{"id":236,"date":"2018-06-09T22:41:01","date_gmt":"2018-06-09T20:41:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/metro-gvb\/"},"modified":"2026-03-07T15:46:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T14:46:58","slug":"metro-subway-gvb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/metro-subway-gvb\/","title":{"rendered":"Metro (subway) in Amsterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='full_slider_1'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-small-hide  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_slideshow_full  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div  class='avia-slideshow av-1139mk-9e89a26ce1a87e9e247bfc60f5c5778a avia-slideshow-featured av_slideshow_full avia-slide-slider av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-small-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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itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 21.533333333333%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-rjlpo-0d9ac05d2b9c252e1d673037877e3da5__0  av-single-slide slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-2' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-18828 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-18828\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_ubahn_amsterdam.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"323\" title='metro_ubahn_amsterdam' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_ubahn_amsterdam.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_ubahn_amsterdam-300x65.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_ubahn_amsterdam-1030x222.webp 1030w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_ubahn_amsterdam-768x165.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_ubahn_amsterdam-705x152.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/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-236'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-kxrsmbsu-15e1200e076e766828adb299e368abf1 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<h1>Metro (subway) in Amsterdam:<br \/>\ninfo, tickets, map 2026<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"346\">Anyone who wants to explore Amsterdam using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/transports-publics-amsterdam\/\">public transport<\/a> will hardly be able to avoid the metro. It connects central districts with the surrounding areas and perfectly complements trams and buses.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"526\">This travel guide provides an overview of <strong>routes, tickets and important usage tips<\/strong> specifically for tourists.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"526\">With our <strong>tips on buying tickets, you can save both time and money<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><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<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1hsxg-e9ee8a7afb17c681eda8fe4d67a5dc5d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_18808\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18808\" class=\"wp-image-18808 size-full\" style=\"-webkit-user-drag: none; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: -1ex;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_amsterdam-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_amsterdam-1.webp 850w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_amsterdam-1-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_amsterdam-1-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_amsterdam-1-705x353.webp 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Most of the metro in Amsterdam runs above ground. The metro only runs underground in the city centre.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Tickets for public transport in Amsterdam:<br \/>\nWhich ticket option is best for me?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The Metro in Amsterdam is operated by the municipal\u00a0company GVB, which is also responsible for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/tram-gvb\/\">tram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/bus_gvb_connexxion\/\">bus<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/gvb-ferries\/\">ferries<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Whether <strong>single ride<\/strong> via e-purse, also referred to as OV-card,\u00a0 GVB day ticket or \u201cAmsterdam Travel Card\u201d, \u27a1\ufe0f<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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Knowing which ticket option works best for you will save you time and money after arrival and help you avoid stressful situations.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Our tip if you don\u2019t want to deal with fare systems and ticket machines:<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='flex_column av-fyakc-10294ec832714711635964b1f78d5f5e av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_three_fourth  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mkb3o58n-429dff19f00d2eecca4bbc07a029ebda '   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-7sc04-50b4c30140d08a571bba7cb943d3b6d5 av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ji77h3fw-3f3d74d973918c035ff4405f5007c514 '   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-49bt-548804b9643556add36e8e2dc4de23c5\">\n.flex_column.av-49bt-548804b9643556add36e8e2dc4de23c5{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nbackground-color:#e1e1e1;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-49bt-548804b9643556add36e8e2dc4de23c5 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-9  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-ji77i45p-a9e88b15f4da7fc26fcca3e0c0949120 '   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-9xblw-70fe244ec35ae95853a17065a2df2244 hr-default  avia-builder-el-11  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-kik5o6ui-571e0e892a53315d8f9cd04e4ebe7418 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2><strong>Lines and route network<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Amsterdam metro (Dutch: <i>Amsterdamse metro<\/i>) serves Amsterdam and the surrounding municipalities of Diemen, Amstelveen and Ouder-Amstel. Compared to cities like Paris or London, Amsterdam&#8217;s metro system is relatively new. The first line only went into operation in 1977.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Metro facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Current lines:<\/strong> 5<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stops:<\/strong> 39<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Special features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Three of the five lines start at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/centraal-station\/station-amsterdam-centraal\/\">Amsterdam Central Station<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Line 50, also known as the \u2018ring line\u2019, is the only line that does not pass through the main station.