How to get from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam? How to get from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam city center? Train timetable to Schiphol
Schiphol Airport is located just 18 km from the capital of the Netherlands, so the question “How to get to the center of Amsterdam”, which tourists ask when preparing their trip, can be solved in several ways - from quick, but more expensive, to cheaper, but a little longer.
In the second part of this article we look at how to get from Amsterdam to nearby attractions and other Dutch cities:
1. Quickly get from Amsterdam airport to the city center:
Transfer from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam
The most comfortable and convenient way to get from Amsterdam airport to the center is a private transfer, which can be ordered in advance. The price is known when booking and is fixed to any point within Amsterdam. The driver will track the arrival time of your flight and meet you with a name sign at the exit from the arrivals area. A free hour of waiting is included in the price of the transfer service, this is especially important when planning a trip from an airport where flight delays occur or when going through passport control may take longer than planned. A seat on a tourist bus will cost from 20 € per person, a car for 4 from 40 euros, and for 7 people (if you get to the event) you can book a transfer from 8 € per person.A transfer can also be ordered from - here, when booking, you can select the hotel you need from the list.
The biggest advantage of ordering a transfer or taxi is that you will be taken directly to the place you need, unlike public transport, where you will have to make transfers and understand traffic patterns and schedules.
Taxi from Amsterdam airport to city center
Official taxi stands are located directly at the main entrance/exit to the Airport Terminals and are marked in yellow. If you want to use this taxi, you must wait in line. In the Netherlands, a taxi is not a cheap pleasure, and will cost an average of 50 euros. The only advantage is that you can take a taxi at the airport at any time without booking anything in advance.Official taxis in Amsterdam do not have a single tariff, but they still try to adhere to general figures:
| Taxi from 1 to 4 passengers | landing 2.98€ | every km 2.19€ | every minute 0.36€ | 1 hour wait 38.98€ |
| Taxi bus from 5 to 8 passengers | landing 6.06€ | every km 2.76€ | every minute 0.41€ | 1 hour waiting 15.05€ |
Rent a car at Amsterdam Airport
If you do not want to depend on public transport in Amsterdam or your plans extend far beyond the capital of the Netherlands, as was the case in our case, then, of course, it is most convenient to take it directly at the airport. At Amsterdam Airport Schiphol there are offices of the world's largest car rental companies: Hertz, Avis, Sixt, Europcar, etc., so you definitely won’t be left without a car, but to save time and money, it’s better to make a reservation in advance.Renting a car in Holland is not that expensive, and of course, it is more convenient if you are traveling with a family or a group. We used the services of the rental company Europcar, which provided us with an Opel Corsa with full insurance for 267 € for 6 days. During this time, we visited the main attractions in the vicinity of Amsterdam, as well as cities such as The Hague, Rotterdam, Delft, Urtrecht, and even walked around Bruges in Belgium.
2. Cheap travel from Amsterdam airport to the center:
Train from Amsterdam Airport
There is a 24-hour train service from Amsterdam Airport to Central Station. Travel time from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Centraal is 17 minutes. Train schedule from Amsterdam Airport: from 5:30 am to 1:00 am the train leaves the airport every 10-15 minutes, after 1:00 the interval is increased to one hour (i.e. at 2:00, 3:00, etc. .d.). Ticket price: from 4.30 € (2nd class) to 7.20 € (1st class), children from 4-11 years old 2.60 € / 4.30 € according to class, children under 4 years old - for free. On trains, you must be seated strictly according to the class of the ticket you purchased, otherwise you may be fined. You can purchase train tickets either at the railway ticket office or in yellow machines (to pay at the machine you will need either coins or a plastic card, a fee of 50 cents is charged for paying with it), or on the website Dutch Railways, there you can also see the exact train schedule from Amsterdam to the airport and vice versa.To save on travel on public transport in Amsterdam, you can use various tourist discount cards, such as: I Amsterdam, Holland Pass, Amsterdam City Pass, MuseumKaart. I discussed in detail what is more profitable and convenient to use in the corresponding section.
