Amsterdam Schiphol railway station is located directly under the airport. In the arrival hall follow the Trains sign to the Schiphol plaza hall. There you can use twelve escalators and three elevators to go up and down the station.
Last updated: 28 August 2026 by Anastasia Dudina
Domestic and international trains from Schiphol
There are both domestic and international trains departing from Schiphol railway station.
- Book your international train tickets from Schiphol to Paris, Brussels, Bruges in advance.
- Domestic trains from the Schiphol station.
- Schiphol airport – Amsterdam central train tickets online.
Be well-prepared and you’re half way there
A direct train will take you from Schiphol airport to Amsterdam downtown in 17 minutes. A single train ticket from Schiphol to Amsterdam Centraal in 2026 costs € 5,90. For children age 4-11 there is a special kids ticket – Railrunner. It costs € 2,50 and is valid all day in all domestic trains. Prefer the bus? See our Amsterdam Airport Express (bus 397) guide.
You can also pay for the train ride with OV-pay by checking in and out with your bank pass. Please note: checking in with OV-pay automatically entitles you to 2nd class travel on trains. You cannot travel 1st class with OV-pay.
How to buy a train ticket at Schiphol airport railway station?
We recommend to book train tickets from Schiphol to Amsterdam Centraal station online. You can use this ticket any time on a selected date. Heading somewhere else in the country? Check our full guide to trains in Amsterdam.
It’s also possible buy a train ticket from NS yellow vending machines at the airport.
Remember to validate (check-in) your train ticket before you go to the platform. You need to scan your ticket at the special yellow card readers at the Schiphol plaza hall.
International trains departing from Schiphol station
Continue to travel internationally by taking train from the Schiphol railway station:
- from Schiphol airport to Paris – from € 35 (see also our Schiphol to Paris guide)
- Schiphol airport – Brussels – from € 25
- Schiphol airport – Düsseldorf – from € 19
- from Schiphol airport to Berlin by train – from € 38
Check other travel destinations at the NS International website.
Smoking area at the Schiphol train station
From 1 April 2020 the whole Schiphol airport is non-smoking. This also applies to electronic cigarettes. Smoking is also prohibited in the parking garages and train station at Schiphol.
There is only one smoking zone in close proximity to the Schiphol railway station. Schiphol travellers and visitors can smoke in Jan Dellaertplein, the square outside Schiphol Plaza.
Visiting in summer?
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Schiphol railway station facilities
- Toilets
- GWK Travelex money exchange
- ATM machines
- NS (train) tickets machines
- Public transport Service & Tickets
- Lifts and escalators
- NSInternational Lounge for international train travellers
FAQ about Schiphol railway station
How do I get from Schiphol to Amsterdam Centraal by train?
A direct train takes you from Schiphol airport to Amsterdam Centraal in about 17 minutes. A single ticket costs € 5,90, and children aged 4-11 can travel on the special Railrunner ticket for € 2,50, valid all day on domestic trains.
Where do I buy a train ticket at Schiphol airport?
You can book online in advance, buy one from the NS yellow vending machines at Schiphol Plaza, or check in and out with your bank card using OV-pay (2nd class only). Remember to validate your ticket at the yellow card readers before heading to the platform.
Which international trains depart from Schiphol railway station?
Direct international trains run from Schiphol to Paris (from € 35), Brussels (from € 25), Düsseldorf (from € 19) and Berlin (from € 38), all bookable through NS International.
Is smoking allowed at Schiphol train station?
No. The whole of Schiphol airport, including the train station, has been non-smoking since 1 April 2020 (this also applies to e-cigarettes). The nearest smoking zone is Jan Dellaertplein, the square just outside Schiphol Plaza.
Related articles:
- Travel from Amsterdam airport Schiphol to the city center
- Amsterdam Airport Express: bus line 397
- Is it allowed to smoke at Schiphol airport?
- How to travel from Schiphol airport to Keukenhof?
- How to travel from Schiphol airport to Paris?
- Trains in Amsterdam: tickets, prices, schedule
- How to use public transport in Amsterdam?
About the author:
Written by a local
Anastasia Dudina
I’ve been living in the Netherlands since 2013 and exploring it ever since. I write and update all articles on Amsterdam Explorer and Holland Explorer myself — real tips, not tourist traps.