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>More than 50 metro lines in Amsterdam?<\/h3>\n<p>The metro in Amsterdam currently (as of 2026) consists of five lines and 39 stops.<br \/>\nThe numbering of the lines starts with 50, so at first glance the route network appears more complex than it actually is.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18782\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18782\" class=\"wp-image-18782 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/amsterdam_metro_gvb.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/amsterdam_metro_gvb.webp 850w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/amsterdam_metro_gvb-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/amsterdam_metro_gvb-768x401.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/amsterdam_metro_gvb-705x368.webp 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18782\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amsterdam has a modern metro. In the outskirts of the city, the trains do not run underground.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Line 50<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Line 50<\/strong> connects the south-eastern and western districts of the city without crossing the city centre.<\/p>\n<p>Line 50 is also called the Ringlijn (ring line). It is the only line that does not pass through Amsterdam Centraal station.<\/p>\n<p>The final stops are &#8220;Isolatorweg&#8221; in the northwest and &#8220;Gein&#8221; in the southwest. With the stop &#8220;Bijlmer Arena&#8221; it also serves the well-known football stadium Johan Cruyff Arena.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Almost all stations on this line were built to a standard design.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Most subway stations have a central platform, which passengers can access via escalators and an elevator.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18818\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18818\" class=\"wp-image-18818 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_linie_50_54.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_linie_50_54.webp 850w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_linie_50_54-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_linie_50_54-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_linie_50_54-705x396.webp 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18818\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The &#8220;Bijlmer ArenA&#8221; stop of lines 50 and 54 is near the Johan Cruyff Arena (formerly Amsterdam Arena). It is also an important station for Dutch railways.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Line 51<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Line 51<\/strong> starts at the central station &#8220;Amsterdam Centraal&#8221; in the city centre. Here, the line runs in the first metro tunnel from the central station to the &#8220;Amstel&#8221; stop.<\/p>\n<h4>Change of route<\/h4>\n<p>Since 2020, line M51 no longer turns southwest at the south station &#8220;Zuid&#8221; (terminal stop &#8220;Amstelveen&#8221;), but runs parallel to line 50 to terminal stop &#8220;Isolatorweg&#8221;.<br \/>\nIf you are using an older route map, it may be confusing.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18788\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18788\" class=\"wp-image-18788 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_51_amsterdam.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_51_amsterdam.webp 850w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_51_amsterdam-300x109.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_51_amsterdam-768x280.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_51_amsterdam-705x257.webp 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18788\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The M51 at the &#8220;Waterlooplein&#8221; metro station. Three of Amsterdam&#8217;s five metro lines intersect here: 51, 53 and M54.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Linie 52<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The new line 52<\/strong> runs to Zuid station or north to Noord station.<br \/>\nConstruction of metro line M52 (also Noord\/Zuidlijn) started in 2002. It was completed in 2018.<br \/>\nIt runs from Zuid station northwards via Central Station to Noord station. <span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">A southbound extension of route 52 to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/schiphol-airport\/\">Amsterdam Airport Schiphol<\/a> is planned.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18793\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18793\" class=\"wp-image-18793 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_52_amsterdam.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_52_amsterdam.webp 850w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_52_amsterdam-300x160.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_52_amsterdam-768x408.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_52_amsterdam-705x375.webp 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18793\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The station &#8220;Europaplein&#8221; of line 52. The metro line is also called Noord-Zuidlijn (&#8220;North-South Line&#8221;) and was completed in 2018. (Image: Johan Wieland, CC BY-ND 2.0 license)<\/p><\/div>\n<h4>Since 2018, the north of Amsterdam has also been connected to the metro network.<\/h4>\n<p>It is the first line to cross under the IJ (Zuiderzee estuary) through a tunnel. This means that the northern parts of the city are also connected to the subway network.<\/p>\n<h3>Lines 53 and 54<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Lines 53 and 54<\/strong> provide a connection from the city centre to the areas of Diemen, Duivendrecht in the southeast.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_18798\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18798\" class=\"wp-image-18798 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_53_amsterdam.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_53_amsterdam.webp 850w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_53_amsterdam-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_53_amsterdam-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_53_amsterdam-705x333.webp 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18798\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lines 53 and 54 run parallel in the city centre. From the &#8220;Van der Madeweg&#8221; metro station, the lines separate. Line 54 heads south, while line 53 heads east.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lpb351st-5d86335935a5c5b56f8b8e8963810332 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Route network plan \/ map for download<\/h2>\n<p>\u2b07\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/metro_amsterdam_map_2020_2021.