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

Amsterdam Airport to City

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 from AMS airport to downtown

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

Transport Travel time Cost More
train Public train 15 Min. 6,20 € Details
bus Express Bus 30 Min. 6,50 € Details
taxi Taxi 35 Min. 50 € Details
welcome Private
Transfer
35 Min. 55 € Details
uber Uber 35 Min. 60 € Details
uber Car Sharing 35 Min. Individ. Details

Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer is the more faster and comfortable option.
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Train from Amsterdam Airport to the City Center
Train

Timetable and tickets ↗


Travel time:
15 minutes

Cost:
6,20 € pp

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


Bus from Amsterdam Airport to the City Center
Express Bus

Timetable and tickets ↗


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)


Taxi from Amsterdam Airport to the City Center
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


Welcome Pickup from Amsterdam Airport to the City Center
Private Transfer

Book a Welcome Pickup ↗


Travel time:
35 minutes

Cost:
55 €

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


Uber from Amsterdam Airport to the City Center
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


Carsharing
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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Things to know about Amsterdam:

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