Conference Venue and Travel Details

Grace, Governance and Globalization
Theology and Public Life
Edward Schillebeeckx Centenary Conference
Radboud University Nijmegen, the Netherlands
27 - 30 August 2014
TRAVEL DETAILS
The conference takes place in Conference Centre Soeterbeeck in Ravenstein.
Address:
Elleboogstraat 2
5371 LL Ravenstein
Telephone Conference Centre: +31 (0) 24 361 59 99
Conference website: www.publieketheologie.nl
By air and public transport
If you arrive at Schiphol airport:
- Train tickets can be purchased from the vending machines in the airport hall or at the ticket
office.
- Take the train to ‘s Hertogenbosch. The train leaves from platform 1 or 2 every hour at :17
and :47, and takes 1 hour and 5 minutes.
- From ‘s Hertogenbosch, take the ‘sprinter’ train to Nijmegen and get off at the stop
Ravenstein. The train leaves from platform 3a every hour at :26 and :56, and takes 25
minutes.
If you arrive at Eindhoven airport:
- Take a taxi or bus 401 to Eindhoven Station. Bus tickets are available at the bus stop.
- Train tickets can be purchased from the vending machines or at the ticket office in the main
hall of the railway station.
- From Eindhoven station, take the train to ‘s Hertogenbosch. The train leaves from platform
5 every hour at :18 and :48, and takes 18 minutes.
- From ‘s Hertogenbosch, take the ‘sprinter’ train to Nijmegen and get off at the stop
Ravenstein. The train leaves from platform 3a every hour at :26 and :56, and takes 25
minutes.
If you travel by Eurostar from London St. Pancras to Brussels South:
- Take the train from Brussels South to Amsterdam, and get off at Roosendaal. The train
leaves every hour at :52, and takes 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- From Roosendaal, take the train to ‘s Hertogenbosch, which leaves from platform 3a every
hour at :20 and :50, and takes 50 minutes.
- From ‘s Hertogenbosch, take the ‘sprinter’ train to Nijmegen and get off at the stop
Ravenstein. The train leaves from platform 3a every hour at :26 and :56, and takes 25
minutes.
Please consult the English-language website of the Dutch Railways for information on the
schedule: http://www.ns.nl/en/travellers/home
From Ravenstein railway station, take the Stationspad which starts at the back of the station.
A five-minute walk will take you to the Soeterbeeck Conference Centre. On Tuesday 26
August and on Wednesday 27 August, someone from the conference organisation will be
present at the station between 3pm and 6pm, to help you with directions and to collect your
luggage.
By car
Ravenstein is on the A50 between Arnhem and ‘s Hertogenbosch, about twenty kilometres
south of Nijmegen. On the A50, take exit 17 to Ravenstein.
Coming from the direction of ‘s Hertogenbosch, take the first left and go left again to
Ravenstein. Pass under the viaduct of the A50 and go straight ahead on the next
roundabout.
Coming from the direction of Arnhem, turn three quarters on the first roundabout and take
the exit. Go straight ahead on the next roundabout.
You will see the conference centre on your left as soon as you have passed under the railway
bridge. Take the third exit (De Rijt) on the next roundabout and then the next left
(Elleboogstraat). Pass through the gates to find the conference centre car park.
You can also plan your trip on www.routenet.nl/ (English page available)