Why does a second driver sometimes come along to Phantasialand?

Because the journey and a full day in the park together often take longer than one driver is allowed to work. With a second driver, the day stays safe and within the rules.

Can the group sleep on the coach on the way there?

Yes, many participants have a nap on the outward journey. A small pillow or a rolled-up cardigan as a headrest makes it more comfortable.

Can we combine Phantasialand with an evening in Cologne?

Yes, on a trip with an overnight stay the coach drives into the city in the evening and collects the group again at an agreed time. We plan this within the driver's rest times.

Which coach should you choose for a large school group?

For an entire year group, a double-decker for 90 people is handy. If there are more participants, several coaches travel together.

Do you also book a hotel near Phantasialand?

Certainly. If you wish, we will find a group hotel nearby and book it for you; an administration fee may be charged for this. You are also welcome to choose and book the hotel yourself.

Coach travel to Phantasialand.

Travelling to Phantasialand in Brühl by coach? ITS-Reizen drives your group from the north of the Netherlands to the park near Cologne, either as a long day trip with an early start or as a trip with an overnight stay in Germany. Always with a driver, and with a second driver where needed.

Arrive at the roller coasters refreshed

Anyone going to Phantasialand mainly wants plenty of time in the park. That starts with a well-planned coach journey: leaving on time, a short break on the way and then straight on to Brühl without any fuss. In a comfortable coach, the group can catch some more sleep on the way there and relive the day on the way home.

For secondary schools, staff associations and groups of friends, we put together a tailor-made journey. You choose whether it will be a day trip or a two-day trip, and we provide the right coach and crew.

Departure from school, the office or a central pick-up point
Day trip with two drivers or a trip with an overnight stay
Coaches and double-deckers for large groups
Help with booking the hotel and admission

Two drivers for a long day

A day at Phantasialand from the north is one of the longest day trips we drive. Add up the outward and return journeys and a full day in the park, and it often does not fit within one driver's duty hours. A second driver then comes along, so the coach can simply carry on home in the evening.

The rules are explained in our article on driving and rest times. The quote shows straight away how many drivers we are planning and why.

Staying overnight near Cologne

An overnight stay makes the trip more relaxed. The group travels to Brühl on the first day, goes into the park in the afternoon and sleeps in a hotel nearby. The next day there is time for a few more rides or a visit to Cologne, after which the coach drives back home.

The driver then also stays overnight nearby and takes his rest, so he is fit behind the wheel again on the second day. If you wish, we can help find and book a group hotel; an administration fee may be charged for this.

Classes and year groups on one coach

For a secondary school travelling with an entire year group, a double-decker is ideal. With room for 90 people, a toilet and an onboard kitchen, pupils and teachers travel together.

For groups that do not fit on one coach, we deploy several coaches. They leave together and keep to the same breaks along the way, so the group arrives at the park at the same time.

Across the border into Germany

For the journey to Germany, every participant needs a valid identity document. For pupils under 18, schools often ask parents for a consent form, and a list of participants with emergency numbers is indispensable for the supervisors. Different rules may apply to participants of other nationalities; check this well before departure.

On the way, you will hardly notice the border, but a check can always happen. So keep the documents to hand on the coach rather than in a suitcase at the bottom of the hold.

A staff outing at full speed

For companies, Phantasialand is an outing that stands out: a day full of roller coasters and themed worlds, far away from the workplace. With your own coach, the whole team leaves from the company or from a few pick-up points, and everyone travels back together in the evening.

If you would like to extend the outing with a dinner on the way or an overnight stay with an evening programme, mention it in your request. We adapt the journey and the driver's duty hours accordingly.

Frequently asked questions

Why does a second driver sometimes come along to Phantasialand?: Because the journey and a full day in the park together often take longer than one driver is allowed to work. With a second driver, the day stays safe and within the rules.
Can the group sleep on the coach on the way there?: Yes, many participants have a nap on the outward journey. A small pillow or a rolled-up cardigan as a headrest makes it more comfortable.
Can we combine Phantasialand with an evening in Cologne?: Yes, on a trip with an overnight stay the coach drives into the city in the evening and collects the group again at an agreed time. We plan this within the driver's rest times.
Which coach should you choose for a large school group?: For an entire year group, a double-decker for 90 people is handy. If there are more participants, several coaches travel together.
Do you also book a hotel near Phantasialand?: Certainly. If you wish, we will find a group hotel nearby and book it for you; an administration fee may be charged for this. You are also welcome to choose and book the hotel yourself.

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