TRANSFER: BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT (TRAIN, BUS, METRO, CAB…) ↔  CITY CENTER & AREA AROUND AMSTERDAM

#3 BY CAB FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE CITY CENTER AND THE SURROUNDINGS OF AMSTERDAM

Cabs wait for passengers right outside the terminal at all hours of the day and night. They are convenient to use, but also expensive. Alternatively, you can book a private shuttle cab online. This is usually cheaper and, unlike a cab, offers a pre-arranged fixed price.

How much does a cab ride from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam city center cost?

A cab ride costs at least the basic fee of €7.50. This basic fee includes the first 2 km of the trip.
After that, there are additional charges depending on the duration of the trip and the distance.

For example, a transfer to the city center costs between €40 and €60. Currently, there is a minimum charge for trips city center ↔ Schiphol Airport of €35.

The price in 2023 is €2.47 per kilometer travelled and €0.41 per minute of travel time. There may be surcharges for group travellers or luggage.

The journey time by taxi to the airport depends on the traffic situation.

#4 PRE-BOOKED SHUTTLE – A POPULAR ALTERNATIVE TO A CAB

If you want to fix the price of the ride in advance, then there is an interesting option. You can book a shuttle online before your trip. In addition to the destination, you can also specify, for example, the number of people. Before booking, you will be quoted a fixed price, including fees and taxes. This has several advantages:

• The price is fixed. There are no surprises in the invoice amount.
• The driver does not make detours to increase the cost of the trip. This can happen with a regular cab that charges by taximeter.
• You get an invoice for the amount. This makes it easier to settle travel expenses.
• In our experience, the shuttles booked online are cheaper than the local taxi.
• You can also book special vehicles (e.g. minibus for groups).

→ Link: Website where you can easily compare and book different providers.

On this website you can simply type in the date of your arrival and you will get a clear list of all providers including prices.

Cabs are waiting directly in front of the terminal building. A convenient but also expensive way to get to your destination. A pre-booked shuttle is therefore a popular alternative. (Image: F.Heijnen, CC 2.0 license)

# 5 By metro to the airport – not until 2030

Currently there is no metro line to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. There are plans to extend line 52 of the Amsterdam Metro to the airport.
In November 2022, the Dutch cabinet decided to invest an additional 4 billion euros in local transport. This money is also to be used to build metro line 52 to the airport. Completion is planned for 2030.

Corona / Covid-19 Update

The worldwide corona pandemic has of course also affected Amsterdam travel.

Local traffic in Amsterdam: Since March 23, 2022, masks have no longer been compulsory in Amsterdam’s local transport system. Of course, you can decide for yourself whether you still want to wear a mask.

Museums / Sightseeing in Amsterdam:
Since 02/25/2022, a digital COVID certificate (EU DCC) is no longer required for entry into most museums. The mask requirement is also lifted. The museums welcome it if you continue to wear a mask. This makes other visitors feel safer.

Important attractions such as the Stedelijk Museum, Van Gogh Museum or the Rijksmuseum are open again as normal.

In order to control the number of visitors, only online tickets with a fixed date and time are usually offered.

→ Here is a page in English, which gives a good overview and a possibility to buy tickets online

Regulations and the situation in Amsterdam can change quickly.

Please always consider information from official sources, e.g. the current country-specific travel advice of your foreign ministry. The decision about the start of a journey and the behaviour on site is your sole responsibility.
Do not use information from this travel guide as a basis for health-related decisions. Always consult a doctor if you have any health-related questions.

INTERACTIVE MAP AND PLAN FOR DOWNLOAD

Schiphol Airport – Download map

→ Download → Plan of Schiphol Airport Amsterdam incl. terminals (*.pdf))

Schiphol Airport – interactive map

Here you can find our interactive map. If you zoom in, you will find all the shops, restaurants, piers and terminals in the airport.

If you zoom out further, you can explore the area around the airport. For example, all stops of the Airport Express Bus 397 (shuttle bus to the city centre) are also marked.

Frequently asked questions in this guide – FAQ 2023