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How to get from Dam Square to Rijksmuseum by metro?

By metro

Take one direct metro from Dam Square to Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam: take the 52 metro from Rokin station to Vijzelgracht station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 min. The ride fare is €1.20.

14min€1.20
Walk to metro station
Metro - 5252
Walk to Rijksmuseum
Leaves from Rokin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rokin
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Metro - 52
    Wait for metro
    52
    Station Zuid
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Vijzelgracht
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to Rijksmuseum
    Walk to
    Rijksmuseum
    Stadhouderskade
    520 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By light rail

Take one direct light rail from Dam Square to Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam: take the 12 light rail from Dam station to Museumplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is €1.55.

23min€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
    380 m • 5 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
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Public transit directions from Dam Square to Rijksmuseum

The distance between Dam Square, Amsterdam and Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam is approximately 1.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 14 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dam Square to Rijksmuseum by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Amsterdam – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Dam Square

Dam Square is located at Damstraat 1, Amsterdam and the nearest public transit station is Dam.

Metro stations close to Dam Square:

  • Rokin

Bus stations close to Dam Square:

  • Nieuwezijds Kolk
  • Amsterdam, Nieuwezijds Kolk
  • Dam

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

By light rail

Take one direct light rail from Dam Square to Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam: take the 12 light rail from Dam station to Museumplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is €1.55.

23min€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
    380 m • 5 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dam Square to Rijksmuseum?

    The fastest way takes 14 minutes, using Bus line 52.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dam Square to Rijksmuseum?

    The alternative route takes 23 minutes, using Bus line 12.

  • Is there a direct metro between Dam Square and Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam?

    Yes, there is a direct metro going from Dam Square to Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam in 14 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Dam Square to Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam?

    The 52 metro line goes from Rokin station near Dam Square to Station Zuid station near Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dam Square to Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam by metro?

    The total travel time between Dam Square and Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam by metro is about 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Dam Square to get to Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam?

    Get on the 52 metro from the Rokin station near Dam Square in Amsterdam.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Dam Square and Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam?

    Get off the metro at the Station Zuid station, which is closest to Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

  • When is the first bus from Dam Square to Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam?

    The first bus from Dam Square to Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is Lijn 283. It leaves the Dam stop at 8:38 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Dam Square to Rijksmuseum?

    The ride from Dam Square to Rijksmuseum costs €1.20.

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