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download: Map- Metro lines in Amsterdam \/ Network map (250kByte)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-kxrsp0nl-e4a0dab7f85710bc51f99514d5e757a9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>\u2b07\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/metro_tram_map_2026-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Download: Map &#8211; Metro lines and tram lines in Amsterdam \/ route network plan (as of 2025 \/ 2026)<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18813\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18813\" class=\"wp-image-18813 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_gvb_amsterdam.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_gvb_amsterdam.webp 850w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_gvb_amsterdam-300x191.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_gvb_amsterdam-768x488.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_gvb_amsterdam-705x448.webp 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The GVB metro allows you to travel quickly and cheaply within Amsterdam. (Image: Tom Page, CC 2.0 licence)<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lb21wetf-88741b0c39ebff25a2260e4f9b2ea512 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Tips for passengers<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Keep your ticket until the end of the journey<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen you enter the metro station, your ticket is automatically checked. Do not throw the ticket away afterwards. Your ticket will also be checked again at the exit.<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_18823\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18823\" class=\"wp-image-18823 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_ticket.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_ticket.webp 850w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_ticket-300x151.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_ticket-768x386.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_ticket-705x354.webp 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18823\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Your ticket will be checked at these readers when you enter and leave the metro station. Therefore, keep your ticket until after you leave <strong>the metro.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><strong>Day and multi-day tickets quickly pay off<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you plan to make more than just a single journey, a day or multi-day ticket is usually the best option.<br \/>\nWith this ticket, you can use the metro, GVB buses, trams and ferries unlimited and free of charge for the entire period of validity (1\u20137 days).<strong>Compared to other major European cities, these tickets are reasonably priced. In 2026, prices range from \u20ac6.15 to \u20ac10 per day, depending on the selected period of validity.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Online tickets \u2013 save time and effort<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>You can purchase these tickets online before your trip at no additional cost. This means you won\u2019t have to deal with ticket machines or fare systems once you arrive in Amsterdam.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This saves time and stress &#8211; there are better things to do in Amsterdam &#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/de\/recommends\/english-gvb-ticket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener, noreferrer, nofollow\"><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Buy online: GVB day or multi-day ticket<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lb21xfj6-2011b811e80dec1421a8527e4a90baae '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>\u27a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/tickets-fares\/\"><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Overview: Amsterdam public transport tickets<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-hqc4c-08ecd9dfe71ae908a7109eccfdccf108 hr-default  avia-builder-el-17  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-m4imqepn-f41374b339382ee6b754221e10707b86 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Safety: Pickpockets on the Amsterdam Metro<\/h2>\n<p>As in many large cities, pickpocketing occasionally occurs in the Amsterdam metro, especially at peak times and at busy stations such as Amsterdam Centraal.<\/p>\n<p>The thieves often work in groups and use distraction tactics to get hold of valuables.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='flex_column av-eyir8-71674c7e8ad996ddf51be1a8f581fedd av_one_half  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mkb4cbkq-eeac73e75965cbb72c53853c8de746b7 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Safety tips for passengers:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Do not carry backpacks on your back, but in front of your chest.<\/li>\n<li>Always keep an eye on your valuables and store them securely.<\/li>\n<li>If possible, use closed jacket or inside pockets.<\/li>\n<li>Watch out for diversionary tactics such as artificially created crowds.<\/li>\n<li>Take only the essentials with you and avoid showing expensive items.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Emergency numbers:<\/strong> If something is stolen, report the incident immediately to the police or GVB service personnel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contacting the police<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><u>Telephone number:<\/u> 0900-8844 (if using a mobile phone with an international SIM card, dial +31 343 578 844)<\/p>\n<p><u>internet:<\/u> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.politie.nl\/aangifte\">online reporting<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you have any other tips or experiences? Your comment may help other readers of this guide.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-bh43g-3a96b9996f05cd7825766d46375e2c0f av_one_half  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mkb4dam0-7eeb8cdd6ce4083a6af29254cfd607d9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"attachment_27460\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27460\" class=\"wp-image-27460 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_sicherheit.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_sicherheit.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_sicherheit-300x238.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_sicherheit-705x559.webp 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27460\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The metro in Amsterdam is modern, clean and well organised. Nevertheless, as in any major city, travellers should keep an eye on their valuables.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-7sgms-94ed2d9f4818c7a37b495db720ab2f8f hr-default  avia-builder-el-23  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-kik5oub5-6b392bf6bb72d2d656e5288b81b608e8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>History of the metro in amsterdam<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_18803\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18803\" class=\"wp-image-18803\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_amsterdam-400x423.