Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Public Transport

Amsterdam Schiphol airport is accessible by a range of public transport systems, including bus, taxi and a dual international/ domestic rail line. It is even possible to cycle into the airport.

Bus

Schiphol airport has extensive bus links with surrounding towns and cities. The majority of these links are provided by the Schiphol Sternet network. These lines operate frequently from early morning until late evening, with selected lines running a night service. It could not be simpler to use these buses; there is only one stop at Schiphol, and passengers must embark and disembark here.

The stop is located directly in front of both the Arrival and Departure Halls. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is well served by a number of public buses that run from the terminal to Amsterdam centre every 15 - 20 minutes. In addition, there is a shuttle service (airport shuttles) to Amsterdam centre that stops off at the hotels in the city required by passengers. Schiphol Sternet also offers an express service called the Interliner, which runs Between Alphen aan den Rijn, Leimuiden, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam Zuid and Amsterdam Centre (Leidseplein). An express bus service is also found in the Zuidtangent service.

The buses on this service use designated bus lanes to avoid congestion and ensure speedy journeys to and from the airport, even during rush hour. These buses offer low floors for easy access and plenty of room for luggage, making them a great option for travellers. Zuidtangent operates two services:

• Line 300: Haarlem, Vijfhuizen, Hoofddorp, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amstelveen, Ouderkerk, Amsterdam Zuidoost and vice versa (at least six times hourly, with one service per hour at night).
• Line 310: Nieuw Vennep, Hoofddorp, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam Buitenveldert and vice versa (at least twice hourly, four times hourly to/ from Nieuw Vennep).

Bus services by location

Location Bus line Aalsmeer (TV studio, city centre and VBA) 198,

Nightline 72 Alphen a/d Rijn 370 (Interliner)

Amstelveen Oranjebaan 300 (Zuidtangent) Centre,

Busstation 300 (Zuidtangent) / 186 / 199 Middenhoven/Waardhuizen/Westwijk/Bovenkerk 199 Amsterdam Buitenveldert/Rivierenbuurt 310 (Zuidtangent) 197, 370 (Interliner),

Nightline Centrum, Oud Zuid, Stadionplein 97 en 358 Osdorp 192 Slotervaart 195,

Nightline 358 Haarlem City Centre and Schalkwijk 300 (Zuidtangent) Hoofddorp Centre 196 Graan voor Visch Zuid and Pax 300,

310 (Zuidtangent), 196 Overbos/Bornholm/Toolenburg/NS Railway 300, (Zuidtangent),

196 Station Lisse 61 Leimuiden 370 (Interliner) Ouderkerk aan den Amstel 300 (Zuidtangent) Sassenheim 61 Uithoorn 188,

Nightline 72 Vijfhuizen 300 (Zuidtangent)

For more information on public transport to and from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, call +31(0)900 – 9292 (EUR 0.70/min).

Taxi

Schiphol Travel Taxis offer a cheap, 24 hour shared, private or business taxi service directly to the airport. Passengers can share a taxi with others, picking up at various points en route, but a journey will never be more than 1.5 times the distance to the airport from the first pickup point. Private ensures the taxi will transport you/ your party only, and business offers travel in a Mercedes E or V type, or other comparable vehicle.

The Schiphol Travel Taxis service must be pre-booked; you cannot book any of these taxis at the airport. However, the official Schiphol service does come recommended. Alternative taxis can be found outside of the arrivals hall, but be aware that these drivers often don’t think twice about inflating their fares for tourists. A journey from Schiphol to Amsterdam is around 30 minutes (depending on traffic) and should set you back around EUR 30.00 – 40.00 (Amsterdam taxis are amongst the most expensive in Europe)!

Taxis in Amsterdam don't have the best reputation: if you must take a non-Schiphol taxi, look out for the more reputable TCA (Taxi Centrale Amsterdam) taxi company, distinguishable by an orange skylight.

Call +31 (0)20 777 7777 to book with TCA.

Train

The quickest and most direct way to travel between Schiphol and your destination is certainly by train. There is a train station directly beneath the airport that will get you to Amsterdam Central Station within 15 minutes. There is a lift available for disabled passengers between the Schiphol Plaza and the train platform.

Domestic tickets can be purchased from the yellow machines near the platforms, whilst both domestic and international tickets are on sale form the ticket office in Schiphol Plaza. Adult single tickets from Schiphol to Amsterdam Central cost EUR 6.60 for First Class or EUR 3.90 for Second. Further ticket information is available here. If you require a taxi at Amsterdam Central, TCA are again recommended. They do not pick up at the train station as they receive rough treatment at the hands of the drivers of less reputable taxi companies, so calling to book is again advised.

Bicycle

If you so desire, it is actually possible to cycle into the Schiphol airport on specially-created cycle paths. Only recommended for those without suitcases!