Defqon.1 Weekend visit transport
Perks of bus transfers for Weekend visitors
While we offer you a multitude of options. We want you to provide you with the best options. There are multiple ways to travel to the Holy Grounds, but the best way is undoubtedly by bus.
Perks of bus transfers for Weekend Visitors:
- Access to the Camping Grounds via the Bus Entrance, located next to the Camping Grounds, instead of the Regular Entrance.
- The Shuttle Service from Dronten Station to Biddinghuizen avoids car traffic completely.
- Shorter queues upon arrival, meaning more time to set up camp and party!
- Guaranteed of a spot on Camping Fields 0 till 4 (and you don’t have to cross the infamous bridge).
- You don’t have to worry about being the designated driver.
- Travelling by bus means less cars going to Defqon.1, which results in less pollution and traffic.
Tranfser Service | Utrecht CS / Amsterdam CS / Schiphol Airport
With this Transfer Service, you'll be able to travel from three major stations in The Netherlands straight to the Holy Grounds. On Thursday or Friday, the transfer departs from Utrecht Central Station, Amsterdam Central Station and Schiphol Airport. On Monday, you'll return to the station you departed from.
Shuttle Service | Dronten Station
Going to Defqon.1 by public transport? Then this is the option for you! The Shuttle Service takes you straight from Dronten Central Station to Defqon.1 and back. This transfer is exclusively available for those in possession of a Weekend Ticket who arrive on Thursday or Friday and leave again on Monday.
National pick-up points
Are you already in The Netherlands and do you want to travel from your preferred city or village to Defqon.1? We offer a wide range of bus trips that will take you to the Holy Grounds in no time, and back! National bus transfers are available for both weekend and day visitors.
International pick-up points
Visiting Defqon.1 from abroad? We offer travel options from four different countries for all you dedicated Weekend Warriors. Check out the available pick-up points in Germany, Austria, Denmark and Poland in our add-on shop.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Still have any questions on how to get to Defqon.1 by bus? Check out our FAQ to see if we have the answer!
ARE THERE ANY TRANSFERS GOING TO AND FROM LANDAL AND MOLECATEN PARK?
Each park package includes a daily shuttle bus from and to Defqon.1 for each person. The shuttle will run once every hour and will continue until 02:00 AM. Please keep in mind that at the end of each day of Defqon.1 the shuttle can be crowded, so it is possible that you need to wait a little while.
Please download your transfer voucher before checking in at the reception of the park where you are staying, you will need this to receive the needed wristband for the shuttle bus.
ARE THERE ANY TRANSFERS GOING TO AND FROM THE HOTEL THAT I BOOKED THROUGH A TRAVEL PACKAGE?
Each hotel package includes a return transfer on Saturday per person. The other days are not included in the package, these transfers can be purchased separately. Please download your transfer voucher prior to check-in. The Saturday transfer is shown on your transfer voucher by default, any extra transfers you may have purchased will be shown under 'items' on your transfer voucher. The hotel transfers will run on set times, communicated 2 weeks prior to Defqon.1.
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE THE TRANSFER TIMES?
You will receive the transfer times 2 weeks prior to Defqon.1 by e-mail. Please check your spam inbox and read the transfer e-mail carefully. Please keep in mind that there are fixed transfer times, if you don't make it on time to the transfer bus, Q-dance Travel cannot arrange any substitute transportation or provide refunds.
I SEE A LOT OF TRANSFERS, WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TRANSFERS IN THE TICKET SHOP?
There are different types of transfers available in the shop.
The transfers shown in your travel & stay package are the private transfers from Schiphol Airport, bus transfer returns from Schiphol Airport, CS Amsterdam or CS Utrecht, Daily shuttlebus (only with parc accommodations) and daily transfers (only with hotel accommodations).
The transfers shown at the organized bus transport – Dutch bus are transfers from different places in the Netherlands. These buses are available on different days. Please pay attention to which arrival and departure day you select.
Transfers shown at the organized bus transport – international buses are buses from different countries. These buses are available on different days, please pay attention to which arrival and departure day you select.
Shuttle bus Dronten to Defqon.1 . The shuttle bus is only available for those in possession of a Defqon.1 Weekend Ticket! This is a shuttle bus ticket for transfer between Dronten train station and the festival site.
WHAT'S THE SHUTTLEBUS SCHEDULE?