Where can I find the train departure station at Amsterdam Airport? The train departure station to the city is located under the arrivals area, trains depart from platforms 1, 2 and 3.
Airport bus to Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Express No. 397 (old route number No. 197) operates on the route: Airport – Busstation Elandsgracht from 05:00 to 00:00, making a lot of stops along the way (see map). From the airport towards Amsterdam departs from platform B15. The travel time to the final stop is 36 minutes, the fare is 5 euros, a ticket can be purchased from the driver or at the bus station ticket office.At night (01:00 - 05:00) routes No. 97: Airport – Busstation Marnixstraat and No. 69: Airport – Sloterdijk operate. Travel time is 40 minutes. The fare to No. 97 is 5 euros, to No. 69 - 3 euros.
Where can I find the departure station for the airport bus to Amsterdam? Buses depart from the platforms at Schiphol Plaza, which is located directly in front of the exit from the arrivals hall. See the map of platforms and bus routes:
You can view the main routes and bus schedules from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam.
Attractions near Amsterdam - how to get there
How to get to Keukenhof from Amsterdam
spread over 32 hectares, about 800 varieties of tulips, as well as other types of flowers, are planted in it. This park is one of the hallmarks of the Netherlands; every spring millions of tourists flock here to admire this beauty. Keukenhove Park in 2018 is open from March 22 to May 13.The distance from Amsterdam to the Keukenhof tulip park is less than 40 km, which can be covered by car in 40 - 50 minutes. But keep in mind that at the entrance to the most famous park you may find yourself in a terrible traffic jam, and spend more than one hour. So, just in case, allow extra time, and it’s better not to plan a visit when the tulip park is closed. Also, do not forget, when visiting the park by car, to include the cost of parking 6 euros. 
From Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans
Zaanse Schans is an open-air museum where typical Dutch buildings of the 17th – 18th centuries are collected: mills, residential buildings, small industries: spices, cheese, chocolate, clades. Read and visit the fishing village of Marken.- You can get to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam by on the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Central Railway Station. Route No. 391 departs every 15 minutes, travel time is 40 minutes.
- Train to Zaanse Schans: if the weather is good, then you can take this excursion by train, which travels from Amsterdam to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans station in just 18 minutes, then you will have to walk about 1.5 km to one of the most famous attractions - the village of mills and Zaanse Schans cheese. But this option has its advantages, you can devote time to the town of Zaandam, which looks very nice and cozy, by the way, it is visible from the opposite bank, from the village of Zaanse Schans.
- Many tourists combine a visit to Zaanse Schans with a walk around the fishing town of Volendam or, like us, go to the slightly less popular Marken. For horseless tourists, perhaps the best option to cover everything in one day would be to order an individual excursion, for 6 people, it will cost about 40 euros “per brother”.
We are traveling around the Netherlands: we are going from Amsterdam to other cities...
Holland is a small but very interesting country, therefore, having acquired cheap flights to Amsterdam, you should not limit your acquaintance with it to just the capital. From Amsterdam you can go in search of adventure to the serious The Hague or ultra-modern Rotterdam, find yourself in fabulous Delft, purchasing a couple of wonderful products from Delft porcelain as a souvenir, or drop into a huge and fascinating... You’ll get tired of listing all the attractions scattered throughout Holland , it’s easier to jump into the car and go on a trip. Well, if for some reason you do not have the opportunity or desire to rent a car, then you can easily cover distances by public transport, be it a train or a bus;)
Amsterdam - Rotterdam, how to get there
The distance Amsterdam - Rotterdam is 75 kilometers, which can be covered by car in 1 hour. A trip by rented car is doubly convenient, as it allows you to include other cities along the way in your route. We, for example, visited a magnificent park located in The Hague, then stopped in Delft, and arrived in Rotterdam in the evening, choosing a convenient place to stay located and inexpensive. But if you prefer to travel by public transport, there are plenty of options to get to Rotterdam by train or bus.- Buses Amsterdam - Rotterdam is the cheapest option to get there on your own. These services are carried out by two bus companies: Eurolines and FlixBus:
- Eurolines Amsterdam-Duivendrecht - Rotterdam buses leave at 5:55, 10:00, 19:30. Travel time is 1 hour 50 minutes, ticket price is 6 euros.
