Amstel station used to be Eurolines’ Amsterdam stop, not Schiphol
Eurolines is the old-school intercity coach brand many people used from Amsterdam Amstel to cities across Europe, but it barely shows up as a real option from Schiphol in 2026. Reddit regulars point out that operations in several countries were taken over or replaced by newer brands like FlixBus, so you often end up on a different operator even if you start by searching “Eurolines.” If you’re landing at AMS and want a coach, you’re almost always looking at FlixBus from Sloterdijk or Amstel instead of Eurolines from the airport.
Eurolines doesn’t run a direct coach from Schiphol terminals
There’s no Eurolines counter in Schiphol Plaza, no stop at the B09–B15 bus stands, and no published timetable from the airport. Historically, Eurolines departed from the bus bays outside Amsterdam Amstel station, about 20 minutes by NS Sprinter train from Schiphol (one change at Duivendrecht) or roughly 30 minutes by metro if you first ride to Zuid. That extra transfer is why most people arriving at AMS skip Eurolines entirely and go train-only or use FlixBus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk, which is a 10–15 minute direct train from Schiphol.
Old Eurolines coaches had stricter bags and rougher rides
Older trip reports mention Eurolines enforcing baggage limits more tightly than some modern operators, with single checked bags capped around airline-style weights and extra fees if you turned up with multiple suitcases. Reddit threads from pre-FlixBus days also complain about uncomfortable seats and long delays at land borders on 8–12 hour routes, especially overnight runs from the Netherlands to France or Eastern Europe. If you care about comfort on a long leg from Amsterdam, rail fans on /r/travel now steer people to night trains like the Nightjet instead of legacy coaches.
Most budget travelers have moved to FlixBus or trains
One /r/travel user sums it up: “I used Eurolines years ago from Amsterdam, but nowadays it’s mostly FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.” Another comment on /r/Amsterdam says that Eurolines from Amstel station “used to be the thing, but it’s all Flix now pretty much.” Regulars landing at Schiphol head downstairs to the train station under the terminal and grab Intercity or Sprinter services into Centraal, Sloterdijk, or Amstel, then board FlixBus if they really want a coach. In most price checks under €40–€60, trains match or beat old Eurolines-style tickets once you factor in transfer time.
Step-by-step if you still need Eurolines-style coaches
1. On arrival at Schiphol, follow signs for “Treinen/Trains” down to the rail platforms under the terminal; you’re staying inside the airport building for this step.
2. Buy an NS ticket on the yellow machines in Schiphol Plaza for either “Amsterdam Sloterdijk” or “Amsterdam Amstel”; prices usually sit in the €4–€6 range for 2nd class.
3. If your booking email says FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, or a partner, check the stop name carefully: Sloterdijk Piarcoplein for most FlixBus lines, or the bus area at Amstel for some others.
4. Ride a 10–15 minute Sprinter to Sloterdijk or a roughly 20–25 minute train/metro combo to Amstel, then follow station signage toward “Busstation” or the exact platform number in your ticket.
5. Scan your QR code with the driver or app at boarding time; build at least a 60–90 minute buffer between your scheduled flight arrival and coach departure to absorb immigration, bags, and rail connections.
Practical tip
Before you chase anything labeled Eurolines, plug your route into NS (for trains) and FlixBus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk; in most cases ex-Schiphol travelers save time and hassle by skipping legacy brands and going straight to these two.