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Public transport in Amsterdam on New Year’s Eve
On New Year’s Eve (31 December 2024) you can use all GVB buses, trams, metro and ferries in Amsterdam until 20.00.
Public transport in Amsterdam on New Year’s Day
On Sunday, 1 January 2025 the GVB timetable starts at 01:30. This applies to all GVB night buses, metro lines 52 and 54. A ticket for the night bus costs € 5,40. It is also included in GVB multi-day tickets. The timetable for Sundays and public holidays applies to all other GVB transport.
Trains around Amsterdam on New Year’s Eve and Day
On New Year’s Eve (31 December 2024) there will also be no trains after 20:00. Train service will resume on New Year’s Day around 10:00.
On the Rotterdam-Schiphol-Amsterdam-Utrecht night network, a train will run every hour from 01:00 on New Year’s Day. And from 5:00 every half an hour.
Check the train departures times and plan your trip in advance!
Public transport tickets in 2025
By the way, from 1 January 2025 the prices for transport tickets in the Netherlands will increase on average by 3,34%.
GVB tram/ bus/ metro tickets prices in 2025:
| Ticket valid in the GVB tram, bus, metro for | Price | Cost per day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | € 3,40 | N/A |
| 1 day – 24 hours | € 9,50 | € 9,50 |
| 2 days – 48 hours | € 15,50 | € 7,75 |
| 3 days – 72 hours | € 21,50 | € 7,17 |
| 4 days – 96 hours | € 27,00 | € 6,75 |
| 5 days – 120 hours | € 34,00 | € 6,80 |
| 6 days – 144 hours | € 38,50 | € 6,42 |
| 7 days – 168 hours | € 42,50 | € 6,07 |
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