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    • Travel cards, tickets, current fares (2022)
    • Tram
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    • Amsterdam Airport Express Bus 397
  • “I Amsterdam” card – is a purchase worth it?
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  • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport – Information and tips for passengers
    • Transfer Schiphol Airport ↔ Amsterdam city center
      • Transfer Schiphol Airport ↔ Amsterdam city center: Means of transport, travel times and current prices
      • Schiphol Airport train station: Airport <-> Amsterdam city centre – Train connections to European cities
      • Amsterdam Airport Express Bus 397
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Amsterdam Airport Express Bus 397
fast & cheap transfer: Airport Schiphol ↔ city center

The Amsterdam Airport Express Bus (Connexxion line 397) offers a convenient and direct transfer from Schiphol Airport to the city center of Amsterdam.

Here you will find all the important information, such as departure times, travel times, stops and our tips for buying tickets.

Airport Express Bus 397 Connexxion Amsterdam Schiphol

Airport Express Bus 397: Fast and cheap connection to the city center

Connexxion Airport Express Bus 397: travel times, and current ticket prices (2022)

The Airport Express Bus is operated by the Dutch public transport company Connexxion.
That is why you will sometimes find the term Connexxion 397 for the Airport Express Bus 397.

Operating hours &  journey time

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located approximately 18 km (11 miles) from downtown Amsterdam. The Airport Express bus runs 24/7.

The transfer time from the airport to the city center depends on the bus stop at which you want to get off. An average trip takes about 30 min. You can find more information below, where we have listed all stops with travel time.

How often does the Connexxion Airport Express Bus 397 run? Frequency

In addition to travel time, the frequency of service is also important for passengers.

During the day (5 a.m. – midnight) the bus runs every 7-10 minutes. This means only short waiting times at the bus stop.

At night (midnight – 5 a.m.) the bus N97 – Niteliner N97 – serves the airport transfer. It runs every 30 minutes and serves more stops. Therefore, it has a longer travel time.

Current ticket price (2022)

Currently, (2021) a ticket for a one-way ticket costs €6.50.

A return ticket costs €11.75. With this ticket, you save €1.25 compared to buying 2 one-way tickets.

OUR TIPS FOR BUYING TICKETS

1

Online tickets save time and stress

If you buy your ticket online before your trip, you save yourself the hassle of searching for the ticket machines, queuing and having to deal with foreign language problems.

You can buy your tickets for the Amsterdam Airport Express Bus – at no extra charge – online via this English language website before your journey.

No cash is accepted on the bus for security reasons. Therefore it is convenient to have the right ticket already in your pocket.

2 Buy ticket for bus 397 and day ticket / multi-day ticket for public transport in Amsterdam online

Most visitors use the well-developed public transport system in Amsterdam to discover the city.
You can also buy a day ticket or multi day ticket for public transport in Amsterdam online before your trip:

→ More information in this travel guide: Single ticket, OV card, day ticket… Which public transport ticket is best for your trip??

→ Online ticket for bus 397 – buy here

→ Online ticket for bus 397 + day ticket or multi day ticket for local transport Amsterdam – buy here

Airport bus 397: Stop plan & map

Here you can find all stops of the line 397, travel times may change slightly due to the traffic situation.

Airport Express Bus 397 stops

Many hotels and accommodations are close to the stops

Airport Express Bus 397 stops

In the graphic above you can see the stops of the airport express bus line 397. Here are some important destinations that are located at the stops:

Schiphol Airport

You will find the stop directly in front of the central main entrance “Schiphol Plaza”.

Amstelveenseweg

Interchanges for local public transport

Haarlemmermeerstation

Bus stop for Schinkelbuurt and Willemspark districts
Emmastraat

Emmastraat

Here you will find some popular hotels like Hilton Amsterdam, The Alfred Hotel or the Apple Inn Hotel.

Museumplein – three world-class art museums in one place

The “big three” – the Rijksmuseum (Imperial Museum), the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk Museum (Municipal Museum) are all located around the spacious Museum Square (Museumplein).

museumsplein busstop 397 express bus

Museumsplein: Here are the 3 famous art museums (Image: R. Boed, CC 2.0 license)

Leidseplein

Leidseplein is a central, famous square in the center of Amsterdam. It is a popular nightlife area with many restaurants, bars and cafés and the theatres “De Balie” and “Theater Bellevue”.

Leiseplein Bus Haltestelle 397

Leidseplein: central, busy square in Amsterdam (Image: Kleon3, CC 2.0 license)

Busstation Elandsgracht

The Elandsgracht bus stop is a transfer point for regional and local transport on the corner of Elandsgracht and Marnixstraat. It is located on the west side of the center of Amsterdam.

WIFI, LUGGAGE …

Airport Express buses have free WiFi and charging options for smartphones and more.

The buses have a deep entry. So you can easily take your luggage and possibly a pram with you on the bus.

Amsterdam map with bus stops

On our interactive Amsterdam map you will find the bus stops marked with an orange bus symbol. This way you can easily see at which bus stop, for example, your accommodation is located.

OUR TIPS FOR BUYING TICKETS

1

Online tickets save time and stress

If you buy your ticket online before your trip, you save yourself the hassle of searching for the ticket machines, queuing and having to deal with foreign language problems.

You can buy your tickets for the Amsterdam Airport Express Bus – at no extra charge – online via this English language website before your journey.

No cash is accepted on the bus for security reasons. Therefore it is convenient to have the right ticket already in your pocket.

2 Buy ticket for bus 397 and day ticket / multi-day ticket for public transport in Amsterdam online

Most visitors use the well-developed public transport system in Amsterdam to discover the city. You can also buy a day ticket or multi day ticket for public transport in Amsterdam online before your trip:

→ More information: Single ticket, OV card, day ticket… Which public transport ticket is best for your trip??

→ Online ticket for bus 397 – buy here

→ Online ticket for bus 397 + day ticket or multi day ticket for local transport Amsterdam – buy here

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