Compared to the Metro, the tram in Amsterdam has a much denser network of lines and stops. The tram is operated by the municipal transport company GVB, which also organizes Metro, city buses, and ferries.
In this guide you will find information for passengers and practical tips for using the streetcar in Amsterdam.
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The tram network has been expanding since 1875 and nowadays encompasses 15 lines and approximately 200 km of rail lines.
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map – tram lines in Amsterdam / route network plan (as of 2023 / 2024):
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.
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 2024 fares range between €5.85 and €9 a day, depending on period of validity
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…
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 |
The history of streetcars in Amsterdam dates back to the 19th century, when the first horse-drawn streetcars were introduced in the city. The first electric streetcars were then put into operation at the beginning of the 20th century and played an important role in the city’s public transportation system.
In the 1950s and 1960s, there was a decline in tram use as many people switched to cars. This led to a reduction in the streetcar network, but in the 1980s the city began to modernize and expand the streetcar infrastructure.
Yes, Amsterdam has a well-developed tram network. The tram is a good way to discover the city. Thanks to many stops and lines you can reach many destinations. You can find more tips and information in our travel guide.
There is no classic single ticket for Amsterdam public transport. Single journeys can be paid for with the “OV / E-Purse card”. It works in a similar way to a prepaid mobile phone card. You can load an amount of money onto this card at a machine. You can then use this credit to pay for local transport. A reloadable, anonymous e-purse card (without passport photo) costs 7.50 euros (without credit).
It is easier to use local transport with a day or multi-day ticket.