AMSTERDAM TRANSPORTATION TIPS
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   Schiphol Airport

 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol sits 20 km (14 miles) southwest of Amsterdam's city center.  Europe's fourth-largest airport, it is well-connected to public transport:
 
* From the main arrival plaza, trains (on platforms 1 and 2) run every 10 minutes to the center of Amsterdam for € 3.60 single-use.  Buy your ticket before boarding (from the ticket machines or, for a €.50 surcharge, from the ticket window), to avoid an extra €35 in penalty when buying a ticket on the train!

* A national taxi service called Schiphol Travel Taxi runs between the airport and central Amsterdam. 
     
* A service called Connexxion runs a shuttle at ten-minute intervals to hotels all over the city.  (Inquire about this inside the main arrival plaza.)  Tickets cost €11 one-way and €17.50 round-trip.  Limos can also be reserved in advance.
 
 
 Tram Amsterdam Trains and Underground

Amsterdam Central Station is a major hub for trains and trams.  Click rail lines for information about trains, trams and the subway.  Click metro map for an overview -- and a link to the highly useful "Amsterdam Pass."


    Traveling by Bus, Taxi, Car or Bike

Buses travel primarily to outlying suburbs, useful when trams are less frequent or closed (after 12:15 a.m.).  You can catch a night bus from midnight to early morning (7 a.m.).  Their routes connect with Leidseplein, Rembrandtplein and the Central Station.

You can call a city taxi (dial 0900.677.7777).  Expect to pay €1.80 per km regardless of the time of day, and be ready with a 5%-10% tip.

Cars in Amsterdam face the challenge of finding parking.  For tips on parking on the street or in car parks: click here.

Amsterdam is a bike-friendly city.  Click here to learn more about cycling routes in the city.

Click on this Regional Map for Amsterdam's location vis-à-vis other cities and surrounding towns.



   Sightseeing info

A Canal Cruise website can get you started exploring the city by water, with many helpful links. 


 EuropeHotels.com hopes you enjoy your stay in Amsterdam!