- FlixBus Amsterdam-Sloterdijk - Rotterdam-Conradstraat buses run from 4 to 10 times a day, depending on the day of the week. The fare ranges from 7 to 9 euros. There is also a route Amsterdam-Sloterdijk - Rotterdam Zuidplein at 18.30, travel time 1 hour 45 minutes, cost 7 euros. For a detailed schedule for a specific date, please see carrier's website . - Taxi to Rotterdam It’s better to order in advance on a Russian-language resource - it will definitely be cheaper and more comfortable than taking the official one at the airport. will cost from 95 euros per car (for 4).
Amsterdam - The Hague, how to get there
The Hague (Den Haag) is the capital of South Holland and the seat of the royal court, as well as the seat of the Dutch government and parliament. It is in The Hague that the main international legal bodies are located: the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court, the International Court of Arbitration and others. The Hague is the third largest city in the Netherlands after Amsterdam and Rotterdam.Amsterdam - The Hague, the distance along the A4 highway is just over 60 km, which takes no more than an hour by car. In general, during the same time you will be taken to this important city, not only for the Netherlands, but also for Europe, by train and bus.
- Direct trains Amsterdam - The Hague departs from the Amsterdam Centraal train station every 15 minutes, with connecting trains leaving about as often, so you won't have to wait too long in any case. Trains arrive at The Hague central railway station. The fare The Hague - Amsterdam is 11.70 euros one way. You can view the Amsterdam - The Hague train schedule on the website of the carrier NS International.
- The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to The Hague is by bus, especially since the travel time (from 45 minutes to 1 hour) is not much different from the train, and the ticket price is twice as much. Bus companies Eurolines (prices from 7 euros) and Flixbus (prices start from 5 euros) fly to The Hague. FlixBus operates from 2 to 7 flights per day; you can view the schedule and buy a ticket for a specific date at official website .
- Taxi to The Hague- this is the fastest and most comfortable way to get from Schiphol. An individual transfer will take you to your destination in just 40 minutes, prices start from 78 euros per car (for 4).
Eindhoven (airport) - Amsterdam, how to get there
The city of Eindhoven itself, located in the south of the Netherlands, is unlikely to interest the average tourist. Industry and high technology are actively developing in the city: large enterprises are located here, and some modern buildings can also surprise you with their extraordinary architecture. Of course, in Eindhoven there are a couple of churches and several museums. Well, the real reason to be interested in the question of how to get from Amsterdam airport to Eindhoven is the airport located here, which, along with other airports in the Netherlands, provides regular passenger service.Vliegbasis Eindhoven - Eindhoven Airport, IATA code - EIN, is the second busiest airport in the country. Airlines serving passengers here include Ryanair, Transavia, Vueling, TUI Airlines Netherlands, Wizz Air, Corendon Airlines. Therefore, no one excludes that one day you may need information on how to get from here to Amsterdam. The shortest distance from Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam Airport is 127 km.
- Bus Eindhoven - Amsterdam:
- there is a direct AirExpressBus route from Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam Central Railway Station, travel time 1 hour 45 minutes, ticket price 22.5 euros. The bus leaves every day at 9:30, 10:30, 13:00, 14:30, 15:30, 17:00, 18:00, 21:00, 23:00;
- from Eindhoven railway station to Amsterdam, Sloterdijk twice a day at 7:00 (travel time 1 hour 40 minutes) and 9:05 (travel time 3 hours 45 minutes) there is a direct route of the low-cost bus FlixBus, ticket price starts from 9 euros;
- from the city center goes to Amsterdam - Duivendrecht you will be brought by Eurolines, whose buses depart twice a day: at 06:15 (travel time 2 hours 45 minutes) and at 18:20 (travel time 1 hour 50 minutes). Ticket prices start from 7 euros.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Schiphol, IATA code - AMS) is located in the province of North Holland, in the municipality of Haarlemmermeer - 10 km southwest of the center of Amsterdam, the distance along the highway is 15–17.5 km.
