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Check the destination: these options serve different routes.
NS train · Amsterdam Centraal
AMS → Amsterdam Centraal
- Journey time
- ~17 min
- Fare / cost
- €5.50 · 2nd class
Adult single, 2nd class, full fare. E-ticket/contactless; disposable chipcard +€1.60.
Start here: Schiphol station, beneath the terminal; confirm the platform on the departure board.
See route & pickup Bus / coachAirport Express 397 / N97
AMS → Museumplein
- Journey time
- Check timetable
- Fare / cost
- €6.50
€6.50 single on lines 397/N97. E-ticket or paper ticket; no cash on board.
Start here: Schiphol Plaza · B17
See route & pickup TaxiLicensed taxi
AMS → Your address
- Journey time
- Depends on route
- Fare / cost
- Metered fare
From Schiphol: pay the metered fare per taxi; no fixed city price is confirmed. Use the official rank in front of Schiphol Plaza. Contactless and credit cards accepted; ask for the printed receipt. For a taxi to Schiphol, confirm the price and terms with your chosen operator.
Licensed taxis depart from the official rank in front of Schiphol Plaza. For Uber/Bolt, use the separate app pickup instructions above.
See route & pickup Ride appsUber / Bolt
Your address or hotel
- Journey time
- Check the app
- Fare / cost
- Quote for your journey
Pickup point: follow the airport guide below and the location assigned in the app.
Find your pickup pointIs Uber available at AMS?
Yes. Uber is available at AMS. Check the app for your fare, vehicle category and available drivers.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Listed service does not guarantee a driver at your arrival time.
Where do I meet my driver?
Follow the terminal signs to the App pick-up point for Uber/Bolt. Check your assigned pickup in the app. The taxi rank in front of Schiphol Plaza is a different location.
Open Uber / Bolt pickup map Schiphol · official mapHow to book and meet your driver
- Collect your bags and be ready to leave.
- Select your terminal, destination and vehicle category; confirm the fare in the app.
- Follow the assigned pickup directions and contact the driver if the meeting point is unclear.
- Match the number plate, vehicle and driver details before boarding.
Does Bolt work at AMS?
Yes. Schiphol and Bolt both confirm airport trips. Use the App pick-up point for collection and check the quote, including airport charges, in the app.
Is an app ride the same as a taxi?
Apps may offer licensed taxis and private-driver services with different conditions. Check the selected category. No universal app fare or claim that Uber is cheaper is given here; the licensed-taxi tariff elsewhere on this page does not automatically apply to every app booking.
Your transport options
Different destinations are not a like-for-like price comparison.
NS train · Amsterdam Centraal
AMS → Amsterdam Centraal
Start here: Schiphol station, beneath the terminal; confirm the platform on the departure board.
Adult single, 2nd class, full fare. E-ticket/contactless; disposable chipcard +€1.60.
Stops, instructions & sources
Direct NS route via Amsterdam Lelylaan and Sloterdijk. Choose Amsterdam Centraal and Schiphol Airport when buying your ticket.
€5.50 adult single, 2nd class, full fare, by e-ticket or eligible contactless card. A single-use chipcard adds €1.60; printing an e-ticket does not. With contactless, each traveller needs their own card; touch in and out with the same card/device.
- Service
- Airport publishes 8 trains/hour on this connection; check NS for night service and disruptions.
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Other rail destinations
AMS → Netherlands and onward connections
Start here: Schiphol station below the terminal; read the departure board for your train and platform.
Stops, instructions & sources
Plan your actual station with NS. Schiphol also lists Arriva trains from Groningen and Maastricht on Friday-to-Saturday nights, with separate tickets, and international tickets via NS International. Check the operator, travel date and any changes; these are not covered by the Amsterdam Centraal fare.
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Airport Express 397 / N97
AMS → Museumplein
Start here: Schiphol Plaza · B17
€6.50 single on lines 397/N97. E-ticket or paper ticket; no cash on board.
