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Can I use GVB ticket to Schiphol airport?

The Amsterdam Travel Ticket provides unlimited travel on the train (NS railway), the Amsterdam Airport Express (bus 397) and Niteliner N97 (of Connexxion) between Schiphol and Amsterdam and unlimited travel for all GVB trams, day buses, night buses and metros. So, you can arrange all of your travel needs in one go.



No, you generally cannot use a standard GVB (Gemeentevervoerbedrijf) ticket, such as a 1-hour or GVB-only day pass, to travel to Schiphol Airport. GVB is the municipal transport operator for Amsterdam and its tickets are valid only on their own blue-and-white buses, trams, and metros within the city. Schiphol Airport is located outside the GVB service zone and is primarily reached via NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen) trains or regional Connexxion/EBS buses. To travel to the airport, you must use a separate NS train ticket or a digital payment method like OVpay (tapping your contactless bank card or mobile phone). However, there is one exception: if you purchase the Amsterdam Travel Ticket, it does include unlimited GVB transport throughout Amsterdam as well as the train or 397 Express bus journey to and from Schiphol. In 2026, ensure you check your ticket type carefully, as using a GVB-only product on the train will result in a lack of a valid fare and potential fines during inspections.

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