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

By light rail and metro

To get from Amstelveen to Amsterdam in Netherlands, take the 5 light rail from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station to Station Zuid station. Next, take the 52 metro from Zuid station to Centraal Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is €2.93.

35min€2.93
Light Rail - 55
Metro - 5252
Leaves from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Amstelveen
  • 2
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Zoutkeetsgracht
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Station Zuid
    ID 07268
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Zuid
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - 52
    Wait for metro
    52
    Noord
  • 6
    Ride to metro station Centraal Station
    Ride to metro station
    Centraal Station
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By light rail

To get from Amstelveen to Amsterdam in Netherlands, take the 5 light rail from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station to Elandsgracht station. Next, take the 17 light rail from Elandsgracht station to Centraal Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is €3.04.

43min€3.04
Light Rail - 55
Light Rail - 1717
Leaves from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Amstelveen
  • 2
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Zoutkeetsgracht
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Elandsgracht
    ID 06028
    27 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - 1717
    Wait for light rail
    17
    Centraal Station
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station Centraal Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Centraal Station
    ID 05011
    9 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 10.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amstelveen to Amsterdam 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 Amstelveen

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

Bus stations close to Amstelveen:

  • Stadstuinen
  • Amstelveen, Stadstuinen
  • Binnenhof

Public transit stations close to Amsterdam, Netherlands

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

Metro stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Centraal Station

Train stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Amsterdam Centraal

Bus stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Uitstaphalte Cs
  • Centraal Station
  • Amsterdam, Centraal Station (Perron H)

By light rail

To get from Amstelveen to Amsterdam in Netherlands, take the 5 light rail from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station to Elandsgracht station. Next, take the 17 light rail from Elandsgracht station to Centraal Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is €3.04.

43min€3.04
Light Rail - 55
Light Rail - 1717
Leaves from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Amstelveen
  • 2
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Zoutkeetsgracht
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Elandsgracht
    ID 06028
    27 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - 1717
    Wait for light rail
    17
    Centraal Station
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station Centraal Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Centraal Station
    ID 05011
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 52.

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

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 17.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

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

    The 5 light rail line goes from Zoutkeetsgracht station near Amstelveen to Station Zuid station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Station Zuid station near Amsterdam in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Amstelveen and Amsterdam in Netherlands by light rail and metro is about 35 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 Zoutkeetsgracht 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 Station Zuid station, which is closest to Amsterdam in Netherlands.

  • When is the first bus from Amstelveen to Amsterdam in Netherlands?

    The first bus from Amstelveen to Amsterdam in Netherlands is Lijn 284. It leaves the Binnenhof stop at 6:11 AM.

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

    The ride from Amstelveen to Amsterdam costs €2.93.

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