Schiphol is a hub for KLM, Martinair and the low-cost carrier Transavia. It also serves European, American, Asian airlines and low-cost airlines. It is one of the largest European airports: five runways provide a high throughput of about 50 million people per year.
Amsterdam Airport Terminal
The airport has only one terminal, divided into three sectors, and areas for departing and arriving passengers. All sectors are united through the central hall of the airport (Schiphol Plaza). At the same time, the zones for Schengen visa holders are separate from the zones that do not have one, which provides a huge advantage for transit passengers.
- Departure sector 2. It has a two-level zone “D”, serving flights within and outside the Schengen area, as well as zone “E” for flights to countries outside the Schengen agreement.
- Departure sector 3. Here are the zones “F”, “G”, “H” and “M”. The last two are for low-cost airlines.
Departure sector 1. It contains zones “B” and “C” for flights to Schengen countries.
You can see a detailed diagram of the departure area.
Amsterdam Airport maintains the highest standards of service for airline passengers. On the territory of the terminals there are large shopping areas with shops, food court areas with restaurants and cafes, playgrounds, a SPA center, a “silence room”, luggage storage and parking are equipped, there is even a marriage registration department and an art exhibition from the Rijksmuseum. If you suddenly have a long layover or your flight is delayed for some unknown reason, then six hotels of varying levels of comfort and, accordingly, price categories are located right on the airport premises.
Airport hotels
Tax free
To apply for a tax refund, you must go to the Global Blue point, located in Departure Hall No. 3 next to the customs counter, before going through passport control. Opening hours: 7:00-20:30 seven days a week. When returning in cash, 3.50 EUR is charged for each tax-free form, so it is more profitable to issue a refund to a bank card.
HOW TO GET FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE CENTER OF AMSTERDAM
Getting from Amsterdam Airport by public transport is easy: regular trains and buses run at short intervals throughout the day. In addition, a night train can be a very convenient option for those who want to save money.
By train
The train is the easiest and fastest way to get from the airport to Amsterdam.
The Schiphol Railway Station is located directly under the airport terminal building. The landmark is this: 
Direct trains to Amsterdam Central Station depart on average every 10-15 minutes, from 5:30 am to 01:00 am (at night - every hour, at 00 minutes). The trip takes about 17 minutes.
Important: if you are going to the center of Amsterdam, you need a train to Amsterdam Central station (and not any other station starting from Amsterdam)!
You can buy a train ticket at the railway ticket office or at specialized yellow ticket machines, which are located in the center of the main hall of the airport, as well as on the international online ticket office website NSInternational.nl. (Additional payment for payment with Visa and Mastercard cards is 0.20 €.) With an electronic ticket, you do not need to do a check-in or check-out. There is no need to pay extra for luggage.
One-way train ticket prices to Amsterdam Central Station:
1st class -7.00€
2nd class – 4.20€
Children under 4 years old travel for free, from 4 to 11 years old (40% discount) - 2.50 €.
Trains to Amsterdam most often depart from platforms 1 and 2, but it is better to check this on the electronic boards that hang in the lobby of Schiphol Plaza.
Before The Hague,Haarlem And Utrecht the train takes 30, 40 and 50 minutes respectively, until Rotterdam And Eindhoven- 1 and 1.5 hours.
You can also get from Schiphol Airport to neighboring countries - trains going to Germany, Belgium and France stop at the station. Ticket price to Berlin - from 59€ in 2nd grade. Travel time is about 6.5 hours. For a trip to Brussels you will spend from 29€ , the journey takes 2-3 hours. You can find out the schedule of international trains and buy tickets online; tickets are also sold at the NS Hispeed counters in the Schiphol Plaza shopping center.