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_amsterdam-204x300.webp 204w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/metro_amsterdam.webp 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18803\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The logos of the Amsterdam Metro and its operating company, the GVB, often point to the nearest Metro stop.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Compared to other European metropolises such as London or Paris, the metro in Amsterdam is still very young.<br \/>\nThe first ideas for a metro in Amsterdam already existed in the 1920s. But the economic crisis and the Second World War put a stop to these ideas.<br \/>\nGrowing prosperity after the war and the associated motorisation of the population caused traffic problems to grow, and not only in Amsterdam. Many cities in Europe now began to implement the pre-war plans. At the end of the 1950s, for example, construction began on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lisboacard.city\/en\/public-transport\/publictransport-lisbon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">metro in Lisbon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Construction begins<\/h3>\n<p>Amsterdam began planning the metro in earnest in the 1960s. The first plan included a metro network with 4 lines that would replace many of the existing tram lines.<br \/>\nIn 1970, construction began on the Oostlijn (East Line), which connects the city centre with the eastern districts of Bijlmermeer and Amstel. Here, part of the lines, especially outside the city centre, already ran above ground.<br \/>\nSince Amsterdam wanted to take a pioneering role as a city without car traffic, the metro network and the bicycle infrastructure were significantly expanded. In this way, Amsterdam has secured a leading position among European metropolises in the field of &#8220;mobility without cars&#8221;, also thanks to its modern metro.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ 2026: Pets (dog, cat &#8230;), bicycle, folding bike &#8230;<\/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-25  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-g5zkk-04dc0f844f2a43cea99c8c2a8a15876f'  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 can dogs or pets ride on the Amsterdam Metro?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How can dogs or pets ride on the Amsterdam Metro?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How can dogs or pets ride on the Amsterdam Metro?\">How can dogs or pets ride on the Amsterdam Metro?<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>The local transport company GVB is very animal-friendly. Pets, including dogs, can ride on the metro for free. They must be in a bag or box, or on your lap, or on a short leash.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-15yzg-21bd8af5a1b6a70498231a4ed416585f'  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=\"What are the rules for taking bicycles on the Amsterdam Metro?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What are the rules for taking bicycles on the Amsterdam Metro?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What are the rules for taking bicycles on the Amsterdam Metro?\">What are the rules for taking bicycles on the Amsterdam Metro?<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\" ><ul>\n<li>In general, bicycles can be taken on the metro outside rush hour. An extra ticket must be purchased for the bike.<\/li>\n<li>Rush hour when bicycles are prohibited:<br \/>\nMon. \u2013 Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>A folding bike is considered hand luggage and can therefore be taken on the subway free of charge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1oqws-cecb2fd756c1a90a1234988a0c91c364'  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=\"Is there a metro (underground) in Amsterdam?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Is there a metro (underground) in Amsterdam?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Is there a metro (underground) in Amsterdam?\">Is there a metro (underground) in Amsterdam?<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><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"de\" data-phrase-index=\"2\" data-number-of-phrases=\"14\">Yes, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/metro-subway-gvb\/\">metro in Amsterdam<\/a> consists of five lines and 3<\/span><\/span><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"de\" data-phrase-index=\"2\" data-number-of-phrases=\"14\">9 stations (as of 2026).<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"de\" data-phrase-index=\"3\" data-number-of-phrases=\"14\">A large part of the metro routes run above ground.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"de\" data-phrase-index=\"4\" data-number-of-phrases=\"14\">That is why the metro is often confused with the tram.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-81f5w-7fe3bf56453d64f85fe36665e4f7d7cc'  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 much does a Metro (subway) ticket cost in Amsterdam 2026?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How much does a Metro (subway) ticket cost in Amsterdam 2026?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How much does a Metro (subway) ticket cost in Amsterdam 2026?\">How much does a Metro (subway) 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-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><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"de\" data-phrase-index=\"8\" data-number-of-phrases=\"14\">There is no single ticket with a fixed price regardless of the route length.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"de\" data-phrase-index=\"9\" data-number-of-phrases=\"14\">You can load credit onto the OV card (E-Purse) and then use it.<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"de\" data-phrase-index=\"10\" data-number-of-phrases=\"14\">In 2026, the basic price will be<strong> \u20ac1.16 per trip plus 21.7 cents per kilometer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"de\" data-phrase-index=\"12\" data-number-of-phrases=\"14\">It&#8217;s easier with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/tickets-fares\/#2-gvb-single-day-ticket-or-multi-day-ticket-simple-affordable-ideal-for-visitors-tourists-optional-airport-express-bus\">day ticket<\/a>.<\/span> <span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"de\" data-phrase-index=\"13\" data-number-of-phrases=\"14\">This ticket gives you unlimited use of all GVB trams, city buses, metro (day and night) and ferries throughout Amsterdam.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div  class='av-buildercomment av-wd0k-b604bc5b4faaef1f413627fed3ecba4d  av-blog-meta-author-disabled av-blog-meta-category-disabled av-blog-meta-html-info-disabled 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