How to get from Amsterdam Airport (AMS) ✈️ to the City Center

Amsterdam Airport (AMS), also known as Schiphol Airport, is the international airport of Amsterdam and is located about 9 km southwest of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Amsterdam by Train, Express Bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer), Uber and Car Sharing.

This guide compares all available airport transfers at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description & official links to book or buy tickets.

Transfer comparison

Overview of all airport transfers from Amsterdam Airport to the City Center (Amsterdam Centraal / Central Station)

	Transport	Travel time	Cost
	Public train	15 Min.	4,90 €	Details
	Express Bus	30 Min.	6,50 €	Details
	Taxi	35 Min.	50 €	Details
	Welcome Pickups	35 Min.	50 €	Details
	Uber	35 Min.	60 €	Details
	Car Sharing	35 Min.	Individ.	Details

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Notices:
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.

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Train

Timetable and tickets here ↗

Travel time:

15 minutes

Cost:

4,90 € pp (as e-ticket)

Description:

Sprinter & Intercity from Amsterdam Airport (Train station in the central terminal building “Schiphol Plaza”) to Amsterdam Central Station (“Amsterdam Centraal”), directly in the city center

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Express Bus (AD)

Timetable and tickets here ↗

Travel time:

30 minutes

Cost:

6,50 € pp

Description:

Airport Express Bus from Amsterdam Airport (Bus stop in front of the central terminal building, Terminal B15-19) to “Museumplein” and “Leidseplein” (destinations by the canals in the southern city center)

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Taxi

Official local Taxis

Travel time:

35 minutes

Cost:

50 €

Description:

Taxi from Amsterdam Airport (Taxis in front of the terminal building) to central Amsterdam, Central Station “Centraal” or directly to your accommodation in the city center

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Welcome Pickups (AD)

Book a Private Transfer ↗

Travel time:

35 minutes

Cost:

50 €

Description:

Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Amsterdam Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Amsterdam, Central Station “Centraal” or directly to your accommodation in the city

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Uber

Order an Uber ride ↗

Travel time:

35 minutes

Cost:

60 €

Description:

Uber from Amsterdam Airport (pick-up location according to Uber App) to the center of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Central Station (Centraal) or directly to your accommodation

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Car Sharing

Find local providers ↗

Travel time:

35 minutes

Cost:

Depending on selected car

Description:

Car sharing from Amsterdam Airport (floor -2 in the WTC car park) to the center of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Central Station (Centraal) or directly to your accommodation

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Trip from Airport Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam (Central Station “Amsterdam Centraal”, City Center)

Things to know about Amsterdam:

1. There are 2500 houseboats in Amsterdam
2. The city of Amsterdam is located on 90 small islands
3. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located a few meters below sea level