Amsterdam Travel Guide
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    • Amsterdam public transport – Information and tips for passengers
    • Travel cards, tickets, current fares (2022)
    • Tram
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    • Transfer Schiphol Airport ↔ Amsterdam city center
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The tram in Amsterdam:
info, tickets, route plan & tips for passengers

Compared to the Metro, the tram in Amsterdam has a much denser network of lines and stops. The tram is operated by the municipal company GVB which also operates the other mass transit options, Metro, city buses, and ferries.

The blue and white trams are a good option for traveling from the central train station (Centraal Station) to downtown as well as the various districts of Amsterdam.

The tram network: lines and network map

The tram network has been expanding since 1875 and nowadays encompasses 15 lines and approximately 200 km of rail lines.

→ Download: map – tram lines in Amsterdam / route network plan (as of 2021 / 2022):

Tram GVB Amsterdam

The tram in Amsterdam has a dense network of lines and stops. (picture: www.travelguide.amsterdam)

Tips for passengers & sightseeing via the tram

  • Since March 26th, 2018 cash purchases of tickets onboard the tram are no longer possible. You will find more info under “Which ticket option is best for me?” (see below).
    It is worth it to research tickets for mass transit ahead of time. That saves time and money later.
  • A not-so-secret-anymore tip is the tram line number 2. It is popular with sightseeing tourists, as many of its stops are nearby attractions. This line will get you to the flower market, Royal Palace on the dam, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh museum, Stedelijk museum for example and passing through all the canals of Amsterdam’s famous Canal Belt.

Tickets for the public transport system in Amsterdam:
Which ticket option is best for me?

Whether single ride via e-purse, also referred to as OV-card, all-day ticket, “I Amsterdam Card”, or “Amsterdam Travel Card”, you will find detailed information for all, as well as current fares here.

It allows you to quickly and easily find the right ticket option for your stay in Amsterdam. Researching all options upfront and knowing which ticket option works best for you, will save you money and time after arrival and prevent stressful situations.

Our advice for when you are in a hurry – when you don’t want to deal with the tariff system and ticket machines:

 

The single-day or multi-day tickets that are available for the public transport system in Amsterdam are typically the best choices for visitors. These tickets allow unlimited use of the Metro (subway), GVB bus system, trams, as well as ferries for the entire period of validity (1 – 7 days).

These tickets are rather inexpensive for a European metropolitan city. For 2022 fares range between €5.30 and €8.50 a day, depending on period of validity

Convenience:

You can purchase these tickets online before your trip without additional fees via the English-language website of the authorised GVB ticket seller – click here –. You will not have to deal with ticket machines or the tariff system upon your arrival.

That saves time and nerves – after all, you will have better things to do in Amsterdam…

Tram lines in Amsterdam – overview:

line from – to important stops
1 Muiderpoortstation – Osdorp De Aker (Matterhorn) Weesperplein, Leidseplein, Surinameplein, Station Lelylaan
2 Centraal Station – Nieuw Sloten (Oudenaardeplantsoen) Leidsestraat, Museumplein, Hoofddorpplein
3 Zoutkeetsgracht – Flevopark Museumplein, Ceintuurbaan, Muiderpoortstation
4 Centraal Station – Station RAI (Drentepark) Utrechtsestraat, Frederiksplein
5 Westergasfabriek (Van Hallstraat) – Stadshart Amstelveen Leidseplein, Museumplein, Station Zuid
7 Slotermeer (Sloterpark) – Azartplein Mercatorplein, Leidseplein, Weesperplein, Rietlandpark
12 Centraal Station (Hauptbahnhof) – Amstelstation Leidsestraat, Museumplein, Ceintuurbaan, Churchill-laan
13 Centraal Station – Geuzenveld (Lambertus Zijlplein) Rozengracht, Mercatorplein
14 Centraal Station – Flevopark Dam, Plantage, Borneostraat
17 Centraal Station – Osdorp Dijkgraafplein Rozengracht, Kinkerstraat, Station Lelylaan
19 Station Sloterdijk – Diemen Sniep Admiraal de Ruijterweg, Leidseplein, Weesperplein, Watergraafsmeer
24 Centraal Station – VU medisch centrum (De Boelelaan/VU) Vijzelstraat, Ferdinand Bolstraat, Ceintuurbaan, Beethovenstraat, Stadionweg, Amstelveenseweg
25 Station Zuid – Amstelveen Westwijk Buitenveldertselaan, Beneluxbaan
26 Centraal Station – IJburg (Pampuslaan) Passagiersterminal, Rietlandpark, Piet Heintunnel
27 Surinameplein – Osdorp Dijkgraafplein Station Lelylaan
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