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How to get from Royal Palace of Amsterdam to Rijksmuseum by light rail?

By light rail

Take one direct light rail from Royal Palace of Amsterdam to Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam: take the 12 light rail from Dam station to Museumplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 min. The ride fare is €1.55.

20min€1.55
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 1212
Walk to Rijksmuseum
Leaves from Dam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Dam
    ID 05050
    150 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1212
    Wait for light rail
    12
    Amsteldijk
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Museumplein
    ID 07325
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Rijksmuseum
    Walk to
    Rijksmuseum
    Stadhouderskade
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by light rail via 2

Take one direct light rail from Royal Palace of Amsterdam to Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam: take the 2 light rail from Dam station to Museumplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 18 min. The ride fare is €1.55.

18min€1.55
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 22
Walk to Rijksmuseum
Leaves from Dam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Dam
    ID 05050
    150 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 22
    Wait for light rail
    2
    Nieuw Sloten
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Museumplein
    ID 07325
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Rijksmuseum
    Walk to
    Rijksmuseum
    Stadhouderskade
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Royal Palace of Amsterdam to Rijksmuseum

The distance between Royal Palace of Amsterdam, Amsterdam and Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam is approximately 3.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 20 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Royal Palace of Amsterdam to Rijksmuseum by light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Amsterdam – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Royal Palace of Amsterdam

Royal Palace of Amsterdam is located at Royal Palace of Amsterdam, Amsterdam and the nearest public transit station is Dam.

Bus stations close to Royal Palace of Amsterdam:

  • Amsterdam, Dam
  • Dam
  • Nieuwezijds Kolk

Public transit stations close to Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Rijksmuseum is located at Stadhouderskade, Amsterdam and the nearest public transit station is Ruysdaelkade.

Bus stations close to Rijksmuseum:

  • Ruysdaelkade
  • Museumplein
  • Leidseplein

Alternative route by light rail via 2

Take one direct light rail from Royal Palace of Amsterdam to Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam: take the 2 light rail from Dam station to Museumplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 18 min. The ride fare is €1.55.

18min€1.55
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 22
Walk to Rijksmuseum
Leaves from Dam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Dam
    ID 05050
    150 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 22
    Wait for light rail
    2
    Nieuw Sloten
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Museumplein
    ID 07325
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Rijksmuseum
    Walk to
    Rijksmuseum
    Stadhouderskade
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Royal Palace of Amsterdam to Rijksmuseum?

    The fastest way takes 20 minutes, using Bus line 12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Royal Palace of Amsterdam to Rijksmuseum?

    The alternative route takes 18 minutes, using Bus line 2.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Royal Palace of Amsterdam and Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam?

    Yes, there is a direct light rail going from Royal Palace of Amsterdam to Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam in 20 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Royal Palace of Amsterdam to Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam?

    The 12 light rail line goes from Dam station near Royal Palace of Amsterdam to Amsteldijk station near Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

  • How long does it take to travel from Royal Palace of Amsterdam to Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam by light rail?

    The total travel time between Royal Palace of Amsterdam and Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam by light rail is about 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Royal Palace of Amsterdam to get to Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam?

    Get on the 12 light rail from the Dam station near Royal Palace of Amsterdam in Amsterdam.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Royal Palace of Amsterdam and Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam?

    Get off the light rail at the Amsteldijk station, which is closest to Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

  • When is the last bus from Royal Palace of Amsterdam to Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam?

    The last bus from Royal Palace of Amsterdam to Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is the Nieuw-Vennep P+R Getsewoud Zuid - Amsterdam CS line. It leaves the Amsterdam, Dam stop at 3:27 AM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Royal Palace of Amsterdam to Rijksmuseum?

    The ride from Royal Palace of Amsterdam to Rijksmuseum costs €1.55.

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