How much is the bus from Schiphol to Amsterdam?

Currently, (2023) a one-way ticket costs €6.50. A return ticket costs €11.75. For more tips on the Airport Express Bus and how to save time and money when buying tickets, see our travel guide. You will also find information on journey times, current ticket prices (2023) and tips on buying tickets.



In 2026, a one-way ticket for the Amsterdam Airport Express (Bus 397) from Schiphol to the city center costs €6.50. This bus is the most convenient option if you are staying near Museum Square (Museumplein), Leidseplein, or Elandsgracht, as it bypasses the central train station and drops you directly in the heart of the cultural and nightlife districts. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes. You can purchase your ticket directly from the driver using a contactless credit or debit card (cash is not accepted on board), or you can use the "OV-pay" system by tapping your card at the reader when you board and exit. If you have an Amsterdam Travel Ticket or an "I amsterdam City Card," the bus fare is included for the duration of your pass. For those heading to Amsterdam Centraal station, the train remains a slightly cheaper and faster alternative at €5.90, but the 397 bus is the "local favorite" for reaching the city's main squares.

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When you exit Schiphol Plaza and walk to the right you will come across bus stop B17. You can see the route from Schiphol to the bus stop on the map. Bus 397 departs every 7.5 minutes from bus stop B17. At night you can take Niteliner N97once per hour.

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As of 2023, all domestic trains, metros, trams, and buses in Amsterdam (and nationwide) accept payment from contactless methods including credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more. As long as your card has an OV chip in it, you should be able to use it to pay for your fare.

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If you are going to travel by train, bus, tram or metro just once, you can buy a ticket at Schiphol or pay on public transport with your bank card, credit card or mobile.

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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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Bus routes and tickets Payment by debit or credit card is possible, as well as your public transport chip card. The Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket is also excellent value if you plan to explore the region.

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Buses and trams don't accept cash, so it'll be very useful to get a ticket you can use across each form of public transport. You'll find more information about ticket prices and how to get them in our section about how to buy tickets.

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This bus allows you to travel quickly from Amsterdam Airport to the centre of Amsterdam and back again. For a return ticket, you pay just € 11.75 per person.

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Paying for public transport is easy: simply use your contactless debit card, credit card or mobile phone to check in and out using OVpay or a public transport chip card (in Dutch: OV-chipkaart).

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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 cheapest way to travel around Amsterdam is walking but if you need to get somewhere fast, the use of an OV chip card is the answer.

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Remember, there is Uber in Amsterdam. It's very easy and reliable to use. Ubers are cheaper than taxis too, so they're a great option for getting around the city.

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Taxis in Amsterdam are among some of the most expensive in the Netherlands, but the government has put a cap on the maximum prices the drivers can charge. The average price for a taxi journey in the city centre is around €10. Amsterdam taxi drivers will calculate your fee using a taximeter based on distance.

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The Connexxion Amsterdam Airport Express costs € 11,75 round trip (single ticket € 6,50). The bus takes only 30 minutes from Schiphol Plaza to the centre of Amsterdam (Leidseplein). There are 6 buses each hour.

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How to Get from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam City Center
  1. Train: 15 minutes, from $5.
  2. Bus: 30 minutes, from $7.
  3. Taxi: 20 minutes, from $50.
  4. Hotel Shuttle: 30 minutes, from $20 (for single rider)


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