Transport at AMS

13 ways to get to and from Amsterdam: Rideshare · Bus · Shared van · Intercity coach · Train · Taxi.

Options
13
Modes
6
Rideshare
2 options
~Travel time similar to other cars: about 25–45 minutes Schiphol–central Amsterdam in normal traffic.
User reports often show Bolt fares a few euros lower than Uber for Schiphol–central Amsterdam, typically around €30–45 when not surging.
Bus
3 options
~> not applicable
> not applicable
Shared van
1 option
~Reported door‑to‑door times commonly 45–90 minutes depending on traffic and number of hotel stops.
Reddit users mention per‑person pricing in the €18–25 range one‑way depending on hotel and booking channel.
Intercity coach
2 options
~> not applicable
> not applicable
Train
4 options
~Intercity Schiphol–Amsterdam Centraal in about 15–20 minutes according to numerous traveler trip reports on Reddit.
User reports around €5–6 one‑way 2nd class Schiphol–Amsterdam Centraal when using ticket machines, slightly less via OV-chip/contactless.
Taxi
1 option
~Typical travel time reported as 25–40 minutes to central Amsterdam in light to moderate traffic, up to an hour in rush hour.
Reddit reports commonly cite €50–70 for Schiphol–central Amsterdam by official taxi, depending on time and traffic.
Name
Bolt
Rideshare
→
Bus 197 Airport Express
Bus
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Bus 300 R-net
Bus
→
Bus 397 Schiphol Airport Express
Bus
→
Connexxion Hotel Shuttle
Shared van
→
Eurolines
Intercity coach
→
FlixBus
Intercity coach
→
Intercity to Amsterdam Centraal
Train
→
Intercity to Rotterdam Centraal
Train
→
NS Intercity Direct
Train
→
NS Sprinter
Train
→
Taxi Schiphol
Taxi
→
Uber
Rideshare
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Frequently asked

How do I get from Amsterdam Airport (AMS) to the city?

AMS has 13 ground-transport options — Rideshare, Bus, Shared van, Intercity coach, Train. Each listing has the route, typical cost, and journey time.

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