Bus 397 (Amsterdam Airport Express) is a direct line from Schiphol airport to Amsterdam (Elandsgracht). During the day the bus departs every 7 – 10 minutes, travel time to Amsterdam is around 30 minutes. One-way ticket in 2026 costs €6,50, and return ticket €11,75.
Here is everything you need to know about the Amsterdam Airport Express bus tickets, route and timetable in 2026.
During the day time you can travel from Schiphol to Amsterdam by the express bus line 397. At night, from midnight to 05:00, the night bus N97 (Niteliner) takes over. The bus line 397 will take you from Schiphol Plaza to Leidseplein and Museum Square (Museumplein) in 30 minutes. The night bus makes more stops, therefore you travel time will be longer.
Amsterdam Airport Bus departure point at Schiphol
The Amsterdam Airport Express departs from the Schiphol plaza bus platform B17. After you leave the airport, go slightly to the right. The bus stop is literally a minute walk from the airport.
Amsterdam Airport Express timetable in 2026
During the day, the Amsterdam Airport Express line 397 every 8-15 minutes. At night the Niteliner N97 departs once an hour. You can check the exact departure times and live-updates via 9292.nl website or app.
Important: The Schiphol Plaza bus station is currently being rebuilt. Some buses will be arriving and departing from different locations than travellers are used to. The new locations are indicated by signage and information at the bus stops.
What types of tickets are valid on the Amsterdam Airport bus?
1. Single or return bus ticket. You can buy the ticket online (the price is € 6,50 for a single ticket, and € 11,75 for a return ticket). The bus driver also sells these tickets. But please be aware: the driver doesn’t accept cash, you can only pay with a bank card.
3. Amsterdam Travel Ticket – a 1-3 day pass for a short visit to Amsterdam. It is valid for unlimited amount of rides by city transport and from and back to Schiphol airport.
Amsterdam Travel ticket is valid on:
- Bus line 397 from Schiphol to Amsterdam and back.
- Train from Schiphol to Amsterdam and back.
- city public transport: trams, metro, buses in Amsterdam.
| Ticket valid for | Price | Cost per day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | € 20 | € 20 |
| 2 days | € 27 | € 13,50 |
| 3 days | € 34 | € 11,33 |
3. Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket for 1 – 3 days of unlimited travel by bus, tram, metro and train in Amsterdam and surrounding areas (including Schiphol, Volendam, Edam, Marken, Zaanse Schans, beach in Zandvoort and Keukenhof).
| Ticket for | Price in 2026 | Cost per day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | € 23,00 | € 23,00 |
| 2 days | € 34,00 | € 17,00 |
| 3 days | € 44,00 | € 14,67 |
Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket map in 2026. Check a full-size map at Iamsterdam.com official website. Learn more about ARTT >>
4. OV-chipcard – one-way ticket costs € 4,21.
5. OV-pay – € 4,21 one-way.
Amsterdam Airport Express bus route and stops
The bus route includes these stops:
- Schiphol Airport
- Schiphol Noord
- Cateringweg
- Anderlechtlaan
- Amstelveenseweg
- Olympisch Stadion
- Haarlemmermeerstation
- Emmastraat
- Museumplein
- Rijksmuseum
- Leidseplein
- Elandsgracht
FAQ about travelling from Schiphol to Amsterdam by bus 397
For most visitors going from the airport to the city center, train is a faster option. It leaves from the station directly under Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Bus 397 is a better option if your hotel is in Amsterdam South or Museum Quarter.
Bus 397 (Amsterdam Airport Express) runs between Schiphol Airport and Elandsgracht in Amsterdam West. Key stops in Amsterdam include Amstelveenseweg, Olympisch Stadion, Emmastraat, Concertgebouw, Museumplein, Rijksmuseum (Stadhouderskade), Leidseplein and Elandsgracht. It’s especially convenient for hotels around the Museum Quarter and Leidseplein. It does not stop at Amsterdam Centraal Station.
No. Bus 397 (Amsterdam Airport Express) is operated by Connexxion, so standard GVB day tickets are not valid. Use OVpay, an OV-chipkaart with credit, or an Amsterdam Travel Ticket if you want airport transfers included.
Yes, both Amsterdam Travel Ticket and Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket include unlimited travel on bus 397 (Amsterdam Airport Express).
Yes. Bus 397 is wheelchair accessible. It has low-floor boarding, a dedicated wheelchair space and access ramps to make boarding easier. There is also space for prams and luggage. Travellers using larger electric wheelchairs should check Connexxion’s size and weight requirements before travelling.
Enjoy your stay in Amsterdam!
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About the author:
My name is Anastasia Dudina, founder and editor of Holland Explorer and Amsterdam Explorer. I’ve been living in the Netherlands since 2013 and helping travellers plan their Amsterdam trips for over 11 years.
