What is the best transit app for Amsterdam?

The free GVB app (for iOS and Android) is the app for travelling by tram, bus, night bus, metro and ferry in Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands. It's your go-to travel app for frequent travellers or for just a visit.



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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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Getting around: top apps for public transport
  • 9292. 9292 is the leading public transit app in the Netherlands. ...
  • NS. For all things trains in the Netherlands, download NS. ...
  • Buienradar. ...
  • Accuweather. ...
  • Weeronline. ...
  • DigiD. ...
  • Berichtenbox. ...
  • Google Translate.


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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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The free GVB app (for iOS and Android) is the app for travelling by tram, bus, night bus, metro and ferry in Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands. It's your go-to travel app for frequent travellers or for just a visit.

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Amsterdam public transportation tickets can be used on any kind of public transports for given time duration. A simple ticket is called a 'one hour ticket', costs €3,20 and can be used for an hour as long as you don't forget to check in and out, no matter the length of your journey within an hour.

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You can choose between a personal or anonymous OV-chipkaart, both of which cost € 7.50. If you sign up for a 1-year NS season ticket, you'll receive a free personal OV-chipkaart (except for Flex Basis and Flex Weekend Voordeel). You can also opt for a single-use chipkaart, which is a paper ticket with a chip.

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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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OVpay is the new way to check-in and out of public transport with your debit or credit card. Simply hold your card against the card reader on the bus, tram and metro. The system will beep once you have checked in correctly. Be sure to check out with the same card at your destination.

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Lyft — Top Uber Alternatives Lyft does a thorough background check of every driver they hire in. It is only behind Uber in terms of volume. For many users, it's one of the best apps like Uber — maybe even better. In addition, the Lyft app allows customers to check their driving route and their driver details.

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