{"id":234,"date":"2018-06-09T23:04:05","date_gmt":"2018-06-09T21:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/bacs\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T13:03:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T11:03:22","slug":"gvb-ferries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/gvb-ferries\/","title":{"rendered":"Ferries in Amsterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='full_slider_1'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow av-mini-hide  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_slideshow_full  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div  class='avia-slideshow av-1agtd-b6248c797ab465efe7519b450766b036 avia-slideshow-no scaling av_slideshow_full avia-slide-slider av-mini-hide av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied   avia-slideshow-1' 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class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-29206 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-29206\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/amsterdam_ferry_gvb.webp\" width=\"800\" height=\"352\" title='amsterdam_ferry_gvb' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/amsterdam_ferry_gvb.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/amsterdam_ferry_gvb-300x132.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/amsterdam_ferry_gvb-768x338.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/amsterdam_ferry_gvb-705x310.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div id='after_full_slider_2'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-234'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-latfsutb-360a846cfe13556ffa246ba22ad72a3b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1><strong>Ferries in Amsterdam:<br \/>\ninfo, tickets, lines &amp; tips for passengers<\/strong><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>The ferries operated by the municipal transport company GVB are an important part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/transports-publics-amsterdam\/\">Amsterdam\u2019s public transport system<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>They connect the <strong>city center with the Amsterdam North district<\/strong> and also offer a free opportunity to explore the city from the water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>This guide will tell you everything you need to know about using the ferries, sightseeing tips, and information about public transport tickets.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_four_fifth '><div id=\"avia_auto_toc-5\" class=\"widget clearfix avia-widget-container avia_auto_toc avia_no_block_preview\"><div class=\"avia-preview-headline\">Enfold Child Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"avia-preview-info\">Title: Contents<\/div><div class=\"avia-preview-in-front\">Table can only be rendered in frontend.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-gtnf6-c5b429260db446aae04ced49edf39b86 av_four_fifth  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_sidebar  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mqf3nfox-f40de1d69cad0c09509be64d1feffb1a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div style=\"background-color: #e6f0fa; padding: 10px; border-radius: 25px;\">\n<p><strong>Ferry or canal cruise \u2013 what is the difference?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The GVB ferries are part of Amsterdam\u2019s public transport system and take you across the IJ to Amsterdam Noord free of charge \u2013 for example to the EYE Filmmuseum or the NDSM Wharf. However, they <strong>do not travel through the historic city centre or the canal belt.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>If you would like to see Amsterdam\u2019s <strong>famous canals, bridges and merchant houses from the water, a classic canal cruise is the more suitable option.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/canal-cruise\/\">See our overview: Canal cruises in Amsterdam compared<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-bca31578670ae9d408d6d6d291fc57a6 hr-default  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_four_fifth  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lpsa2zjv-721b0d00108057ec41871135ff61a721 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Why are there ferries in Amsterdam?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>IJ waterway<\/strong> separates Amsterdam\u2019s city centre from the district of Amsterdam Noord.<\/li>\n<li>As there are <strong>no bridges<\/strong> in this area and the IJ is relatively wide, the <strong>blue-and-white ferries<\/strong> play a central role in public transport.<\/li>\n<li>They provide a fast and reliable connection between both banks and carry more than 20 million passengers each year.<\/li>\n<li>For this reason, the ferries are an <strong>important part of Amsterdam\u2019s public transport system<\/strong>. Like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/metro-subway-gvb\/\">metro<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/tram-gvb\/\">trams<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/bus_gvb_connexxion\/\">buses<\/a>, they are operated by the municipal transport company GVB.<\/li>\n<li>The ferries <strong>do not travel through the historic canals in the city centre<\/strong>. A crossing therefore does not replace a classic sightseeing canal cruise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/canal-cruise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More information and tips on sightseeing by boat can be found here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lpsa3u9q-e80b77952fa84a4ad5345fb4276b86b6 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The IJ separates Amsterdam Noord from the city centre. The ferries (dotted blue) offer a fast connection.