Comfort
VW Passat or similar
1-4 passengers · 3 suitcases
Fixed price
€65
Ferry taxi IJmuiden · fixed price
IJmuiden Ferry Terminal
↔ Schiphol Airport
Stepping off the DFDS ferry from Newcastle as a foot passenger, or travelling to IJmuiden for the crossing? SchipholRide arranges private transport between the ferry terminal at the Sluisplein and Schiphol Airport or Amsterdam: one fixed price per ride, room for all your luggage and a driver who is ready when you are.
Book ferry taxi →Fixed prices
IJmuiden ↔ Schiphol by class
The same fixed price in both directions, per ride and not per person. Including VAT and luggage, with no night surcharge — also for the early ferry-day pickups.
Premium
Mercedes E-Class
1-4 passengers · 3 suitcases
Fixed price
€80
Best for groups & luggage
Van
Mercedes V-Class
5-8 passengers · 8 suitcases
Fixed price
€85
VIP
Mercedes S-Class
1-3 passengers · 3 suitcases
Fixed price
€130
Heading to Amsterdam or another address instead of Schiphol? Enter both addresses in the booking form and the fixed price for that route appears straight away.
How to plan it
Three routes around your crossing
IJmuiden has no train station of its own, so as a foot passenger with luggage the door-to-door taxi is the relaxed option. Here is how to handle each leg.
1
Off the morning ferry, on to Schiphol
The overnight crossing from Newcastle docks in IJmuiden in the morning. Book your taxi ahead and your driver is waiting at the agreed spot by the terminal when you walk out; the drive to Schiphol takes about 35 minutes outside rush hour. Schiphol recommends arriving 2 hours before a European flight and 3 hours before an intercontinental one — so count back from your departure time.
2
From Schiphol to the ferry
Flying in on the day of your crossing? Your flight is tracked live, your pickup time shifts automatically if it is delayed, and you get 60 minutes of free waiting time after landing. Your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a name sign and takes you straight to the Sluisplein. Check your DFDS travel documents for the check-in deadline and plan a comfortable margin.
3
On to Amsterdam or your hotel
Not flying at all, but heading into the city? That ride works in the same booking form: enter the ferry terminal and your hotel in Amsterdam, Haarlem or anywhere else in the Netherlands, and the fixed price appears immediately. Door-to-door, with no dragging suitcases between buses and trains.
No car on board
Crossing as a foot passenger? Go door-to-door
Without a car on board, the last miles on either side of the North Sea are the awkward part of the journey. A pre-booked taxi closes that gap: your driver is ready at the terminal or in the Schiphol arrivals hall, and you pay one fixed amount per car that you knew before you left home. Travelling as a family or group of up to 8? The Van, a Mercedes V-Class, has a separate luggage compartment for 8 suitcases — hand luggage rides inside the cabin.
Each passenger brings 1 suitcase plus 1 piece of hand luggage free as standard. Booking is done in a few minutes online, and you pay by card or iDEAL when you book — no cash needed on the day.
Good to know
- ✓Ferry terminal address: Felison Terminal, Sluisplein, IJmuiden
- ✓Drive to Schiphol: ±35 minutes outside rush hour
- ✓Book up to 4 hours ahead, change for free up to 24 hours in advance
- ✓Pay online by card or iDEAL when you book
- ✓Arriving on a cruise ship instead? See the cruise taxi for Felison Cruise Terminal
Frequently asked questions
About the ferry taxi in IJmuiden
Where does the driver wait at the IJmuiden ferry terminal?+
When booking, enter "Felison Terminal, Sluisplein, IJmuiden" as your pickup or drop-off address and mention the DFDS ferry in the notes field. Your driver will then be waiting at the agreed spot by the terminal when you walk off the ship. Note that this is the ferry terminal at the Sluisplein — cruise ships use the separate Felison Cruise Terminal at the Cruiseboulevard.
How much is a taxi from the ferry terminal to Schiphol?+
One fixed price per ride, the same in both directions: Comfort €65 (1-4 passengers), Premium €80, Van €85 (5-8 passengers) and VIP €130. Including VAT and luggage, with no night surcharge. The price is per car, not per person — as a family or group you share one amount.
Can I take a taxi from the ferry to Amsterdam instead of Schiphol?+
Yes. Many foot passengers spend a few days in Amsterdam before or after the crossing. Enter the ferry terminal and your hotel or address in Amsterdam in the booking form and you see the fixed price for that route straight away. The same works for Haarlem or any other Dutch address.
What pickup time should I choose after the ferry docks?+
The overnight DFDS crossing from Newcastle arrives in IJmuiden in the morning. As a foot passenger, allow some time to disembark and clear passport control before you reach the terminal exit. Pick a pickup time with a little margin — and if your plans shift, changing your booking is free up to 24 hours in advance.
My flight lands on the day of the crossing. Will I make the ferry?+
Your flight is tracked live: if it is delayed, your pickup time shifts with it, and you get 60 minutes of free waiting time after landing. Your driver waits in the arrivals hall at Schiphol with a name sign and drives you to the ferry terminal in IJmuiden in about 35 minutes. Check your DFDS travel documents for the check-in deadline and count back from there.
Is there a train from the IJmuiden ferry terminal to Schiphol?+
No — IJmuiden has no train station of its own, so a journey by public transport means changing between buses and trains with all your luggage. A taxi takes you door-to-door in about 35 minutes outside rush hour, at one fixed price per car that you can share with your travel party.
Also useful
More around your crossing
Cruise taxi IJmuiden
Felison Cruise Terminal ↔ Schiphol at a fixed price, with room for cruise luggage.
Lees meer →
Taxi IJmuiden to Schiphol
The route from IJmuiden itself: districts, pickup times and FAQs.
Lees meer →
Hotel transfer
Pickup at your hotel entrance anywhere in the Netherlands, luggage help included.
Lees meer →
Ferry booked? Arrange your transfer now
Enter the terminal and your address — your fixed price appears instantly.
Book ferry taxi →