How do I see GLOW Eindhoven 2026 from Amsterdam in one evening?
GLOW 2026 runs from Saturday, November 7, to Saturday, November 14, with the theme "Connect". It is free, and the light art is spread over Eindhoven plus Helmond, Oirschot, Best, Veldhoven and Lieshout. Eindhoven is about 125 km from Amsterdam, 1 h 50 by car on a clear road, so leave Amsterdam around 16:30 to walk the route after dark and be back before midnight. A 7-hour evening with a driver costs €455 in Business Class.
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With a driver by the hour: prices per vehicle
| Option | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Class, GLOW evening from Amsterdam | €65 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · E-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, BMW i5, BMW 5 Series · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
| Van Class, GLOW evening from Amsterdam | €80 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · V-Class, EQV · up to 7 passengers, 7 bags |
| First Class, GLOW evening from Amsterdam | €100 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · S-Class, EQS, EQS SUV, BMW i7 · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
By the hour: minimum 2 hours, 40 km included per hour, and the day starts and ends in the same city. The driver waits between stops. Prices are per car, not per person, with 9% Dutch VAT included, and the same day and night. During ADE week (pickups October 20 to 26, 2026) fixed ADE-week prices apply, shown before you book; promo codes cannot be used that week. Booked less than 12 hours before pickup: +10%. At an airport or an intercity station the first 60 minutes of waiting are free, elsewhere 15 minutes; after that waiting is charged per minute at the class's hourly rate (Business €65 an hour). Free cancellation up to 1 hour before pickup.
What is included in the price
- A fixed price confirmed at booking, with VAT included: no meter and no surge
- The chauffeur’s name, car and phone number before pickup, plus e-mail reminders 24 hours and 2 hours ahead
- Water and phone chargers (iOS and Android) in the car
- Status updates to the person who booked, if that is not the passenger: confirmed, chauffeur en route, guest in the car, arrived
Car or train?
| Car with driver | Train | |
|---|---|---|
| Time each way | About 1 h 50 on a clear road | Direct intercity trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraal |
| The other GLOW towns | Easy, door to door | Hard in one evening |
| Late evening | Door to door | Plan around the last trains home |
| Cost | 7 hours: €455 in Business Class, €560 in Van Class, €700 in First Class | A return ticket per person |
The 7 hours include 40 km each, enough for the round trip of about 248 km.
Best nights
Opening night is Saturday, November 7, and the last nights are Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14. If you prefer smaller crowds, aim for a weekday evening in between. Sunset in Eindhoven on November 7 is at 17:01, so the light art reads best from about 17:45.
Business visitors
GLOW week is a good reason to combine a Brainport or Veldhoven meeting with an evening walk. Book the driver by the hour and keep the car for the evening.
Related questions
Is GLOW one route or several?
GLOW 2026 spreads light art over Eindhoven and five nearby towns; the 2026 route map had not been published on October 20.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, but dress warmly: the November average low at Schiphol is 4.5 °C (40 °F), and you are outside for hours.
Where does the driver drop us?
Close to where you want to start walking; the driver waits nearby or meets you at a point and time you agree.
Sources
- GLOW Eindhoven 2026 (Holland Expat Center South) (checked October 20, 2026)
- GLOW Eindhoven (checked October 20, 2026)
- Wikipedia: climate of Amsterdam Schiphol (KNMI normals 1991 to 2020) (checked October 20, 2026)
- NOAA Solar Calculator, sunset times in Amsterdam (local time) (checked October 8, 2026)
Book it, or ask dispatch first
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