Venue

The FPL 25 conference will be held at the CORPUS Congress Centre in Leiden, The Netherlands. CORPUS Congress Centre is located in the heart of the Leiden Bio Science Park, a unique area where science, innovation, and health come together. Known for its interactive museum experience about the human body, CORPUS also offers modern facilities for conferences and events. The Congress Centre is conveniently situated near the Faculty of Science of Leiden University.

The recommended way to reach the venue is by entering the following address into your navigation app: CORPUS Congress Centre, Willem Einthovenstraat 1, 2342 BH, Oegstgeest.

Location: CORPUS Congress Centre

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How to get there

... by air

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is the largest Dutch airport offering great transport links to Leiden and the rest of the Netherlands. You can easily take the train, catch a bus, rent a car, or have someone collect you. Schiphol Station is located directly below the airport. It only takes a couple of minutes to walk from Arrivals to Schiphol Plaza, where you can take the stairs, escalator, or lift down to the platforms. The airport is easy to reach and offers excellent parking facilities. You can also rent a car—book the vehicle of your choice online or at one of the car rental desks in Arrivals 3.

The airport has an underground railway station with frequent services to Leiden (as final destination, or en route to The Hague/Den Haag, Rotterdam, or Vlissingen). The train journey from the airport to Leiden takes 15–20 minutes. You can book your train ticket in advance via the website of the Dutch Railways, and trains depart approximately every 10 minutes.

From Leiden Centraal Station, you can reach the CORPUS Congress Centre in several ways:

  • Bus: Take line 30 or 31 to Oegstgeest, CORPUS (recommended). Alternatively, you can take line 56 to Wassenaarseweg/CORPUS or line 9 to Willem Einthovenstraat.
  • By bike: Rent an OV-fiets at the station using an OV-chipkaart. The ride takes around 15 minutes.
  • Walking: It's about a 30-minute walk from the station to the venue.

Rotterdam The Hague Airport

Rotterdam The Hague Airport is the regional airport for the Rotterdam–The Hague metropolitan area. It offers direct flights to over 50 European destinations. Take bus 33 to Rotterdam Centraal Station, then continue by train to Leiden Centraal. The trip takes about 65 minutes.

From Leiden Centraal Station, you can reach the CORPUS Congress Centre in several ways:

  • Bus: Take line 30 or 31 to Oegstgeest, CORPUS (recommended). Alternatively, you can take line 56 to Wassenaarseweg/CORPUS or line 9 to Willem Einthovenstraat.
  • By bike: Rent an OV-fiets at the station using an OV-chipkaart. The ride takes around 15 minutes.
  • Walking: It's about a 30-minute walk from the station to the venue.

Eindhoven Airport

Eindhoven Airport is the second-largest airport in the Netherlands, serving more than 80 European travel destinations. Take bus 400 or 401 to Eindhoven Centraal Station. From there, travel to Leiden Centraal by train, typically with a transfer in Schiphol or Utrecht. The journey takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes.

From Leiden Centraal Station, you can reach the CORPUS Congress Centre in several ways:

  • Bus: Take line 30 or 31 to Oegstgeest, CORPUS (recommended). Alternatively, you can take line 56 to Wassenaarseweg/CORPUS or line 9 to Willem Einthovenstraat.
  • By bike: Rent an OV-fiets at the station using an OV-chipkaart. The ride takes around 15 minutes.
  • Walking: It's about a 30-minute walk from the station to the venue.

... by train

Leiden is conveniently connected to major cities in the Netherlands and across Europe by an efficient railway network. International travelers arriving by train can reach Leiden via high-speed rail services such as Eurostar and NS International, which connect cities like Paris, Brussels, London, and Berlin to major Dutch hubs such as Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and The Hague. From these cities, direct trains to Leiden Centraal Station run frequently, with travel times typically between 10 and 35 minutes. Leiden Centraal is centrally located and within walking distance of the conference venue and the city's main attractions.

From Leiden Centraal Station, you can reach the CORPUS Congress Centre in several ways:

  • Bus: Take line 30 or 31 to Oegstgeest, CORPUS (recommended). Alternatively, you can take line 56 to Wassenaarseweg/CORPUS or line 9 to Willem Einthovenstraat.
  • By bike: Rent an OV-fiets at the station using an OV-chipkaart. The ride takes around 15 minutes.
  • Walking: It's about a 30-minute walk from the station to the venue.

... by car

Leiden is conveniently located between the A4 and A44 highways, making it easy to reach by car from all directions in the Netherlands and neighboring countries. The CORPUS Congress Centre is situated near the A44, with direct access from exit 8 (Leiden, Katwijk, Oegstgeest).

On-site parking is available at the venue:

  • Parking type: Covered garage, next to the Congress Centre
  • Rate: €10.00 per car (first 30 minutes are free)
  • Maximum vehicle height: 2.10 m
  • Electric charging: 10 charging spots available
  • Accessibility: No elevator in the garage; visitors with mobility challenges may be dropped off directly at the main entrance