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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

IATA: AMS ·  ICAO: EHAM

Popular nearby destination:Amsterdam
Locationsouthwest of Amsterdam
To city centre17 km / 10.6 m - 25 minutes
Terminals1
Passengers61,887,628

Amsterdam Airport SchipholAmsterdam

City centre: Dam Square · 17 km / 10.6 miles · 3 available transport options right now (incl. taxi)

Taking a taxi from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to the city centre is more affordable than you might expect.

Cost per person based on a shared taxi fare of 71 EUR

1 person
71 EUR p.p.
2 persons
35.50 EUR p.p.
3 persons
23.67 EUR p.p.
4 persons
17.75 EUR p.p.
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More than four passengers? Book a minivan (up to 8 passengers) or minibus (up to 15 passengers) and pay even less per person!

Travel expenses to/from Amsterdam

Fastest

Public transport Train

16 minutes

5.50 EUR per person

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Cheapest

Public transport Train

16 minutes

5.50 EUR per person

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Door to door

Taxi · Convenience and Time Saving

25 minutes

71 EUR

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Rental car · Flexibility

Car rental offices: Schiphol Plaza, near Arrivals 3

From 20 / £17 / $22 per day

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All transport options to Amsterdam

Taxi · Door to door

Travel time to Dam Square (city centre) is 25 minutes.

Fare: 71 EUR (3–4 persons max)

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Group Travel Tip: Standard taxis (sedan) comfortably accommodate up to 4 passengers. Splitting the cost between 3 or 4 passengers makes a taxi surprisingly affordable, offering the added luxury of a direct, time-saving trip from the airport to your accommodation.

Public transport TrainEco-friendly

Airport Sprinter

Operated by NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen

Board atSchiphol Airport train station, below Schiphol Plaza
Travel time16 minutes to Amsterdam Centraal railway station
Frequency8 times per hour
Main stopsAmsterdam Lelylaan, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Amsterdam Centraal

5.50 EUR

adults · one-way

2.50 EUR (up to 11 years) children

Public transport BusEco-friendly

Bus 397 (Amsterdam Airport Express)

Operated by Connexxion

Board atBus stop B17-B19 in front of the airport
Travel time35 minutes to Leidseplein (city centre)
Frequencyevery 7.5 to 15 minutes
Main stopsOlympic Stadium, Concertgebouw, Museumplein and Leidseplein

6.50 EUR

adults · one-way

6.50 EUR (from 5 years) children

Rental car · Flexibility

Car rental offices: Schiphol Plaza, near Arrivals 3

From 20 / £17 / $22 per day

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Car Hire Tip: Just like airline tickets, car rental prices rise as availability drops. To secure the best rate and your preferred vehicle, don't wait until you land. Book your rental car now to lock in today's lower prices.

General information

IATA / ICAOAMS / EHAM
CountryNetherlands
AddressEvert van de Beekstraat 202, 1118 CP Schiphol, Netherlands
Locationsouthwest of Amsterdam
Also known asAmsterdam Airport and Schiphol Airport
Terminals1
Passengers (2023)61,887,628
Airport operatorSchiphol Group
Google score3.9 / 5 (81.9K reviews)

Good to know

In the Netherlands travelling with an OV-chipkaart is cheaper than buying single tickets. Check in and out with your debit card, credit card or mobile is another option (called OVpay).

Before you fly home

Treat yourself to an airport lounge

Skip the noise of the Departures hall. Relax in a premium airport lounge with comfortable seating, complimentary food and drinks, and fast WiFi. Book your lounge access in advance and skip the airport rush on your way home.

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Airport lounge