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-8evqa-58a68b9674717aa6ad36524a0a4c0714 hr-default  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ji7vx9md-957cdda67c708aba4c451997357e729d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2><strong style=\"font-size: 28px; letter-spacing: 0px;\">GVB ferries \u2013 lines and connections<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are currently eight lines in operation, three of which originate directly at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/centraal-station\/station-amsterdam-centraal\/\">central train station (Centraal Station)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vehicles accepted:<\/strong> Ferries transport pedestrians, bicycles, mopeds and motor scooters. Cars are only transported on the \u201cHempontplein \u2013 Zaandam\u201d route, and there is a charge for this.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Costs:<\/strong> Use of most ferries is free for pedestrians, cyclists and moped riders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel times and operating times:<\/strong> The ferries usually run from early in the morning until late at night, and sometimes around the clock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_4825\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4825\" class=\"wp-image-4825 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_amsterdam.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_amsterdam.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_amsterdam-300x106.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_amsterdam-768x270.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_amsterdam-705x248.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4825\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The GVB ferries are part of the local transport system in Amsterdam. The central stop is Amsterdam Centraal station (Photo: travelguide.amsterdam)<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_6085\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6085\" class=\"wp-image-6085 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_ticket_amsterdam.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_ticket_amsterdam.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_ticket_amsterdam-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_ticket_amsterdam-768x316.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_ticket_amsterdam-705x290.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6085\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pedestrians, cyclists and moped riders do not need a ticket on the ferry. Use of the ferry is free of charge. (Image: travelguide.amsteram)<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Schedule, timing, and operating times of the ferries<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Here is an overview of the ferries in Amsterdam.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ferry_amsterdam_line-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ferry_amsterdam_line-1.webp 1155w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ferry_amsterdam_line-1-300x191.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ferry_amsterdam_line-1-1030x655.webp 1030w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ferry_amsterdam_line-1-768x489.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/ferry_amsterdam_line-1-705x449.webp 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-g0tm2-324b7232fe90fe65a5673e7edef578cf hr-default  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-27sv6-1d4a4783607dad6da34c064df7874b3a av_one_half  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mejnxtyj-2a1822a08fed038350ab782b68e06610 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Discovering Amsterdam: By Ferry or on a Canal Cruise?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mejnzfc7-5f154b266d2f182c5f6e377b4d0c7245 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>The free <strong>GVB ferries<\/strong> across the IJ are convenient for short crossings, but they <strong>do not offer views of the historic city centre or the canal belt.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The typical view of Amsterdam\u2019s famous canals, bridges and merchant houses can<strong> only be experienced on a canal cruise<\/strong> through the historic canal belt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/canal-cruise\/\">More information on canal cruises in Amsterdam (overview, comparison, current prices, and our booking tips)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-h50de-dcb690db0059782ac86221b5c40b2793 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mejnw6kq-7d0e7be750b8b4bb5647f7a3f0251c9e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"attachment_25062\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25062\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25062\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/grachtentour_faehre.webp\" alt=\"Amsterdam Ferry Canal Cruise\" width=\"450\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/grachtentour_faehre.webp 450w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/grachtentour_faehre-288x300.webp 288w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-25062\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Whether during the day or in the evening, a canal cruise offers unique views of Amsterdam (image: \u00a9 John Barton).<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-6uieq-1f54316b2412c07f2e52140f2ee9e8fe hr-default  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mqf3oy2g-d5cf3a2f74b42e18c06a32888497257f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Ferries in Amsterdam \u2013 popular routes for visitors<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Line F3 Buiksloterwegveer: Fast connection to the EYE Film Museum and Tolhuistuin<br \/>\n<\/strong>The F3 Buiksloterwegveer line is very popular with visitors to the city. The route is only about 400 meters long. <strong>This is how you can quickly reach the EYE Film Museum or the Tolhuistuin.<\/strong> The beautifully designed garden is located on the former Shell site and, with the Tolhuistuin Pavilion, is a popular venue for art events.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Line F4 to NDSM shipyard: free sightseeing tour of the harbor<br \/>\n<\/strong>This former shipyard has been transformed into a trendy artists&#8217; quarter. Here you will find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/museum-amsterdam\/straat-streetart-graffiti\/\">Straat Museum for street art and graffiti<\/a>, unique restaurants and caf\u00e9s with a view of the water. A visit to the NDSM shipyard is particularly worthwhile during the regular flea markets and art events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The use of the GVB ferries is free for pedestrians and cyclists (as of 2026).