How to get to EJC 2026
Ptuj Old Town
Ptuj, Slovenia – Europe’s oldest town with a real castle! 🏰
Visit the official Ptuj website
By Public Transport
The easiest way is by train to Arnhem Centraal, then bus 105 (direction Velp) to “Papendal” stop – right in front of the entrance.
Current construction works:
Check the latest info on NS.nl and DB.de
By Bike
Flat, beautiful routes from Arnhem (15–20 min). Bike parking everywhere.
Carpool
Use the official EJC carpool platform →
Shuttle Buses (during convention)
Saturday 2 Aug – 10:30 – 00:00 every 30 min
Sunday 3 Aug – 11:30 – 21:30 every 30 min
Thursday 7 Aug – 13:30 – 01:00 (night service after parade)
Sunday 10 Aug – 09:00 – 20:00
All from Arnhem Centraal → Papendal
By Car
Follow A12 → exit 26 (Arnhem Noord) → follow “Papendal” signs.
Free parking on site.
By Plane
Closest airports:
- Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 1h15 by train
- Eindhoven (EIN) – 1h30
- Düsseldorf Weeze (NRN) – 1h15 (cheap Ryanair flights)