Is there a direct train from Amsterdam airport to Central Station?

Catch the train at Schiphol to travel directly to many destinations in The Netherlands. The NS train station is located directly below the terminal building. Take the escalator or lift downstairs and board the train. The train gets you for instance to Amsterdam Central Station in 14-17 minutes.



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The fastest route to the city centre is by hiring an Amsterdam airport taxi. Though it will cost approximately 39€, it will only take 15-20 minutes to reach your destination. The quickest method of public transportation is the train. Train tickets cost 5.40€ and it takes around 20 minutes to reach the downtown area.

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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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Taxi price from Amsterdam Airport to the city centre Prices for a transfer from the airport to the city center range from € 35 to approx. € 46.75. In contrast, a metered fare can be as high as € 75. Most people who visit Amsterdam have a visit to the city center on their wishlist.

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Booking options at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport SIXT offers you a variety of Amsterdam airport shuttle options, from our budget-friendly sedans to the luxurious First-Class service. For larger groups and families, SIXT offers a van service with both Standard and Business Class options.

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• You can use a single-use smart card (Single ticket ?) or an OV-chipkaart (smart card) to travel by train in Holland. The single-use chipcard is perfect for incidental travellers. You can buy it at a NS ticketing machine or service desk. Single-use smart cards always cost 1 euro more per trip.

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The driver should give you a receipt at the end of the ride. Taxis usually accept the payment of the fare by credit card, but it's better to ask the driver before you get in. It's not common to give a tip to the taxi driver, but you can round the bill up if you're happy with the service.

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Amsterdam ranked the priciest destination in Europe Indeed, together with Venice, the Dutch capital was ranked the most expensive destination in Europe, particularly due to the high price of accommodation.

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Generally you can expect to pay anywhere from €40 to €55 for a one-way ride from the airport into Amsterdam, depending on the exact location of your rental apartment, hotel or wherever else you are staying on your trip.

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You can pay using one of the following cards: V-pay, Maestro, VISA, Mastercard, JCB, Diners Club, Union Pay, and American Express. Which OV-chipkaart fits your way of travelling best?

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Booking your tickets in advance is not necessary but it does save a little bit of time in the train stations. It's so much nicer to walk right up to the train and board it, without taking the time to wait in line to buy tickets.

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Access Amsterdam's public transport network with OVpay, the Public transport chip card (OV-Chipkaart) or the I amsterdam City Card, for unlimited use of the GVB public transport system for 24, 48, 72 or 120 hours. Please note: GVB's public transport network is cashless.

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What's the distance between Amsterdam-Centraal and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport by train? Trains travelling from Amsterdam-Centraal to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport cover a distance of around 8 miles (12 km) during the journey.

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Please arrive at the station at least 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Then, just look for your train on the departure board and scan your ticket to reach the platform. When the train arrives, hop on and find your seat.

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