Getting Around Amsterdam
Amsterdam Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is a major European hub built directly above a 24/7 rail station with frequent direct trains to Amsterdam Central in about 14–18 minutes and to cities like Utrecht, Leiden,
The Hague, Delft, and Rotterdam; many routes run 24/7. Approximate city taxi fares are around €50 to central Amsterdam, while numerous bus lines serve the terminal forecourts. Regional airports include Rotterdam The Hague (RTM), reachable by RET bus 33 to Rotterdam Central, and Eindhoven (EIN), linked by buses 400/401 to Eindhoven Central.
AMS trains: Station under Schiphol Plaza; up to 8 trains/hour to Centraal, ~14–18 minutes.
AMS buses: Amsterdam Airport Express 397/N97 plus local/regional lines at terminal.
RTM access: RET bus 33 to Rotterdam Centraal; frequent daytime service.
EIN access: Bus 400/401 to Eindhoven Centraal; frequent shuttles day/evening.
The Hague, Delft, and Rotterdam; many routes run 24/7. Approximate city taxi fares are around €50 to central Amsterdam, while numerous bus lines serve the terminal forecourts. Regional airports include Rotterdam The Hague (RTM), reachable by RET bus 33 to Rotterdam Central, and Eindhoven (EIN), linked by buses 400/401 to Eindhoven Central.
AMS trains: Station under Schiphol Plaza; up to 8 trains/hour to Centraal, ~14–18 minutes.
AMS buses: Amsterdam Airport Express 397/N97 plus local/regional lines at terminal.
RTM access: RET bus 33 to Rotterdam Centraal; frequent daytime service.
EIN access: Bus 400/401 to Eindhoven Centraal; frequent shuttles day/evening.
Amsterdam Train
Amsterdam’s rail network provides dense local and national coverage plus direct high-speed links to major European cities.
Eurostar high-speed services connect Amsterdam–Paris/Brussels in about 3h20, and Intercity/ICE links reach Antwerp, Brussels, and Frankfurt with frequent departures.
Schiphol has ticketing for Eurostar and ICE at NS International counters on Schiphol Plaza.
International: Eurostar to Paris/Brussels in ~3h20; frequent daily departures.
National: Direct NS trains between Amsterdam, Utrecht, The Hague, Rotterdam, Leiden, Delft, etc.
Schiphol station: NS/NS International counters at Schiphol Plaza for Eurostar/ICE tickets.
Frequency: Amsterdam–Centraal–Schiphol typically every 10–15 minutes.
Eurostar high-speed services connect Amsterdam–Paris/Brussels in about 3h20, and Intercity/ICE links reach Antwerp, Brussels, and Frankfurt with frequent departures.
Schiphol has ticketing for Eurostar and ICE at NS International counters on Schiphol Plaza.
International: Eurostar to Paris/Brussels in ~3h20; frequent daily departures.
National: Direct NS trains between Amsterdam, Utrecht, The Hague, Rotterdam, Leiden, Delft, etc.
Schiphol station: NS/NS International counters at Schiphol Plaza for Eurostar/ICE tickets.
Frequency: Amsterdam–Centraal–Schiphol typically every 10–15 minutes.
Amsterdam Ground Information
Within Amsterdam, GVB operates trams, metro, buses, and free ferries with simple day tickets valid for 1–7 days across the GVB network; ferries are free and GVB tickets are not valid on trains or regional buses. OV‑chipkaart and contactless payments are widely accepted, and disposable paper GVB tickets are available at machines and vendors.
Day tickets are priced roughly €9.50–€42.50 depending on duration.
Tickets: GVB 1–7 day tickets for unlimited tram/metro/bus; 24‑hour validity from first tap.
Ferries: Free GVB ferries across the IJ for pedestrians/cyclists; frequent daytime/evening.
Airport transfers: GVB tickets not valid for NS trains or bus 397; use separate products.
Payment: OV‑chipkaart/EMV contactless widely accepted; buy GVB day tickets online or at machines.
Day tickets are priced roughly €9.50–€42.50 depending on duration.
Tickets: GVB 1–7 day tickets for unlimited tram/metro/bus; 24‑hour validity from first tap.
Ferries: Free GVB ferries across the IJ for pedestrians/cyclists; frequent daytime/evening.
Airport transfers: GVB tickets not valid for NS trains or bus 397; use separate products.
Payment: OV‑chipkaart/EMV contactless widely accepted; buy GVB day tickets online or at machines.
