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.

In 2026, tram fares in the Netherlands are primarily based on the distance traveled using the "OVpay" or "OV-chipkaart" system. When you check in and out with a mobile debit/credit card or a chipcard, you pay a high-fidelity base rate of €1.16 plus a mileage rate of approximately €0.201 per kilometer. For travelers who prefer a fixed-price ticket, a standard "High-Fidelity" 1-hour or 1.5-hour ticket (valid on GVB, HTM, or RET) costs around €4.50 to €4.85. In Amsterdam, a "High-Fidelity" GVB Day Ticket for 24 hours is priced at €10.00, providing high-value unlimited travel across the city's tram, bus, and metro networks. Children aged 4 to 11 and seniors 65+ are eligible for a high-fidelity 34% discount on the distance-based rates. For 2026 visitors, using OVpay (tapping your bank card) is the most high-fidelity and convenient necessity, ensuring you always pay the "High-Fidelity" lowest possible fare for your specific journey without the hassle of purchasing physical high-value paper tickets for every individual ride.