🚆 Train Service at Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol)

The train is the fastest, most affordable and most reliable way to reach central Amsterdam and other Dutch or European cities. The station is directly beneath the terminal, accessible via escalators and lifts from the arrivals area.

❓ Quick Questions about Trains at Schiphol

📍 Where is the station? → On the underground level (-1) of Schiphol Plaza. Simply take the escalators down from the main hall.
🎟️ Where do I buy a ticket? → The quickest option is OVpay (your contactless bank card). There are also ticket machines and online purchasing.
🕐 Is there a night service? → Yes, the "Nachtnet" runs once per hour during the early morning, connecting to key cities such as Amsterdam, Utrecht and Rotterdam.
💳 Can I pay by card? → Yes, contactless or with the OV-chipkaart.
🧳 Can I bring luggage? → Yes, there are no restrictions or extra costs, but you must be able to handle it yourself.

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🚉 Connection to Amsterdam City Centre

The train to Amsterdam Centraal departs every 10–15 minutes and takes only 15–20 minutes. It operates 24 hours a day. It is ideal if your hotel is in the centre or if you want to connect to other city lines (tram, metro or ferry).

Price: €6.20 (or €5.20 if you book online in advance)

You can also reach key stations such as:

📍 Amsterdam Sloterdijk
📍 Amsterdam Zuid
📍 Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena
📍 Amsterdam RAI / Lelylaan / Holendrecht

🚄 National Connections from Schiphol

Schiphol is a major rail hub. From here you can travel without transfers to much of the country.

🌆 Rotterdam – 30 min (from €15.40 – supplement required)
🎓 Leiden – 20 min (from €7.30)
🌳 Utrecht – 40 min (from €10.90)
🌊 The Hague (Den Haag) – 35 min (from €10.40)
🏞️ Groningen, Maastricht, Breda, Nijmegen, Eindhoven, etc.

1-Day Ticket: €62.40 → unlimited nationwide travel (train, metro, bus, tram) for 24 hours. Perfect for day trips.

Note: Fares may change at any time depending on schedules or tariff updates. Updated as of November 2025. Check current prices when purchasing your ticket on the official NS Trains website.

🌍 International Trains from Schiphol

Travelling to Germany or Belgium? Schiphol is a departure point for high-speed trains:

🇧🇪 Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent → Thalys / Eurostar
🇩🇪 Düsseldorf, Cologne, Frankfurt, Munich → ICE International

Buy tickets at the NS International desks at Schiphol Plaza or directly via the official website/app.

🎫 Where and How to Buy Tickets

📍 Ticket machines at Schiphol Plaza and near the baggage belts (Arrivals 1, 2, 3)
📱 Via the official NS App
💳 You can use a contactless card directly at the gates or top up your OV-chipkaart

💳 OV-chipkaart

Ideal for those planning to use public transport more than once:

💰 Cost: €7.50
📆 Validity: 5 years
🚆 Works on train, bus, tram and metro
💼 You can load credit or daily passes (1 to 3 days)

If you only need a single trip to or from Schiphol, a paper or digital single-use ticket is enough.

🎟️ Amsterdam Travel Ticket

A perfect combined fare if you land at Schiphol and plan to move around the city.

Includes Schiphol ↔ Amsterdam train + unlimited GVB transport (metro, tram, bus)
1 day → €18.00
2 days → €24.00
3 days → €30.00

🧭 Real Traveler Tips

📶 There is good Wi-Fi coverage throughout the station. Use it to buy or validate your ticket if you have no mobile data.
🚫 Avoid boarding the train without a validated ticket. Fines are high and no excuses are accepted.
📲 Use the “NS” or “9292” app to check real-time timetables, platforms and connections.
🎒 There is no luggage control as in an airport, but keep your belongings secure.

Local tip: If you arrive in the early hours and there is no direct train, look for the “Nachtnet” (night train) or combine it with bus N97. Everything is shown in the official apps.