Stops, instructions & sources
Single-trip ticket for 397/N97, valid on its chosen date; no transfer included. Card payment accepted on board, cash not accepted. This route serves the museum district, not Centraal.
- Service
- 397: every 10 min. N97 at night: hourly. Check current departures.
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Regional buses, coaches & hotel shuttles
AMS → Regional destinations / your hotel
Start here: Regional buses: outside Schiphol Plaza. For coaches and hotel shuttles follow Touring coaches signs, then your operator’s exact pick-up instructions.
Stops, instructions & sources
For regional routes use the journey planner. Schiphol also lists FlixBus, hotel shuttles and KLM Bus. KLM Bus needs an eligible flight booking; hotel shuttles depend on your hotel. Check the exact stop and trip price with your operator. Bus stops may move during construction.
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Licensed taxi
AMS → Your address
Licensed taxis depart from the official rank in front of Schiphol Plaza. For Uber/Bolt, use the separate app pickup instructions above.
From Schiphol: pay the metered fare per taxi; no fixed city price is confirmed. Use the official rank in front of Schiphol Plaza. Contactless and credit cards accepted; ask for the printed receipt. For a taxi to Schiphol, confirm the price and terms with your chosen operator.
Stops, instructions & sources
Licensed taxis depart from the official rank in front of Schiphol Plaza. For Uber/Bolt, use the separate app pickup instructions above.
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Pre-booked Travel Taxi / Business Taxi
AMS → Your address or hotel
Compare Schiphol Travel Taxi and Schiphol Business Taxi for a pre-booked ride. The Travel Taxi operator currently describes private transport. Select your address, passengers and travel time to get the applicable quote and meeting instructions; do not assume a shared seat is available.
Stops, instructions & sources
Compare Schiphol Travel Taxi and Schiphol Business Taxi for a pre-booked ride. The Travel Taxi operator currently describes private transport. Select your address, passengers and travel time to get the applicable quote and meeting instructions; do not assume a shared seat is available.
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Driving, hire & other options
Car rental
AMS → Your destination
Start here: Car Rental and Service Desk at Schiphol Plaza; follow Car Rental signs. Desk staff direct you to vehicle collection.
Stops, instructions & sources
Cost: Rental quote + trip costs
Avis/Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz and SIXT have airport desks. Prices depend on car, dates and contract; check insurance, deposit, mileage and fuel/charging terms before booking.
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Free2move / SIXT share
AMS → Operator service area
Start here: WTC parking, level −2: Free2move rows 98/99; SIXT share row 99. About five minutes on foot to the terminal. Use the operator’s dedicated spaces.
Stops, instructions & sources
Cost: App tariff + airport fee: Free2move €11.99; SIXT share €12. The fee is additional to the selected rental tariff; check the total in the app.
Register and verify your licence in the operator app before driving. End the trip only in the permitted service area or designated airport spaces. Vehicle availability and the selected tariff are live app checks.
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Driving / being driven
AMS → Your address
Check official parking and pickup/drop-off rules before choosing where to stop.
Stops, instructions & sources
Cost: Fuel / parking / tolls
Check official parking and pickup/drop-off rules before choosing where to stop.
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Cycling
AMS → Local cycle network
The airport publishes cycle access and bicycle-storage options. Check your route and luggage needs.
Stops, instructions & sources
Cost: Own bicycle: no ticket
The airport publishes cycle access and bicycle-storage options. Check your route and luggage needs.
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Motorcycle / scooter
AMS → Your address
Check airport motorcycle/scooter parking conditions. No road travel time or parking price is estimated here.
Stops, instructions & sources
Cost: Fuel / parking / tolls
Check airport motorcycle/scooter parking conditions. No road travel time or parking price is estimated here.
Fact sources & dates
Travel times exclude walking, waiting and check-in. A journey time is not a recommended airport arrival time. Missing reverse-direction prices or durations are not copied from the other direction.
Check current vehicle and service availability with the operator.