How to get from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam by metro and train?

By metro and train

To get from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam in Netherlands, take the IC train from Schiphol Airport station to Amsterdam Zuid station. Next, take the 52 metro from Zuid station to Centraal Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min.

25min
Train - IC
IC
Metro - 5252
Leaves from Schiphol Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Schiphol Airport
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Arnhem Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Zuid
    160 m • 3 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 train

To get from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam in Netherlands, take the IC train from Schiphol Airport station to Amsterdam Zuid station. Next, take the METRO I.P.V. TREIN train from Amsterdam Zuid station to Amsterdam Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min.

29min
Train - IC
IC
Train - METRO I.P.V. TREIN
METRO I.P.V. TREIN
Walk to Amsterdam
Leaves from Schiphol Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Schiphol Airport
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Lelystad Centrum
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - METRO I.P.V. TREINMETRO I.P.V. TREIN
    Wait for train
    METRO I.P.V. TREIN
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Amsterdam
    Walk to
    Amsterdam
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam

The distance between Schiphol Airport, Netherlands and Amsterdam, Netherlands is approximately 14.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 25 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Schiphol Airport

Schiphol Airport is located at Schiphol Airport, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Schiphol, Plaza.

Train stations close to Schiphol Airport:

  • Hoofddorp

Bus stations close to Schiphol Airport:

  • Schiphol, Plaza
  • Schiphol, Airport
  • Schiphol Airport/Plaza

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:

  • Amsterdam, Centraal Station
  • Centraal Station
  • Amsterdam, Centraal Station (Perron J)

Related Routes

By train

To get from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam in Netherlands, take the IC train from Schiphol Airport station to Amsterdam Zuid station. Next, take the METRO I.P.V. TREIN train from Amsterdam Zuid station to Amsterdam Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min.

29min
Train - IC
IC
Train - METRO I.P.V. TREIN
METRO I.P.V. TREIN
Walk to Amsterdam
Leaves from Schiphol Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Schiphol Airport
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Lelystad Centrum
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - METRO I.P.V. TREINMETRO I.P.V. TREIN
    Wait for train
    METRO I.P.V. TREIN
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Amsterdam
    Walk to
    Amsterdam
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam?

    The fastest way takes 25 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 52.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam?

    The alternative route takes 29 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line METRO I.P.V. TREIN.

  • Is there a direct train between Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam?

    The IC train line goes from Arnhem Centraal station near Schiphol Airport in Haarlemmermeer to Amsterdam Zuid station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Amsterdam Zuid station near Amsterdam in Netherlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam by train and metro?

    The total travel time between Schiphol Airport in Haarlemmermeer and Amsterdam in Netherlands by train and metro is about 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Schiphol Airport to get to Amsterdam?

    Get on the IC train from the Arnhem Centraal station near Schiphol Airport in Haarlemmermeer.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam?

    Get off the train at the Amsterdam Zuid station, which is closest to Amsterdam in Netherlands.

  • When is the last bus from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam?

    The last bus from Schiphol Airport in Haarlemmermeer to Amsterdam in Netherlands is the Nieuw-Vennep P+R Getsewoud Zuid - Amsterdam CS line. It leaves the Schiphol, Airport stop at 3:19 AM.

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