🚆 Train Services at Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol)

The train is the fastest, most economical, and reliable way to get to Amsterdam city center and other Dutch or European cities. The station is directly below Schiphol Plaza, well-signposted from the arrivals hall. Just follow the signs to the lower level and access it via stairs, ramps, or elevators.

❓ Quick Questions about Trains at Schiphol

📍 Where is the station? → Right below Schiphol Plaza (level -1).
🎟️ Where do I buy a ticket? → Machines in Schiphol Plaza or online with the NS app.
🕐 Does it run at night? → Yes, there are night trains to the city center and other cities.
💳 Can I pay by card? → Yes, contactless or with the OV-chipkaart.
🧳 Can I bring luggage? → Yes, no limit, as long as you can handle it yourself.

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🚉 Connection to Amsterdam City Center

The train to Amsterdam Centraal departs every 10-15 minutes and takes only 15-20 minutes. It operates 24 hours a day. It's ideal if your hotel is in the city center or if you wish to connect to other urban 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

From Schiphol, you can connect directly to all major cities in the Netherlands without changing stations:

🌆 Rotterdam – 30 min (from €19.00)
🎓 Leiden – 20 min (from €7.30)
🌳 Utrecht – 40 min (from €10.90)
🌊 The Hague – 35 min (from €10.40)
🏞️ Groningen, Maastricht, Breda, Nijmegen, Eindhoven, etc.

1-day ticket: €62.40 → unlimited travel throughout the country (train, metro, bus, tram) for 24 hours. Ideal for excursions.

Please note: Fares may change at any time according to the schedule or fare changes. Updated April 2025. Check when purchasing your ticket on the official NS Trains website.

🌍 International Trains from Schiphol

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

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

Purchase tickets at the NS International counters in Schiphol Plaza or directly from the official website/app.

🎫 Where and How to Purchase Tickets

📍 Automatic machines in Schiphol Plaza and near the baggage carousels (Arrivals 1, 2, 3)
📱 From the official NS App
💳 You can use a contactless card directly at the turnstiles 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 trains, buses, trams, and metro
💼 You can top it up with credit or daily passes (1 to 3 days)

If you are only making one train journey to or from Schiphol, a single paper or digital ticket is sufficient.

🎟️ Amsterdam Travel Ticket

Perfect combined fare if you land at Schiphol and will be traveling around the city:

Includes train Schiphol ↔ Amsterdam + unlimited GVB transport (metro, tram, bus)
1 day → €21.00
2 days → €31.50
3 days → €40.00

🧭 Real Traveler Tips

📶 There is good Wi-Fi signal throughout the station. Use it to buy or validate your ticket if you don't have data.
🚫 Avoid boarding the train without a validated ticket. Fines are high, and no excuses are accepted.
📲 Use the “NS” or “9292” app to see real-time schedules, platform information, and connections.
🎒 There's no luggage check like at an airport, but keep your belongings safe.

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