By bus
This option is perfect for you if your hotel is not in the center of Amsterdam, but in the museum quarter. Bus stops are located next to the airport exit, right on the square. 
Bus number 197 (Amsterdam Airport Express) - departs every 15 minutes from approximately 5 am to 00:30. The bus goes through Museumplein, Rijksmuseum and Leidseplein. One way ticket costs 5€ . (baggage is included in the ticket price). Tickets can be purchased either from the driver or from the Holland Tourist Information desks at the airport. The trip takes on average just over 30 minutes.
Bus number 97– runs on the same route as bus number 197 only at night. Route operating hours are every hour from 1:27 to 4:27.
Goes to Amsterdam-South bus number 310, in Sloterdijk - № 69 , in Amstelveen and Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA - № 300 , to Leiden - № 365 , to Noordwijk - № 361 .
Details about routes and schedules can be found on the carrier’s website or at the Connexxion counter in Schiphol Plaza. To travel by public transport, you can purchase a special OV card and top it up, or you can buy one-time tickets either at the Holland Tourist Information counters at the airport or directly from the driver.
To Schiphol Hotel Shuttle
If you would like to book a direct transfer from the airport to your hotel and back, use the Schiphol Hotel Shuttle service. Minibuses depart regularly from platform “A7”, near the main entrance to the airport.
Opening hours are from 6:00 am to 21:00 pm. Eight-seater shuttles will take passengers directly to their destination. Travel time will be 30-45 minutes. You can order such a transfer on the carrier’s website.
The cost of the trip is about 17.00€ (one way per person).
Children under 4 years old travel for free, from 4 to 11 years old (50% discount) - 8 €.
By taxi
In the immediate vicinity of the main entrance to the airport, there are numerous taxi stands, which are among the most expensive in Europe. For taxi travel from the airport to Amsterdam, there is no fixed rate, the price depends on the destination and route, but in most cases, the cost should not exceed 50 € (approximately 30 minutes of travel).
It is also possible to order a taxi in advance using the form below. You can select a car of a suitable class and capacity in advance. The cost of such a service starts from 2,700 rubles, for a company of 3-4 people, which is not so expensive, considering all the amenities. The price indicated at the time of booking will be fixed: for example, traffic jams will not affect it. The duration of the trip is from 30 minutes. The transfer driver will meet you at the exit from the arrivals area with a name sign and help with your luggage.
BY RENTED CAR
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Schiphol is the central air port of the Netherlands and is considered one of the largest in Europe. It is located almost 18 km from the capital of the state. The impressive passenger traffic determined the large size of this building. For those who find themselves on its territory for the first time, the pressing question becomes: “How can I get from Amsterdam airport to the center and other points of the city?”
Despite its impressive size, Schiphol has only one terminal, consisting of three passenger halls. They are connected by corridors. The layout of the halls is thought out to the smallest detail; it is impossible to get lost there. Each room requires a pier for access to boarding flights.
The building houses many cozy cafes and shops. Free WI-FI service is provided. There is a library for book lovers, and spa salons are open for ladies. In terms of comfort, the airport terminal is among the best in the world.
It is better to study the question of how to get to the center of Amsterdam from Schiphol Airport in advance, so that there is no confusion and unnecessary fuss upon arrival. The tourist has four types of transport to choose from: train, bus, car rental or taxi.
How to get to the center of Amsterdam from Schiphol Airport and back?
By train
This is the most convenient and easiest way to travel from the airport to Amsterdam. It is comfortable, and there is no time spent in traffic jams.
Domestic flights connect the port with the capital city center and other Dutch cities. The exit to the station is located in the central hall of the terminal. Tickets can be purchased from special yellow machines in the Schiphol Plaza shopping area or from ticket offices located there. The price of a ticket to the central station is 4.10 euros. Children under 3 years of age travel free of charge. Children from 3 to 11 years old receive a 40% discount. The journey duration is 17 minutes. Landing is carried out from platforms 1-3.
