{"id":32133,"date":"2026-03-06T11:37:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T10:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/bus_gvb_connexxion\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T10:36:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T09:36:47","slug":"bus_gvb_connexxion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/bus_gvb_connexxion\/","title":{"rendered":"Buses in Amsterdam: Information on GVB, Connexxion, Routes and Tickets"},"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-mk85a2g5-0e3dace6423d0cac008acc6ba1f52972 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' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 43%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-mk85a2g5-0e3dace6423d0cac008acc6ba1f52972__0  av-single-slide slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-31962 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-31962\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bus_amsterdam_gvb2.webp\" width=\"600\" height=\"258\" title='bus_amsterdam_gvb2' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bus_amsterdam_gvb2.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bus_amsterdam_gvb2-300x129.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id='full_slider_2'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow av-mini-hide  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_slideshow_full  el_before_av_textblock   slider-not-first container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div  class='avia-slideshow av-ji7v1b7b-eb58bb8ef595090c239639d8a4320442 avia-slideshow-featured 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-2' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 28.666666666667%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-ji7v1b7b-eb58bb8ef595090c239639d8a4320442__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-31957 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-31957\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bus_amsterdam_gvb-1500x430.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"430\" title='bus_amsterdam_gvb' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/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-32133'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-koj039hi-9d51639789cac88b920b877cb9403623 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>Buses in Amsterdam 2026:<\/h1>\n<h1>GVB, Connexxion, Hop-on Hop-off, Routes and Tickets \ud83d\ude8d<\/h1>\n<p>Buses play an important role in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/transports-publics-amsterdam\/\">Amsterdam\u2019s public transport system<\/a>. For many typical journeys in the city centre, the tram and metro are often easier to use, but buses are especially useful for trips to outlying districts, Amsterdam Noord, Schiphol Airport or for travelling at night.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This travel guide gives you an overview of <strong>routes, tickets (2026 prices) and important practical tips<\/strong> specifically for tourists.<\/li>\n<li>With our <strong>ticket tips, 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-mmeqzhjf-67f6564a45b6e2634a84bbcefff36549 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>What kinds of buses are there in Amsterdam in 2026?<\/h2>\n<p>In Amsterdam in 2026, there are not only buses operated by the <strong>municipal transport company GVB<\/strong>, but also regional routes run by other operators. This is relevant for tourists because there are important differences in routes, ticket validity and areas of operation.<\/p>\n<h3>GVB buses in Amsterdam<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>GVB operates buses, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/tram-gvb\/\">trams<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/metro-subway-gvb\/\">metro<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/gvb-ferries\/\">ferries<\/a> in Amsterdam.<\/li>\n<li>GVB buses are especially important in areas without a direct tram or metro connection.<\/li>\n<li>Night buses are also part of the network, so buses are particularly important outside the normal operating hours of other forms of public transport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Other operators: Connexxion, EBS and regional routes<\/h3>\n<p>Besides GVB, other operators also run services in Amsterdam and the surrounding region.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For visitors, <strong>Connexxion<\/strong> is especially important because it operates the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/airport-express-bus-397\/\">Amsterdam Airport Express bus<\/a> between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/schiphol-airport\/\">Schiphol Airport<\/a> and the city.<\/li>\n<li>For journeys into the wider region, tickets that are valid across several transport networks are also important.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/tickets-fares\/#3-amsterdam-region-travel-ticket-ausfl-ge-in-die-umgebung-von-amsterdam-flughafentransfer-inklusive\">Amsterdam &amp; Region Travel Ticket<\/a> is a typical example. It is valid on services operated by GVB, Connexxion, AllGo and EBS, as well as on selected NS regional train services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\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_31970\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31970\" class=\"wp-image-31970 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bus_gvb_connexxion.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bus_gvb_connexxion.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bus_gvb_connexxion-300x159.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bus_gvb_connexxion-768x406.