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Do you have to pay for trams in Amsterdam?

You can buy your ticket from the driver or preferably the conductor, and you can only pay by card. On the tram you can buy tickets which are valid for 1 hour, or up to 48 hours. If you want a ticket for a longer period, you will need to buy it at the ticket office in the bigger stations.



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In Amsterdam and throughout the Netherlands, the public transport chip card (OV-Chipkaart) is a rechargeable card used for travel on trams, buses, metros and trains. Residents typically own a personalised card that can be loaded up with credit.

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The train from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Centraal Station is the fastest and cheapest way to the city center. The train runs 24 hours a day, with departures scheduled for every 10–15 minutes between the hours of 6 a.m. and 1 a.m. (they depart every hour during other times).

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The cheapest way to travel around Amsterdam is walking, as the city is one of the most walkable in the world.

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That's because, in the Netherlands, there is no social or written requirement to tip a restaurant worker. However, if you received good service or thoroughly enjoyed the food, it's customary to give a small tip — around 5-10% of the bill. If your service was just average, round up the bill or leave some change.

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The Netherlands is a very modern country. You can pay with cash or a debit card, and often with your phone via NFC, Apple Pay, or Google Wallet. Not to mention the latest phenomenon, 'Tikkie', which is also being used more and more. We'll go through the options one by one.

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GVB 1 Hour Ticket / Bus Tram Metro (BTM) 1.5 Hour Ticket. In Amsterdam the single can be bought as a disposable OV-chip card and is valid for 1 hour travel on GVB public transport (bus/metro/tram) including any transfers. It costs €3.40 and is activated on first check-in.

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Whether you travel by bus, train, metro or tram, everything is possible. In many regions in the Netherlands, OVpay is already available and so you can already check in and out with your debit card. For example, the bus, metro or tram in Amsterdam, but also in Groningen and Eindhoven.

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Train travel from the airport Train travel is not included with the City Card, such as the journey from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Amsterdam Central Station.

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At Schiphol Airport, taxis are available at the airport's exit. Depending on the traffic, a taxi can take you to the city centre in half an hour. One-way rides between the airport and downtown range from €35 to €55.

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