To The Hague, Haarlem and Urtrecht you will have to travel 30, 40 and 50 minutes respectively. The journey to Rotterdam and Eindhoven will take an hour and an hour and a half. The longest trip will take 2.5 hours - in the case of departure to Maastricht. Trains depart 24 hours a day.
From here you can go to other countries. Flights to France, Germany and Belgium make stops at the airport terminal. From their territory it will be possible to get there in the opposite direction. The journey from Berlin takes 6.5 hours. A ticket will cost almost 60 euros. From Brussels to Schiphol the journey will take from 2 to 3 hours. A tourist will spend about 30 euros.
By bus
Bus routes constantly travel to the capital and back. If the tourist's hotel is located near the central Leidseplein square, the Museumplein museum district or the Rijksmuseum art museum, you should take bus number 197. The route interval is 15 minutes. At night it is replaced by flight No. 97. The ticket is purchased from the driver. The cost of the trip is 5 euros.
You can get to the city of Noordwijk by bus number 361, to Leiden by bus number 365, and to the south of the capital there is bus number 310.
Bus stops are located next to the port exit, right on the square. An electronic display allows you to track your arrival time. The travel time will take 30 minutes, the buses follow citywide traffic, so there is a possibility of waiting in traffic jams.
Bus shuttles
The journey will be more comfortable using Connexxion Holel shuttles. They specialize in transporting tourists to city hotels. Almost all major hotels in Amsterdam are included in the list. The transport is equipped with air conditioning and comfortable seats. The ticket fee is 17 euros.
Minibuses can be used to travel from Schiphol to Amsterdam from 6:00 am to 9:30 pm. Their site is located directly opposite the terminal, number A7.
Taxi
How to get from Amsterdam Airport to the city center, excluding public transport? Of course, by taxi. There is a taxi rank near the entrance to Schiphol Plaza. They are called Schiphol TravelTaxi. For such a trip you will have to pay from 35 to 50 euros.
There is also an international taxi ordering center specializing in such transfers - KiwiTaxi. The customer will be met with a sign and taken to the desired location.
Rent a Car
The most expensive option to get from Amsterdam airport to the center is to rent a car. Tourists who are not very limited in funds use this type of transportation. This is especially true in cases where it was planned in advance to take a car for the entire trip. The air port is located near the A4 motorway, which connects the capital with The Hague and Rotterdam.
How to get from Amsterdam to the airport? All of the above methods also work for traveling in the opposite direction. The fee will be similar. Travelers have the right to choose the most appropriate time and budget option for how to get from Amsterdam airport to the center of the capital.
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Schiphol Airport is located just 15 km from Amsterdam - more precisely, from the city center. There are several ways to get to it. Let's look at each of them.
Train
Many people use the train as the most convenient transport in this case. The station itself is located directly inside the Schiphol building, so you don’t have to go far. You need to go to the arrivals hall, which is indicated on the diagram as Schiphol Plaza. This is where you will find the train station. You can purchase a ticket at the box office located there, or in special yellow machines.
If you are late, don’t worry: during the day trains run every quarter of an hour, so in any case you will be at your destination within half an hour. To check the schedule, go to the railway website (however, the information there is in English and Dutch). Trains depart from the airport from platforms 1 and 2. In just 20 minutes you will arrive in Amsterdam. Be careful: your station is called Amsterdam Airport, and your destination station is Amsterdam Centraal.
After leaving the carriage, you will find yourself in the center of Amsterdam - at the Central Railway Station. From here it is a 5-10 minute walk to Dam Square, and many other famous places are also within walking distance. If, on the contrary, you need to get to the airport from Amsterdam, then look for ticket offices and machines at Central Station. Trains leave from platform 14.
Night Train
At night, passengers can take advantage of special night flights that depart from the airport to the station hourly: from 1 am to 5 am inclusive. On the way back, the first night flight is at 00:45, the last at 04:45.