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bus_gvb_connexxion-710x375.webp 710w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bus_gvb_connexxion-705x373.webp 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-31970\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blue-and-white GVB buses mainly operate within the Amsterdam city area, while the red buses of private operators connect the city with the surrounding region.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mmer5iv7-db7e829b77a9569c0b59bfc7998a4480 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Tickets for buses in Amsterdam in 2026 \ud83c\udfab<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to bus tickets in Amsterdam in 2026, the most important question is:<br \/>\n<strong>Which operator are you travelling with?<\/strong><br \/>\nThat determines which ticket is the best choice. For many tourists, this is the key issue, because it is where the biggest differences between city transport and regional transport become clear.<\/p>\n<h3>Amsterdam city area \u2013 GVB<\/h3>\n<p>If you are travelling within Amsterdam, you will usually be using the services of the municipal transport company GVB<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='flex_column av-kalar-0d54ca107ffa39ad905a29ab78cdbc46 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_fourth  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mk84g0tk-7632cd2535819b4f1ba0a684b005f701 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Our tip: if you do not want to deal with the fare system and ticket machines<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-31wktet-bc27c908e5441043dd9357f402e70120 av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_three_fourth  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-2dmorol-1372116c74ac5059974334617a49d060 '   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-28ybdt1-6a6778082d25b056874adbf3924f2e31 av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-1m3mm3p-577d93bbc3476f4a7a394bc0f8f30ed7 '   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-18426n9-35989fee60ff1545bbe5794d44edd561\">\n.flex_column.av-18426n9-35989fee60ff1545bbe5794d44edd561{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nbackground-color:#e1e1e1;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-18426n9-35989fee60ff1545bbe5794d44edd561 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_three_fourth  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-r2af45-9c879a2656379dc5390e19eec7e9e19e '   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\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mmerh891-0d57bce02e5202964bc45d5097d2fa82\">\n.flex_column.av-mmerh891-0d57bce02e5202964bc45d5097d2fa82{\npadding:15px 0 0 0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mmerh891-0d57bce02e5202964bc45d5097d2fa82 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_textblock  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mmerbv5k-48eed904ea5dc2f23f2a3d2928b0dee8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Where is the GVB day ticket valid?<\/h3>\n<p>The GVB day ticket is valid across the full network of trams, metro services and GVB buses.<\/p>\n<p>\u2b07\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gvb_ticket_area_map.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map \/ city map of Amsterdam: Area covered by the GVB day ticket<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mmer7zt1-0f268f3cc8d7c3849a02db10c312eafd '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Amsterdam region: city and surrounding area<\/h3>\n<p>If your destination or accommodation is outside the GVB validity zone, the Amsterdam &amp; Region Travel Ticket may be a good option for you.<\/p>\n<h4>This day ticket is valid for both the city of Amsterdam and the entire surrounding region.<\/h4>\n<p>It is available for 1, 2 or 3 days and is valid on bus, tram and metro services operated by several companies, as well as on certain regional train services.<\/p>\n<h4>Where is the Amsterdam &amp; Region Travel Ticket valid?<\/h4>\n<p>Here you will find a clear map showing the area covered by the Amsterdam &amp; Region Travel Ticket.<\/p>\n<p>\u2b07\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/travel_ticket_region_map.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map \/ plan: Amsterdam &amp; Region Travel Ticket<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>You can also buy this ticket online before your trip. This saves time and stress during your stay in Amsterdam.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/de\/recommends\/amsterdam-region-en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">Buy the Amsterdam &amp; Region Travel Ticket online (website authorised by GVB)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>More information about Amsterdam public transport tickets<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you need a <strong>single ticket<\/strong> via E-purse \/ OV card, a <strong>day ticket<\/strong> or an <strong>Amsterdam Travel Card<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/tickets-fares\/#top\"> here you will find important information and current prices.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-bbxk3-11d946d492542e4cef69d7f76c087d02 hr-default  avia-builder-el-18  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-kfz0nbho-a697068efcc3fbee6ee509dbdc256b14 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Which bus routes are especially useful for tourists in 2026? Route map &amp; network map<\/h2>\n<p>Not every bus route is equally relevant for visitors. However, some services stand out because they make typical tourist journeys much easier.<\/p>\n<h3>Amsterdam Airport Express 397 and N97 \u2708\ufe0f<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2droszq-aa25bb9db68780aeff8bbf40d74af73f av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_two_fifth  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mmeud8zz-921de84784732c12f563adde4eebbe7b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The best-known bus connection for tourists is the Amsterdam Airport Express operated by Connexxion.