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How to get to Amsterdam by bus, train, metro or light rail?

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Directions to Amsterdam with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Amsterdam

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How to get to Amsterdam by bus?

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How to get to Amsterdam by train?

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How to get to Amsterdam by metro?

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Light Rail stations near Amsterdam

  • Marie Heinekenplein,1 min walk,
  • Vijzelgracht,4 min walk,

Bus stations near Amsterdam

  • Vijzelgracht,5 min walk,
  • Ruysdaelkade,5 min walk,
  • 2e Van Der Helststraat,8 min walk,
  • Frederiksplein,10 min walk,
  • Museumplein,10 min walk,
  • Prinsengracht,11 min walk,

Bus lines to Amsterdam

  • N88,Centraal Station,
  • N82,Geuzenveld,
  • N83,Osdorp De Aker,
  • N84,A'Veen Busstation,
  • 3,Westergasfabriek,
  • 246,Schiphol Zuid,
  • N85,Gein,
  • N47,Uithoorn Busstation - Amsterdam CS,
  • N57,Aalsmeer Busstation - Amsterdam CS,
  • N97,Nieuw-Vennep P+R Getsewoud Zuid - Amsterdam CS,
  • 347,Uithoorn Busstation - Amsterdam Elandsgracht,
  • 357,Kudelstaart/Aalsmeer - Amsterdam Elandsgracht,
  • 397,Nieuw-Vennep P+R Getsew - Amsterdam Elandsgracht,
  • 4,Station Rai,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Amsterdam?

    The closest stations to Amsterdam are:

    • Marie Heinekenplein is 63 meters away, 1 min walk.
    • Vijzelgracht is 229 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • Ruysdaelkade is 358 meters away, 5 min walk.
    • 2e Van Der Helststraat is 607 meters away, 8 min walk.
    • Frederiksplein is 732 meters away, 10 min walk.
    • Museumplein is 757 meters away, 10 min walk.
    • Prinsengracht is 788 meters away, 11 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Amsterdam?

    These bus lines stop near Amsterdam: 321, 347, 37, 397, 41

  • Which train lines stop near Amsterdam?

    These train lines stop near Amsterdam: IC, SPR

  • Which metro lines stop near Amsterdam?

    These metro lines stop near Amsterdam: 52

  • Which light rail lines stop near Amsterdam?

    These light rail lines stop near Amsterdam: 1, 24, 7

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Amsterdam?

    The nearest light rail station to Amsterdam is Marie Heinekenplein. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Amsterdam?

    The nearest bus stops to Amsterdam are Vijzelgracht and Ruysdaelkade. The closest one is a 5 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Amsterdam?

    The 19 is the first light rail that goes to Amsterdam. It stops nearby at 7:08 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Amsterdam?

    The 4 is the last light rail that goes to Amsterdam. It stops nearby at 12:44 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Amsterdam?

    The N85 is the first bus that goes to Amsterdam. It stops nearby at 3:05 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Amsterdam?

    The N97 is the last bus that goes to Amsterdam. It stops nearby at 3:37 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to Amsterdam?

    The bus fare to Amsterdam costs about €1.04 - €6.55.

  • How much is the light rail fare to Amsterdam?

    The light rail fare to Amsterdam costs about €1.05 - €3.18.

  • How much is the metro fare to Amsterdam?

    The metro fare to Amsterdam costs about €1.14 - €4.62.

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