Tickets
If you buy a train ticket from a machine, it will cost you 3.70 euros (this is one way). If you buy a ticket at the box office, be prepared to spend 50 cents more. Before purchasing, please note that the machines only accept credit cards and coins. You cannot pay with banknotes. In principle, if you want to take a risk, you can try to ride without a ticket - ticket control is rare here, but if you fail, you will have to pay a fine of 40 euros and pay the fare.
Bus
You can travel from Schiphol to Amsterdam by bus. Opposite Schiphol Plaza there is platform A7, from which buses depart. To get to the city center, you need to use Conexxion lines 197 and 370. You can buy a ticket at the Holland Tourist Information desk (round trip - 10 euros).
Buses from the airport to the city start running at 5:13 a.m., with the last flight at 00:00 a.m. The journey will take approximately half an hour. At night, bus 345 runs and takes you to your destination between midnight and early morning. It is convenient to use the bus if your hotel is located closer to the southern part of the city.
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Taxi
You can also take a taxi from the airport to Amsterdam. Of course, this pleasure is not cheap: get ready to pay at least 40 euros. When you leave Schiphol Plaza, you will find yourself almost directly at the taxi rank.
When going from the city to the airport, you can order a taxi at your hotel or at the stands (there are about 50 of them in Amsterdam). The identification sign “P-Taxi” will indicate that this is a taxi.
Car rental
There is another way to quickly get from the airport to Amsterdam - rent a car. True, it can hardly be considered profitable, but if you are heading not to the city itself, but beyond its borders, then you can rent a car: this way you will be independent of public transport. For this purpose, contact Thrifty, Europcar or Sixt, as well as Alamo, AutoEurope - they provide this service.
Today there are several ways to get from Schiphol to Amsterdam, but the most popular is the train. This is the most successful (in terms of the combination of money and time costs) option.
Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport is one of the largest in Europe, with about 60 million passengers passing through it every year. Thousands of passengers fly here every day, so we decided to tell you in detail how to get from Amsterdam Airport to the city center by bus, train and taxi.
Amsterdam Airport is approximately 17 km from the city. Civil aviation began using Schiphol in 1920, before which it served as a military airfield for four years. The airport territory is one huge terminal, divided into three halls, connected by passages. Piers extend from each hall and lead to boarding gates.
Schiphol Airport is one of the largest in Europe with an annual passenger traffic of 60 million people
Despite the fact that the airport building is one of the largest structures in the world by area, it is quite easy to navigate: intuitive signs will help you easily find the desired object.
Amsterdam Airport has been repeatedly recognized as the most comfortable and best in the world, and even if you have a long wait for a transfer, it is simply impossible to get bored here. Experienced travelers even advise taking a separate day to explore Schiphol as one of the most interesting places in Amsterdam.
Schiphol is considered one of the most comfortable airports in the world
Here you can find not only countless shops, cafes, restaurants, a VAT refund point, but also several recreation areas, a children's playground, business areas with work desks, free wi-fi and all the necessary office equipment, as well as a whole green park where you can relax with a book or laptop and breathe in the fresh air without leaving the building. All this is included in Schiphol Plaza - a shopping and entertainment center on the territory of Amsterdam Airport.
Hotels nearby
For those flying to Amsterdam for a short visit or having a long layover here, we have selected several hotels that are located near the airport or offer a free shuttle to it.
The Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is just a few minutes' walk from the terminal
- Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is convenient because the terminal can be reached on foot in just a few minutes via a special covered walkway. Here guests will find chic, spacious rooms with panoramic windows and free Wi-Fi, as well as a wonderful restaurant with an open kitchen, a spa and a fitness center. Guests who stayed here gave the hotel 8.9 points out of 10, which already speaks for itself.
- YOTELAIR Amsterdam Schiphol Transit is located directly in the terminal building in Lounge 2, which is especially convenient for transit travelers. The hotel's reception is open 24 hours a day.