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The 397 runs between Schiphol Airport and the city, while the N97 operates at night.<\/li>\n<li>During the day, the 397 departs every 10 minutes from bus stop B17 at the airport and takes passengers directly to places such as Museumplein, Rijksmuseum and Leidseplein.<\/li>\n<li>The N97 runs hourly at night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>More information in our travel guide<\/h4>\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/airport-express-bus-397\/\">Amsterdam Airport Express 397 and N97 bus: route, ticket prices 2026, online ticket\u2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/schiphol-airport\/transfer-city-center\/\">Schiphol Airport transfer \u2194 Amsterdam city centre: bus, train, taxi, Uber \u2013 journey times and prices<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2687552-60d78cc51cbb9ccaef287af4ff54afe8 av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_textblock  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mmeus6aj-85f1babbc962db976c355c654a0b64b5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"attachment_31991\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31991\" class=\"wp-image-31991 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bus_amsterdam_flughafen.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bus_amsterdam_flughafen.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bus_amsterdam_flughafen-300x241.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-31991\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Connexxion route 397 offers a fast and comfortable connection between Amsterdam city centre and Schiphol Airport.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mmeulgbn-6364b3f041075e9d4ef208a4e9275bd8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Buses in Amsterdam Noord and outer districts<\/h3>\n<p>For districts outside the historic centre, buses are often more important than they are in the Old Town itself. This is especially true for connections to outer districts or as a supplement to the metro. In Amsterdam Noord, however, it is often also worth comparing the free GVB ferries, as depending on your destination they may be the quicker or more pleasant option.<\/p>\n<h3>Regional destinations around Amsterdam<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='flex_column av-5jagsm-30370d3ddc4441b81a22642455b1e3b9 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_two_fifth  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-3nlhba-1a291dde445ece5307e86783d059fef9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>If you are planning day trips into the surrounding area, regional buses quickly become more important than the classic GVB city buses. For these journeys, a ticket that is valid across several networks makes sense. The Amsterdam &amp; Region Travel Ticket was designed specifically for this purpose.<\/p>\n<p>Popular bus routes to destinations outside Amsterdam city limits<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Route 80 (Connexxion), which runs from Amsterdam Elandsgracht to <strong>Haarlem and Zandvoort<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Routes 800 and 801 (EBS), which are especially relevant for tourists and provide direct links to <strong>Zaanse Schans, Edam and Volendam<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>For trips to <strong>Volendam, Edam, Hoorn, Marken and Monnickendam<\/strong>, routes 314, 315, 316 and 111 are particularly important<\/li>\n<li>Towards <strong>IJmuiden<\/strong>, routes 382 and 385 from Amsterdam Sloterdijk play a central role<\/li>\n<li>Routes 357, and seasonally 852 and 858, for destinations such as <strong>Royal FloraHolland, the Cobra Museum and Keukenhof<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-ojwtba-cb5138044b6ceadb344b25221aa11aca av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_textblock  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mmeui1ss-617b4c562e84ad52fc599c3fd7c93e0d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"attachment_31984\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31984\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31984\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bus_region_amsterdam.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bus_region_amsterdam.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bus_region_amsterdam-300x235.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bus_region_amsterdam-705x553.webp 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-31984\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">For trips into the Amsterdam region, the bus is often a very good option \u2013 for example to the attractive city of Haarlem<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mmeudnhk-e71688647392091fb6b3ee09ac812603 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Route and network map<\/h2>\n<p>\u2b07\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/travel_ticket_region_map.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Map \/ route map: Bus routes to the Amsterdam region<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-1b0dbnq-f93367b6b2296221fea3e6a0380962f1 hr-default  avia-builder-el-30  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-m4ik8hhx-1000a294bb5ef6ea889ba8b5ca5f0bcb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Hop-on-hop-off Sightseeing Busse in Amsterdam<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='flex_column av-10ltizq-536b50a13ac902fb9fe4dc95728c01f8 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_two_fifth  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mmevq386-8ddbaca25aaacfccba06e17dfd427acb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Hop-on hop-off buses do exist in Amsterdam, but they are much l<strong>ess prominent here<\/strong> than in many other major cities.