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How to get from Amsterdam Centraal to Amstelveen by light rail and metro?

By light rail and metro

To get from Amsterdam Centraal to Amstelveen in Netherlands, take the 52 metro from Centraal Station station to Zuid station. Next, take the 5 light rail from Station Zuid station to Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is €2.93.

30min€2.93
Walk to metro station
Metro - 5252
Light Rail - 55
Leaves from Centraal Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Centraal Station
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - 52
    Wait for metro
    52
    Station Zuid
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Zuid
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Station Zuid
    ID 07269
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Amstelveen Stadshart
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    Ride to light rail station
    Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    ID 07445
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by light rail and metro via 51 and 5

To get from Amsterdam Centraal to Amstelveen in Netherlands, take the 51 metro from Centraal Station station to Zuid station. Next, take the 5 light rail from Station Zuid station to Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is €3.54.

42min€3.54
Walk to metro station
Metro - 5151
Light Rail - 55
Leaves from Centraal Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Centraal Station
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - 51
    Wait for metro
    51
    Isolatorweg
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Zuid
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Station Zuid
    ID 07269
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Amstelveen Stadshart
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    Ride to light rail station
    Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    ID 07445
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Amsterdam Centraal to Amstelveen

The distance between Amsterdam Centraal, Netherlands and Amstelveen, Netherlands is approximately 10.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amsterdam Centraal to Amstelveen by light rail and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Amsterdam Centraal

Amsterdam Centraal is located at Amsterdam Centraal, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Centraal Station.

Metro stations close to Amsterdam Centraal:

  • Centraal Station

Train stations close to Amsterdam Centraal:

  • Amsterdam Centraal

Bus stations close to Amsterdam Centraal:

  • Centraal Station
  • Amsterdam, Centraal Station (Perron A)
  • Amsterdam, Centraal Station (Perron H)

Public transit stations close to Amstelveen, Netherlands

Amstelveen is located at Amstelveen, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Stadstuinen.

Bus stations close to Amstelveen:

  • Stadstuinen
  • Binnenhof
  • Amstelveen, Oranjebaan

Alternative route by light rail and metro via 51 and 5

To get from Amsterdam Centraal to Amstelveen in Netherlands, take the 51 metro from Centraal Station station to Zuid station. Next, take the 5 light rail from Station Zuid station to Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is €3.54.

42min€3.54
Walk to metro station
Metro - 5151
Light Rail - 55
Leaves from Centraal Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Centraal Station
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - 51
    Wait for metro
    51
    Isolatorweg
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Zuid
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Station Zuid
    ID 07269
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Amstelveen Stadshart
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    Ride to light rail station
    Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    ID 07445
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam Centraal to Amstelveen?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Amsterdam Centraal to Amstelveen?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct metro between Amsterdam Centraal and Amstelveen?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Amsterdam Centraal to Amstelveen?

    The 52 metro line goes from Centraal Station station near Amsterdam Centraal in Amsterdam to Station Zuid station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Station Zuid station near Amstelveen in Netherlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Amsterdam Centraal to Amstelveen by metro and light rail?

    The total travel time between Amsterdam Centraal in Amsterdam and Amstelveen in Netherlands by metro and light rail is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Amsterdam Centraal to get to Amstelveen?

    Get on the 52 metro from the Centraal Station station near Amsterdam Centraal in Amsterdam.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Amsterdam Centraal and Amstelveen?

    Get off the metro at the Station Zuid station, which is closest to Amstelveen in Netherlands.

  • When is the first bus from Amsterdam Centraal to Amstelveen?

    The first bus from Amsterdam Centraal in Amsterdam to Amstelveen in Netherlands is Lijn 284. It leaves the Centraal Station stop at 8:29 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Amsterdam Centraal to Amstelveen?

    The ride from Amsterdam Centraal to Amstelveen costs €2.93.

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