Directions

XiO Photonics is located in the eastern part of the Netherlands, right between the cities of Enschede and Hengelo. It is located in the BTC-Building very close to the Campus of the University of Twente.

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From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

There is a direct intercity train service from Schiphol Airport to Enschede and Hengelo leaving every 30 min. The journey takes about two hours. From station Enschede or Hengelo take a taxi to the BTC-building.

Trains from elsewhere

Enschede and Hengelo have direct intercity services from Amsterdam CS, Rotterdam, the Hague and Utrecht. From Germany, you can reach Hengelo directly from Osnabruck - Hannover - Berlin, and Enschede from Dortmund and Munster. Please click here for train schedules.

By car

Enschede is on the A1 highway from Amsterdam to Hannover/Berlin, about 160 km east of Amsterdam.

Driving eastbound on the A1:

• Take the A35 to Enschede
• Take exit 26 (afrit nr 26) Enschede West-Universiteit
• Follow the signposts "Universiteit"
• The BTC-building is located just across the main entrance of the University.

Hotels

Best Western hotel 'de Broeierd' is at 5 minutes walking distance from XiO Photonics. To arrive at the hotel, you can either walk from railway station Enschede-Drienerlo (10 min) or take a taxi from station Hengelo or Enschede.