<\/li>\n<li>The main reason is that the city centre is compact, and many <strong>areas with their narrow streets, bridges and canals are not suitable for classic sightseeing buses.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Typical of <strong>Amsterdam instead are canal cruises<\/strong>, which often fit the cityscape and the style of sightseeing much better.<\/li>\n<li>In addition to standard sightseeing cruises, there are also <strong>hop-on hop-off boats<\/strong>, which allow you to reach several attractions flexibly via the canals. These boats complement the hop-on hop-off sightseeing buses and go where buses cannot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/canal-cruise\/\">In our travel guide, you will find an overview of the different boat tour options, along with our recommendations.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-oqvl3a-161313bdb5222ae5cbdd559f7c73c65b av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mmevqspa-2085d197604bea09c6a90d515f8d6850 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"attachment_23362\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23362\" class=\"wp-image-23362 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hoponhopoff_boot_amsterdam.webp\" alt=\"Hop on Hop off Boot Amsterdam\" width=\"450\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hoponhopoff_boot_amsterdam.webp 450w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hoponhopoff_boot_amsterdam-300x213.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hoponhopoff_boot_amsterdam-260x185.webp 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23362\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There are also boats for hop-on hop-off tours in Amsterdam.<br \/>(Photo: \u00a9 travelguide.amsterdam)<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-pq2axy-ab7322263955c1d613d08de0439a1ef0 hr-default  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mmesr97k-37cc927d961b9c687aa0d333b099b9bf '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Night buses in Amsterdam \ud83c\udf19<\/h2>\n<p>Night buses are especially important in Amsterdam when the tram and metro are no longer running or only operate on a limited basis.<\/p>\n<p>GVB runs its own night bus network, connecting many parts of the city with the centre during the night as well.<\/p>\n<p>For tourists, night buses are especially practical after a restaurant visit, a concert or an evening out in Amsterdam\u2019s nightlife districts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>According to the official 2026 fare list, <strong>a single ticket for a GVB night bus costs \u20ac5.70 and is valid for 1.5 hours<\/strong> on all GVB night buses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Another practical option is the affordable<\/strong> \u27a1\ufe0f <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/tickets-fares\/#2-gvb-single-day-ticket-or-multi-day-ticket-easy-affordable-ideal-for-visitors-tourists-optional-airport-transfer\">GVB day and multi-day tickets, which are also valid on GVB night buses.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>As <strong>individual routes and timetables can change regularly and at short notice<\/strong>, it is best to check the exact connection shortly before travel using an up-to-date route planner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-j68i86-47540e0e0607c2aff97fc41f3feb200a hr-default  avia-builder-el-38  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-mmes8gs1-29a95974a7d546305367837b070bb23d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>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-40  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-1ac931fe6f55c683ebc2e60b08cc33c0'  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=\"Can dogs travel on GVB buses in Amsterdam?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Can dogs travel on GVB buses in Amsterdam?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Can dogs travel on GVB buses in Amsterdam?\">Can dogs travel on GVB buses in Amsterdam?<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>Amsterdam\u2019s public transport operator <strong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"93\">GVB<\/strong> is very pet-friendly. Pets, including dogs, can travel free of charge on GVB services. They must be carried in a bag or pet carrier, sit on your lap, or be kept on a short leash.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-9wgxn-ca0875791abf27f28e47384761d9022a'  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=\"Do only GVB buses operate in Amsterdam?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Do only GVB buses operate in Amsterdam?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Do only GVB buses operate in Amsterdam?\">Do only GVB buses operate 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>No. In addition to GVB buses, there are also regional buses operated by other companies, especially Connexxion, as well as further regional transport networks.<\/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 av-blog-meta-tag-disabled'><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":31962,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[68],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-32133","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-publictransport-gvb"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Buses in Amsterdam 2026: GVB, Routes, Tickets &amp; Tips<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"All the key information about buses in Amsterdam in 2026: GVB, Connexxion, routes, tickets, airport buses, night buses, rules and useful tips for tourists. 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