From Amsterdam to Zandvoort beach: travel by train, bus, car
Zandvoort aan Zee is a beach town on the North Sea coast, 40 km from Amsterdam. It is often called Amsterdam’s beach. Despite the distance, you can reach it in…
Transport
How to use public transport in Amsterdam?
Public transport in Amsterdam is operated by GVB and covers trams, buses, metro and ferries. How does public transport work? It’s very easy to use — and in this guide…
How to pay for public transport in Amsterdam?
Paying for public transport in Amsterdam has never been easier: simply tap in and out with your bank card – and you’re ready to go. However, while OV-pay is very…
Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket: 1-3 days travel pass (2026)
Use the Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket (ARTT) to explore Amsterdam and the area (Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Edam, Haarlem, the beach in Zandvoort, Keukenhof and much more). In this guide…
Amsterdam night buses explained: routes, tickets and tips
There are 11 night bus lines connecting Amsterdam Centraal station with other parts of the city. They run every hour between 00:30 and 07:30. A single night bus ticket in…
Amsterdam Airport Express (bus line 397)
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…
How to use trams in Amsterdam: tickets, routes & tips
Trams are the most popular form of public transport in Amsterdam. The tram network covers almost the entire city, except for the northern district of Amsterdam Noord. In this guide,…
Metro in Amsterdam: tickets, map, opening times
Amsterdam metro includes 5 lines and 39 stations. You can pay for your metro rides with your bank pass (OV-pay) or buy a local transport ticket. Here is all you…
How to get from Amsterdam airport Schiphol to the city center?
Amsterdam airport Schiphol (AMS) is located 17 kilometers away from Amsterdam downtown. You can easily travel to the city center or your hotel by train, bus or taxi. In this…
How to travel from Schiphol airport to Paris?
Planning to take a train from Schiphol to Paris right after landing at Amsterdam airport? Here’s everything you need to know for a smooth journey: train schedules, ticket information, travel…