AMSTERDAM AIRPORT TRANSIT GUIDE // 4 ways to get from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to the city center

2024 UPDATE: UBER has changed their location. Please check the app when booking and allow 10 minutes to get to the meeting point.

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2023 UPDATE: Now you can use your contactless card or phone for all public transportation in and around Amsterdam. This includes the GVB in Amsterdam, regional Connexxion buses, and the NS trains.

This is an airport transit guide for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. It includes 4 ways to get from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to the city center, including Amsterdam Centraal Station.

Take a taxi/Uber:
There are official Schiphol taxis. Follow the signs on the floor or on the signage above to exit the building to the taxi stand. Don't let anyone offer you a taxi before this point. Go in the taxi stand for the official taxis. You may ask for a flat rate to the city center or it will be approximately €40-50.

An uber will likely cost €30-40.

Take a hotel shuttle:

Take the bus:
To take a public transportation bus, head out either door C or D and find the red van selling transportation tickets. A round-trip ticket is €11.25 and is good for 14 days. Or you can get an Amsterdam Travel Ticket which allows for transportation from Schiphol to Amsterdam and around the entire city no matter the company running the transportation. But if you are planning on visiting the whole region (which I highly recommend!), think about getting an Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket. The costs vary by how many days you want.

Take the train:
You can use the travel tickets mentioned above, or purchase a one-way ticket (€5.50). Another option if you like to collect the transit cards when you visit a new place (we do!), you can buy an anonymous OV-Chipkaart from the big yellow and blue machines that say "Train Tickets". Be sure to have at least €20 if you take the train or it may not let you check in.

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2024 UPDATE: UBER has changed their location. Please check the app when booking and allow 10 minutes to get to the meeting point.

[rogierdewit]

Thanks for the positive and informative video! I enjoy your enthusiasm. One new thing (that came out recently, years after you made the video): it is nowadays possible to use contactless payments on all Dutch public transport. Simply check-in and check-out using a smartphone or contactless bankcard. This eliminates the need for buying an anonymous ov-chipcard, as travel prices for contactless payments are the same as traveling with an anonymous ov-chipcard. I do think this is a positive addition, making it much easier for tourists and occasional travelers. Keep up the good work!

[peterwaugh]

You missed 1 important tip for tourists. I took the train from the airport, got a ticket, went downstairs to the train & the door to the train closed just as I got there. I thought I had just missed the train & would have to wait for the next one. The person behind me just stepped around me & pressed the button on the door & it opened. I just like pretended yeah I was about to do that & jumped on the train. Seriously I had never seen a train where you had to press a button to open a door. I was laughing at myself when I got on all part of the journey.

[kittenmitten]

I just got off the plane at Schipol, first time. After watching your video several times last week, it looked like I knew what I was doing and had a very efficient trip to the hotel. 397 bus FTW! Thanks!

[jeepinjoel]

This video was a fantastic find!! I had a 7 hour layover in Amsterdam - and you made it so clear and easy for me to find the train - get a ticket - and spend time in the city. Thank you!!

[VictorNarvaezSM]

Excellent video, you never lose the sweetness of your smile.

[donnermatt]

Thank you so much for this video! As a 15-year-old exchange student from Brazil, this will help me get around when I get there!

[nattmazzoni]

Great information and DON'T slow down, great job!

[gilbertoherreracanto]

In two weeks I will be in Ámsterdam, that is really helpful!! I am travelling from México... Thanks

[Wandering_with_the_Wagners]

About to embark on our first Europe trip! Your videos are so helpful in planning our transportation, thank you so much!! :)

[Atlantisim]

Awesome video !!! thaks a lot for showing us ticket prices on original screen and views !!! I have already started following your helpful channel

[theplanettracks]

Thanks, very much informative for my upcoming trip

[RoamingRequired]

Sooo helpful! Now I know how to get from AMS to the city centre, thanks guys!

[alexmajano]

Thank you very much! This is saving us time and money.

[erikahodges]

Thank you, just the help that I was looking for! We're a long way from the Upper Midwest...a friendly voice really helps! :)

[bsoltan]

Found your video very helpful for a current trip to Amsterdam. I also watched all the food ones and saved lots of places. Thanks for making them!

[MathiasCorvinus]

Interesting info and very pleasant girl... Thanks!!!

[gill]

Thanks for the informative video, very helpful thank you 👍

[svoe]

Thanks so much, you saved me alot of money and found a great way to get around as a tourist with the region metro ticket

[scottman]

Great video topic! If only this video was made over a year ago as this would have been very helpful when I went to Amsterdam! Oh well, lol! I took the train to Amsterdam Centraal, and once I figured out how to ride it, it is an easy ride. Anyway, I really like videos like this as they are very helpful. Awesome job!