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_4830\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4830\" class=\"wp-image-4830 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_sightseeing.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_sightseeing.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_sightseeing-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_sightseeing-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_sightseeing-705x313.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4830\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The site of the former NSDM shipyard. The ferry ride to this interesting district is a nice and free sightseeing tour. (Image: travelguide.amsterdam)<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='flex_column av-cjwp6-bcddebd1f15eac5d39f11423101f3208 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m4yb9c37-d58166303af0c66b501affec90d4c354 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"attachment_19912\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19912\" class=\"wp-image-19912 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_sightseeing.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_sightseeing.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_sightseeing-298x300.webp 298w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_sightseeing-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_sightseeing-36x36.webp 36w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_sightseeing-180x180.webp 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19912\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The site of the former NSDM shipyard is now an interesting artists&#8217; quarter. The well-known Straat Museum for street art and graffiti is also located here. Many individual restaurants and caf\u00e9s offer an interesting culinary experience. An exciting contrast to the historic city center of Amsterdam.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-ahzfm-64ea208ce254ad025223f784c06b1888 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m4yba893-6fbc525f7bdbadb4bf3c46f418afc541 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"attachment_19917\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19917\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19917\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_ticket_amsterdam.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_ticket_amsterdam.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_ticket_amsterdam-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_ticket_amsterdam-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_ticket_amsterdam-36x36.webp 36w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ferry_ticket_amsterdam-180x180.webp 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19917\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">On the return trip with ferry F4, there are beautiful motifs to photograph.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-7bakq-7110c6c49f20d20287b5e7a370b64d04 hr-default  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lpsb2hzx-604d5ff3e1c673fdb9d8c68691930f6f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Tickets for the public transport system in Amsterdam: Which ticket option is best for me?<\/h2>\n<p>Whether single ride via e-purse, also referred to as OV-card, all-day ticket, \u201cI Amsterdam Card\u201d, or \u201cAmsterdam Travel Card\u201d, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/tickets-fares\/\">you will find detailed information for all, as well as current fares here<\/a>. It allows you to quickly and easily find the right ticket option for your stay in Amsterdam.<br \/>\nResearching all your options in advance and knowing which ticket option is best for you will save you money, time and avoid stressful situations once you arrive.<\/p>\n<h3>Our tip:<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='flex_column av-13duma-fdeacd5256544ab37e4a7b2bd8b65c84 av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_three_fourth  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-zktqy-6e5dff0c18c91ffb9d6ae66d02b68684 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/de\/recommends\/english-gvb-ticket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/gvb_tagesticket.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/gvb_tagesticket.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/gvb_tagesticket-239x300.webp 239w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-pinxu-6539b232e1a3c8b36f42cfdce376fb5a av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l9kd6-a2ee9490aca8bbb2ac7bc00d3233db3f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Single-day and multi-day tickets for Amsterdam\u2019s public transport system are usually the best option for visitors.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>These tickets allow unlimited use of the metro, GVB buses, trams and ferries for the entire period of validity (1\u20137 days).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compared to other major European cities, these tickets are reasonably priced. For 2026, fares range from \u20ac6.15 to \u20ac10 per day, depending on the length of validity.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ebs2y-498ee1541d850f8cbde22419e4e424b8\">\n.flex_column.av-ebs2y-498ee1541d850f8cbde22419e4e424b8{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nbackground-color:#e1e1e1;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-ebs2y-498ee1541d850f8cbde22419e4e424b8 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_three_fourth  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-3ncq-98a524d2fdfa9ad1f58570b69392a79e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><blockquote>\n<h3>Convenience:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>You can purchase these tickets online before your trip at no additional cost \ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/de\/recommends\/english-gvb-ticket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">via the website of the authorised GVB ticket seller &#8211; click here &#8211;<\/a>. You will not have to deal with ticket machines or the tariff system upon your arrival.