YOTELAIR hotel is located right in the terminal building
- Bastion Schiphol Hoofddorp is 6 km from the airport, but is suitable for those looking for a more budget-friendly accommodation option. It offers a 24-hour front desk, bright and clean rooms, free Wi-Fi throughout and free transfer from/to the terminal.
Cheap flights to Amsterdam
Schiphol is one of the leaders in annual passenger traffic, several major airlines are based here, and the airport serves more than 300 destinations around the world. To check current prices and special offers from carriers, use the calendar below:
Airport map
It will be easier to navigate Amsterdam Airport if you have a terminal diagram:
Amsterdam Airport on the map
Transport from the airport
The infrastructure of Schiphol Airport is thought out to the smallest detail. To get to the city center inexpensively, you can use buses and trains; as comfortable as possible - using a taxi.
Buses
One of the most accessible ways to get from Amsterdam Airport to the city center is by bus. The stop is located directly opposite the central exit from the terminal.
Bus number 197 stops here every 15 minutes, passing through the main squares of the city: Museum (where the Van Gogh Museum is located) and Leidseplein with numerous entertainment, bars and cafes. Most of the city's hotels are also located in the vicinity of these squares.
Bus number 197 passes through the main squares of the city
A bus ticket can be bought both from the driver and from the tourist information desks at the airport for 5 euros (2017, children under 4 years old - free). The journey to the center will take about half an hour. The first bus leaves at 5 am, and the last one at 0:30 am.
There is also a minibus that runs between hotels in Amsterdam. It serves about 100 hotels in the city. The stop is also located next to the exit from the terminal. The journey will cost approximately 17 euros (2017), and the journey to your destination can take up to 45 minutes.
Train
Amsterdam Airport has a railway line connecting it to the city. Starting from 5:30 am until 1:00 am, trains depart every 10-15 minutes from the platform located on the lower level of the terminal. You can go down to the station by elevator or escalator.
The railway station is located on the lower level of the terminal
A ticket costs 4 euros for a 2nd class carriage and about 7 euros for a 1st class carriage (2017), and you can purchase them at the ticket office inside the terminal or in special yellow machines.
You can get from the Airport to Amsterdam Central Station in about 20 minutes, after which, depending on your further destination, you need to transfer to public transport or another train.
Taxi from Amsterdam Airport
A taxi is still one of the most convenient and easiest ways to get from the airport to the city. You can try to catch a car at the airport, or you can call in advance through a specialized online service.
Taxi is one of the most convenient ways to get from the airport to the city
Many travelers choose the second option, since the cost of the trip is calculated in advance, and this allows them to avoid markups from local drivers: among city taxi drivers there are many people from unreliable countries who may well take advantage of the passenger’s gullibility.
Another advantage of ordering a car in advance is the opportunity to choose a larger car for large luggage or a child seat if you are traveling with a child. Fines for transporting a child without a special seat in Europe are high, and most taxi drivers in the airport parking lot will simply refuse you a trip without a special child car seat.
You also don’t have to worry about sudden force majeure: if the flight is late for some reason (the service tracks all arrivals using the terminal board), or you are delayed after landing at the airport, the driver will wait for you without charging an additional fee.
All details about the service and current taxi fares from Amsterdam Airport.
Car rental at Amsterdam airport
Renting a car is a great option if your trip to Holland includes more than just Amsterdam. Car rental stands are located in the lobby of Schiphol Plaza. You can choose a car on the spot or book it in advance through a specialized price comparison service.
In most cases, booking through a price comparison service is more profitable. And it’s not just about special online rates, which are often lower than at the airport. The search engine brings all the rental companies' offers into a single form and allows you to compare not only their prices, but also the rental conditions: what insurance covers, is a deposit required, is there a fee for a second driver.
Thus, this is the most profitable and fastest way to choose a car without studying the website of each rental company separately, without prepayment and with the ability to cancel the reservation free of charge (most often) if necessary.
You can find out the rental conditions and prices for car rental at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on this page.
Video from the airport terminal
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