How do I get to Amsterdam from the airport?

From Schiphol Airport, you can travel to Amsterdam by taxi or public transport.

How far is it from the airport to Amsterdam?

The airport is located close to Amsterdam. Depending on where you need to be, a taxi or bus will bring you to the city in 20-30 minutes. A great alternative is going by train. They depart regularly, bringing you to Amsterdam Central Station in 15 minutes. You can easily buy an Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket online.

Where can I buy tickets for public transport in the Netherlands?

You can buy a regional public transport card at the station or a tobacco shop. You can buy a Holland Travel Ticket or Amsterdam Region Ticket online in advance.

What is the difference between the Amsterdam Travel Ticket and Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket?

With the Amsterdam Travel Ticket, you can travel from Schiphol Airport to all stations in Amsterdam and with GVB trams, buses and metro lines. The Regional Travel Ticket also grants access to the regional public transport lines of EBS and Connexxion.

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Public transport in Holland

Holland is a small and densely populated country with an excellent public transport system. Wherever in Holland you want to go, you can get there easily and in comfort by train, bus, tram or ferry. Read up on the most important things to bear in mind, public transport traveling tips, and what types of tickets to use.

Travelling by train in Holland

Learn more about travelling by train, tickets and practical tips.

Taking the bus, tram, or metro

Read more about travelling by bus, tram, and metro in Holland.

Travelling by ferry

Read more about ferry services in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and the Wadden Islands.

The best itineraries by public transport

One day by train, tram, metro, and bus. Read the best tips here.

Discover Holland with these useful tickets

Amsterdam Travel Ticket

Reisen Sie in Amsterdam unbegrenzt mit Straßenbahn, Bus, U-Bahn oder Fähre mit dem Amsterdam Travel Ticket. Inklusive Bahnreisen ab Schiphol Airport Schiphol Airport zu jedem Bahnhof in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket

Discover Amsterdam and its surroundings with the Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket. You'll have unlimited travel by bus, tram, train and metro to beautiful spots like the Keukenhof, Haarlem, and the beach at Bloemendaal or Zandvoort.

Discover Holland with these useful tickets

Discover the best that Holland has to offer by public transport. The Holland Travel Ticket gives unlimited access to train, tram, bus and metro. Visit cities, theme parks and much more with this useful ticket.

Holland Travel Ticket

The OV-chipcard

Find out how to use the OV chip card in public transport services.

How to travel from Eindhoven to Amsterdam?

Train or bus from Eindhoven Airport to the Dutch capital