<br \/>\nThis means you won\u2019t have to deal with ticket machines or fare systems after arrival. Your ticket will already be available on your smartphone.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>This saves time and reduces stress, allowing you to focus on enjoying your stay in Amsterdam.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-boogy-318c2f1a81c9d2e63fd5fa26b81dec26 hr-default  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lpsb4h7z-9fc773472af6c6396d9d0500adcd4d2f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Ferries &#8211; FAQ 2026<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kxrracjf-32f766d721fdb81d7002e00d74129c13\">\n#top .togglecontainer.av-kxrracjf-32f766d721fdb81d7002e00d74129c13 p.toggler{\nborder-color:#ff5900;\n}\n#top .togglecontainer.av-kxrracjf-32f766d721fdb81d7002e00d74129c13 .toggle_wrap .toggle_content{\nborder-color:#ff5900;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-kxrracjf-32f766d721fdb81d7002e00d74129c13 av-elegant-toggle  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_comments_list  toggle_close_all'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-89kkb-309dee22a2a369f7cd7c9322ce618f71'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How much does a ferry ticket cost in Amsterdam 2026?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How much does a ferry ticket cost in Amsterdam 2026?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How much does a ferry ticket cost in Amsterdam 2026?\">How much does a ferry ticket cost in Amsterdam 2026?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>GVB ferries are free for pedestrians and cyclists. To find out which ferry line is best for a harbour tour and other tips, see our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/gvb-ferries\/\">travel guide<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-b5z1v-644609db0d4e25b662bbb146c0781e3f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Which ferry line offers a free harbour cruise in Amsterdam?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Which ferry line offers a free harbour cruise in Amsterdam?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Which ferry line offers a free harbour cruise in Amsterdam?\">Which ferry line offers a free harbour cruise in Amsterdam?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">For a short, free sightseeing tour of the harbor, we recommend taking ferry 906 to the former NDSM shipyard.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">The area is now an interesting artists&#8217; quarter.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">The well-known <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/museum-amsterdam\/straat-streetart-graffiti\/\">Straat Museum for street art and graffiti<\/a><\/span> is also located here.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">The use of the GVB ferries in Amsterdam is free.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">You don&#8217;t need a ticket.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-m4yb6r7e-62c84c7d7e2819571fef816ff6ddccdb'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Are the ferries in Amsterdam really free?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Are the ferries in Amsterdam really free?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Are the ferries in Amsterdam really free?\">Are the ferries in Amsterdam really free?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, the use of the GVB ferries is free for pedestrians, cyclists and moped riders. More information can be found in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/gvb-ferries\/\">online travel guide.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-m4yb7kd1-ec90cd08a1a1a858188892c33623165d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How often do the ferries in Amsterdam run?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How often do the ferries in Amsterdam run?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How often do the ferries in Amsterdam run?\">How often do the ferries in Amsterdam run?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Most lines run every 5 to 10 minutes. At peak times, there are more frequent departures.<\/p>\n<p>More information can be found in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/gvb-ferries\/\">online travel guide.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mqf3sqye-71e9dc320e9428889bef4938814a3fbc'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Do the free GVB ferries in Amsterdam replace a canal cruise?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Do the free GVB ferries in Amsterdam replace a canal cruise?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Do the free GVB ferries in Amsterdam replace a canal cruise?\">Do the free GVB ferries in Amsterdam replace a canal cruise?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">No, the free GVB ferries do not replace a classic canal cruise. The ferries are part of the public transport network and connect the city centre with Amsterdam Noord. They mainly operate across the IJ, but not through the historic canal belt.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">For a short, free ride with views of the harbour and modern areas such as Amsterdam Noord, the ferries are very useful. However, if you would like to see the well-known canals, bridges and merchant houses of the old town from the water, a separate canal cruise is the better choice.<\/p>\n<p>Many visitors combine both options: a free ferry ride to the NDSM Wharf or the EYE Filmmuseum, plus a canal cruise through the historic city centre.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div  class='av-buildercomment av-13i4d-05151ea8d72b5f54c8007edf2f90c23e  av-blog-meta-author-disabled av-blog-meta-category-disabled av-blog-meta-html-info-disabled 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