How to get from Amstelveen to Amsterdam by light rail?

From Amstelveen to Amsterdam by light rail

To get from Amstelveen to Amsterdam in Netherlands, take the 5 light rail from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station to Museumplein station. Next, take the 2 light rail from Museumplein station to Centraal Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is €2.90.

42min€2.90
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 55
Light Rail - 22
Leaves from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    ID 07445
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Westergasfabriek
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Museumplein
    ID 07326
    24 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - 22
    Wait for light rail
    2
    Centraal Station
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station Centraal Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Centraal Station
    ID 05011
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Amstelveen to Amsterdam by light rail via 5 and 12

To get from Amstelveen to Amsterdam in Netherlands, take the 5 light rail from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station to Museumplein station. Next, take the 12 light rail from Museumplein station to Centraal Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is €2.90.

43min€2.90
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 55
Light Rail - 1212
Leaves from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    ID 07445
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Westergasfabriek
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Museumplein
    ID 07326
    24 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - 1212
    Wait for light rail
    12
    Centraal Station
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station Centraal Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Centraal Station
    ID 05011
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Amstelveen to Amsterdam

The distance between Amstelveen, Netherlands and Amsterdam, Netherlands is approximately 10.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amstelveen to Amsterdam by light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Amstelveen

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

Bus stations close to Amstelveen:

  • Amstelveen, Stadstuinen
  • Amstelveen, Binnenhof
  • Amstelveen, Oranjebaan

Public transit stations close to Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam is located at Amsterdam, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Prins Hendrikkade.

Metro stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Centraal Station

Train stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Amsterdam Centraal

Bus stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Prins Hendrikkade
  • Amsterdam, Centraal Station
  • Westerdoksdijk

Ferry stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Centraal Station

Related Routes

Alternative route from Amstelveen to Amsterdam by light rail via 5 and 12

To get from Amstelveen to Amsterdam in Netherlands, take the 5 light rail from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station to Museumplein station. Next, take the 12 light rail from Museumplein station to Centraal Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is €2.90.

43min€2.90
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 55
Light Rail - 1212
Leaves from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    ID 07445
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Westergasfabriek
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Museumplein
    ID 07326
    24 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - 1212
    Wait for light rail
    12
    Centraal Station
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station Centraal Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Centraal Station
    ID 05011
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Light Rail line 5, Light Rail line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Light Rail line 5, Light Rail line 12.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Amstelveen and Amsterdam in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Amstelveen to Amsterdam in Netherlands?

    The 5 light rail line goes from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station near Amstelveen to Westergasfabriek station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Westergasfabriek station near Amsterdam in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Amstelveen to Amsterdam in Netherlands by light rail?

    The total travel time between Amstelveen and Amsterdam in Netherlands by light rail is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Amstelveen to get to Amsterdam in Netherlands?

    Get on the 5 light rail from the Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station near Amstelveen in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Amstelveen and Amsterdam in Netherlands?

    Get off the light rail at the Westergasfabriek station, which is closest to Amsterdam in Netherlands.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Amstelveen to Amsterdam?

    The ride from Amstelveen to Amsterdam costs €2.90.

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