Taxi · Noord-Holland
Taxi Den Helder
to Schiphol
A taxi from Den Helder to Schiphol costs a fixed price from €140 (Comfort) with SchipholRide. The ride takes about 84 minutes off-peak. The price is fixed before you book, even in traffic or on a detour.
Fixed prices from Den Helder
Total price incl. VAT, luggage and Schiphol parking. Price per ride, not per person.
Comfort · 1–4 pax · 3 bags
Volkswagen Passat or similar. Spacious, quiet ride for solo, couple or small family.
€140
Premium · 1–4 pax · 3 bags
Mercedes E-Class or similar. Comfortable business-class sedan.
€175
Van · 5–8 pax · 8 bags
Mercedes V-Class or similar. For families and groups with plenty of luggage.
€180
VIP · 1–3 pax · luxury
Mercedes S-Class or similar. Executive travel and special occasions, with water and wifi on board.
€310
What's included?
- ✓Fixed total price from €140 for Comfort, no meter
- ✓Live flight tracking: your pickup time shifts automatically if your flight is delayed
- ✓60 minutes of free waiting time after landing
- ✓Driver details in advance: name, number plate and pickup point sent before every airport pickup, or add Meet & Greet with a name sign in the arrivals hall (+ €30, with Premium, Van and VIP; included with VIP pickups from Schiphol)
- ✓Maxi-Cosi or toddler seat available: select it at the vehicle step when booking (€15 per ride)
- ✓Pay online with iDEAL, credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay
- ✓Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
- ✓No night surcharge: the same price at 3:00 AM as at 2:00 PM
- ✓Serving the entire Randstad and beyond, 24/7
Certain of your fare
Without a reservation, a street taxi may charge up to about €327 for this ride (±88 km, ±84 min) under the Dutch legal maximum meter rates for 2026. With us the price is fixed at €140 (Comfort) before you book, 57% below that legal maximum.*
And no surge pricing like ride-hailing apps: your fare doesn't rise with rain, rush hour or an early-morning flight, and traffic jams or detours don't change it either. The amount you see when booking from Den Helder is the amount on your receipt.
- ✓ No night surcharge
- ✓ No weekend or holiday surcharge
- ✓ No rush-hour surcharge
- ✓ No luggage fee
- ✓ No booking or payment fees
Pay securely online, in advance: iDEAL · Visa · Mastercard · Amex · Apple Pay · Google Pay
Never settle up in the taxi: no cash, no card terminal stress. Business trip? An invoice with VAT is available too.
* Comparison with the Dutch legal maximum taxi tariffs 2026 (passenger car: €4,31 start + €3,17/km + €0,52/min, wetten.overheid.nl), calculated over the usual off-peak travel time. Street taxis may charge less than the maximum; actual savings vary per ride. Full calculation per city.
Your ride from Den Helder
The Netherlands' naval port occupies the very tip of Noord-Holland: Den Helder, where the ferry casts off for Texel and Schiphol lies a full 88 kilometres to the south. Off-peak the drive takes around 84 minutes, exactly the kind of distance where a dependable taxi earns its keep, sparing you the earliest train or an overnight stay.
Fares are fixed in advance: €140 in Comfort (VW Passat or similar), €175 in Premium (Mercedes E-Class or similar), €180 for the Van with up to eight seats (V-Class or similar) and €310 in VIP (S-Class or similar).
Suitcases, VAT and the Schiphol parking charges all sit inside those amounts, and nights carry no supplement, practical for naval personnel and Texel travellers on irregular schedules. When you land back, the driver aligns the pick-up with your actual arrival, so the long ride home starts smoothly.
Virtually the whole route from Den Helder follows the N9 and the A9. The driver heads south out of the city over the N9 through the Kop van Noord-Holland, passing Schagen and Alkmaar, where the road becomes the A9.
That motorway continues via Heiloo, Uitgeest and Beverwijk towards the Haarlem area, finally meeting the A4 corridor at Badhoevedorp for the Schiphol exit. Allow about 84 minutes for the 88 kilometres outside the peaks.
The northern part over the N9 usually runs quietly; delays gather on the A9 around Alkmaar, Beverwijk and Badhoevedorp, where the morning and evening rush slows everything down. In those windows the journey can reach two hours.
Given the length and the risk of queues, your driver plans the pick-up generously so you check in with margin.
Pick-up in Den Helder
Every part of Den Helder counts as pick-up territory: the centre and the harbour, residential districts such as Nieuw Den Helder and De Schooten, and Julianadorp to the south with its beaches and holiday visitors.
Travelling onward to Texel, or stepping off the ferry, a pick-up at the ferry port is easily arranged. Write the full address into your booking and the driver stops outside your home. Den Helder station forms the northern terminus of the railway towards Alkmaar and Schiphol, yet with luggage and an early flight a direct taxi is usually more comfortable than a train plus a change.
Areas served: Centrum · Nieuw Den Helder · De Schooten · Julianadorp · Huisduinen; stations: Den Helder, Den Helder Zuid
Taxi from Schiphol Airport to Den Helder
The trip back to Den Helder favours a taxi above all in the evening and at night, when trains to the northern tip of Noord-Holland run infrequently and take their time. Your driver monitors the flight and brings you from Schiphol to the door (centre or Julianadorp alike) in roughly 84 minutes, the pick-up matched to your landing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the taxi from Den Helder to Schiphol?+
Count on €140 for Comfort, €175 for Premium, €180 for the eight-seat Van and €310 for VIP. Suitcases, VAT and the Schiphol parking all belong to the price, so nothing is settled with the driver afterwards.
How long does the journey take?+
Outside the rush hours you cover the 88 kilometres along the N9 and A9 in about 84 minutes. When the peak fills the road near Alkmaar and Beverwijk it can head towards two hours, which is why the driver builds ample margin into the pick-up time.
Can I be collected at the Texel ferry port?+
Yes. Whether you step off the boat or need dropping there, a pick-up point at the Den Helder ferry port is easily agreed. Mention it when booking and the driver waits in the right place.
Do you drive for naval personnel on early shifts?+
Certainly. With no night surcharge in play, a pick-up in the middle of the night costs the same as one at noon. For anyone working irregular hours around the naval port, that means a fixed, predictable price.
Will I reach an early flight on time?+
Yes. Because of the distance and the chance of queues, the driver schedules the pick-up generously, so you check in with room to spare. For a dawn departure you may well be collected in the dark, at the same fixed price.
Is a taxi cheaper than parking at Schiphol?+
For a longer trip it often is: you pay one fixed fare instead of parking fees per day, and you don't have to haul your cases from P3 to the terminal. Compare your own route with the price calculator.
How far in advance do I need to book my Schiphol taxi?+
You can book online up to 1 hour before pickup, day and night; only between 02:00 and 09:00 you can't book a ride departing that same morning. If online booking is no longer available, just call 085 060 2543 and we'll see what's possible. Booking earlier is always wise, especially in holiday periods.
Can my dog or pet come along?+
By arrangement: mention it when booking and we'll take it into account.
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