Amsterdam Airport to City
Train – Bus – Taxi – Private Transfer – Car Rental
Amsterdam Airport to City
Train – Bus – Taxi – Private Transfer – Car Rental
Getting from Amsterdam Airport to the City Center
Last updated on March 26, 2024
How to get from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to the City Center? There are 8 possible means of transport:
1. Train
Travel time: 20 min. to Central Station
Price: € 18 p.p. roundtrip
Frequency: 4-6 times per hour
Main pro: fast & economic to Central Station
Main con: transfer / walk to final destination
Warning: keep a close eye on your luggage
2. Bus
Travel time: 30-40 min. to western city center
Price: € 11,75 p.p. roundtrip
Frequency: 4-8 times per hour
Main pro: economic
Main con: only serves south-western center
Warning: keep a close eye on your luggage
3. Private Transfer by Car
Travel time: 20-30 minutes (off-peak hours) to appr. 1 hour (rush hour)
Price: fixed price, from appr. € 50 one way
Main pro: directly to your final destination & convenient with heavy luggage
Main con: expensive when traveling alone
4. Rental Car
Travel time: 20-30 minutes (off-peak hours) to appr. 1 hour (rush hour)
Price: depending on car, season, conditions
Main pro: practical for combining multiple destinations out of town
Main con: expensive, time-consuming, difficult and costly parking
Warning: don’t rent a car just for your airport transfer
5. Taxi
Travel time: 20-30 minutes (off-peak hours) to appr. 1 hour (rush hour)
Price: usually € 40-60 one way, depending on car type, destination, and traffic
Main pro: directly to your final destination, even with heavy luggage
Main con: expensive, sometimes very busy
Warning: only use taxis from the Official Taxi Stand
6. Shuttle Bus
Travel time: appr. 10-30 min.
Price: free in most cases
Frequency: depending on hotel and the time of day
Main pro: convenient & free
Main con: only for hotels on and near the airport + Leonardo Rembrandtpark Hotel
Warning: not available for other Amsterdam City Center hotels
7. Walking
Travel time: appr. 3,5 hours to center
Price: free
Main pro: free
Main con: tiring and unpleasant route
8. Cycling
Travel time: appr. 1 hour to center
Price: free
Main pro: free
Main con: no bike rental at airport
How to Get from Amsterdam Airport to the City Center?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the official name of Amsterdam’s airport. The distance from the airport to the city center is approximately 15 kilometers (just under 10 miles).
How to get from the airport to Amsterdam?
- For many travelers public transport is a good option. There are fast and frequent train and bus connections;
- Private transport -a private transfer or a taxi– is more convenient: it will take you directly to your final destination;
- And in some instances you could consider renting a car, taking a hotel shuttle, riding your bike or even walking.
The information provided below will help you making the right decision, considering your group size, luggage, budget, available time, and your final destination in Amsterdam. By arranging your transfer in advance, you will save valuable time, money, and effort.