different perspective every time. There are also plenty of opportunities to stop off and take a well-deserved break.
Make your visit even more sustainable
A day out in Delft is always a good idea - but why not stay a little longer? By staying overnight (or more), you get more out of your visit and limit unnecessary travel movements. Moreover, you can enjoy everything Delft has to offer at your leisure: from historic canals to atmospheric cafés.
We would love to inspire you for a multi-day stay in Delft. Below are a few tips to help you make the most of your stay.
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24 hours in Delft
Delft is actually way too nice for just 1 night's sleep, but you can still see an awful lot in that short time.
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48 hours in Delft
Did you know that besides a beautiful historic city centre, Delft is surrounded by beautiful, green surroundings! Ideal for exploring by bike or other sustainable means of transport.
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72 hours in Delft
Delft is the perfect base for a long weekend away. Discover the charm, history, cosiness and picturesque streets of the city itself, but be sure to explore the surrounding area too. Travel to the coast by public transport, for example, and discover city and beach in one weekend.
Sustainable transport to Royal Delft is rewarded
Royal Delft is one of the city's most popular destinations for visitors and tourists. This is the place where the most beautiful creations of Delft Blue are created. However, Royal Delft is located just outside Delft city centre, so many people take the car to visit the museum! That is why we want to work with D'serve to encourage sustainable means of transport towards Royal Delft!
Wondering how you can contribute and earn your reward? Find out via the button below!
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D'serve is an initiative of Platform Bezoekerseconomie Delft in cooperation with Delft Marketing and Stichting Centrum Management Delft, with support from Delft4GlobalGoals and the participating entrepreneurs and organisations in Delft.