Dronten to Defqon.1
- Thursday June 22nd 10:00 – 20:00
- Friday June 23rd 08:00 – 14:00
Defqon.1 to Dronten
- Sunday June 25th 19:00 – 23:00
- Monday June 26th 09:00 – 15:00
HOW ABOUT BUS TRANSFERS TO DEFQON.1 AND BACK?
On Thursday and Friday, transfers from Central Station (CS) Amsterdam, Amsterdam Schiphol and Central Station (CS) Utrecht will be available. These transfers are set for Thursday or Friday and will go back on Monday. These days are set in advance and cannot be changed. The times are set as well and shown during your purchasing process.
HOW ABOUT THE DAILY SHUTTLE BUS FOR PARC ACCOMODATIONS AND HOTEL TRANSFERS?
Bus Transfers:
The parc and hotel packages include a transfer or shuttle to and from Defqon.1. Please read the information below your booked accommodation to find out all the information regarding your transfer or shuttle. The parc shuttle will run once every hour and will continue until 02:00 AM, please keep in mind that after each day at Defqon.1 the shuttle can be crowded, so you may have to wait a little while. The hotel transfers will drive on the set times communicated 2 weeks prior to Defqon.1.
Parc:
Each parc package includes a daily shuttle bus from and to Defqon.1 for each person. The shuttle bus will run once per hour. Please download your transfer voucher before checking in at the reception, you will need this to receive the needed wristband for the shuttle bus.
Hotel:
Each hotel package includes a return transfer on Saturday per person. The other days are not included in the package, these transfers can be purchased separate. Please download your transfer voucher prior to check-in. The Saturday transfer is shown on your transfer voucher, the extra transfers are shown under items at your transfer voucher. With the transfer voucher, you will receive the correct bus voucher during check-in. This is needed to enter the bus!
You will receive the transfer times 2 weeks prior to Defqon.1 by e-mail, please check your spam inbox and read the transfer e-mail carefully. Please keep in mind that there are fixed transfer times, if you don't make it on time to the transfer bus, Q-dance Travel cannot arrange any substitute transportation or provide refunds.
CAN I CHANGE MY TRANSFER DAY TO AND/OR FROM DEFQON.1?
It is not possible to change the day or time of the transfer you have chosen during the add-on sale.
CAN I CHANGE MY TRANSFER TIME TO AND/OR FROM DEFQON.1?
It is not possible to change the day or time of the transfer you have chosen during the add-on sale.
CAN I TRANSFER WITH ANOTHER TRANSFER THAN I BOOKED?
It is not possible to chooze another transfer than the one you've booked.
CAN I GO BACK ON ANOTHER DAY THAN MONDAY?
No, the transfer does not go back on other days.
CAN I HAVE DIFFERENT PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF LOCATIONS?
It is not possible to have different locations. So, if you choose Amsterdam Schiphol, you will go from and back to Amsterdam Schiphol.
I MISSED MY TRANSFER, WHAT CAN I DO?
Please contact us at our emergency number, so we can double-check for you if the transfer has left. If the transfer left, we, unfortunately, cannot arrange other transportation for you.
WHAT IS THE PICK-UP LOCATION?
We will let you know a couple of weeks in advance of Defqon.1 where your bus will be standing.
WHAT DO I NEED TO GET ON THE BUS?
Please make sure to download your latest confirmation. This confirmation will show the purchase of the bus transfer.
HOW CAN I ASK A QUESTION REGARDING MY INTERNATIONAL BUS TRANSFER?
If you have any questions regarding the international bus transfers, please contact travel@q-dance.com.
HOW CAN I ASK A QUESTION REGARDING MY DUTCH BUS TRANSFER?
If you have any questions regarding the national bus transfers, please contact Partybussen via https://www.partybussen.nl/contact or check your confirmation e-mail.
HOW CAN I ASK A QUESTION REGARDING THE SHUTTLEBUS?
If you have any questions regarding the bus shuttle from Dronten, please contact info@q-dance.com
ARE THERE ANY TRANSFERS GOING TO AND FROM THE HOTEL THAT I BOOKED THROUGH A TRAVEL PACKAGE?
Each hotel package includes a return transfer on Saturday per person. The other days are not included in the package, these transfers can be purchased separately. Please download your transfer voucher prior to check-in. The Saturday transfer is shown on your transfer voucher by default, any extra transfers you may have purchased will be shown under 'items' on your transfer voucher. The hotel transfers will run on set times, communicated 2 weeks prior to Defqon.1.
