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Directions to Artis (Amsterdam) with public transportation

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How to get to Artis by bus?

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Bus stations near Artis in Amsterdam

  • Weesperplein,5 min walk,
  • Kadijksplein,8 min walk,
  • Waterlooplein,9 min walk,
  • Ij Tunnel,12 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Artis in Amsterdam

  • Mr. Visserplein,7 min walk,
  • Alexanderplein,9 min walk,
  • K. 'S-Gravesandestr.,10 min walk,

Bus lines to Artis in Amsterdam

  • N85,Lijn 285,
  • N86,Lijn 286,
  • 246,Schiphol Zuid,
  • 22,Station Sloterdijk,
  • N89,Ijburg,
  • N87,Station Bijlmer Arena,
  • N91,Nieuwendam,
  • N93,Molenwijk,
  • N06,Amsterdam Centraal - Purmerend Overwhere,
  • N07,Amsterdam Centraal - Purmerend De Purmer,
  • N11,Amsterdam Centraal - Marken,
  • N14,Amsterdam - Broek in Waterland - Edam - Scharwoude - Hoorn,
  • N19,Amsterdam Centraal via Oostzaan - Zaandam,
  • N94,Amsterdam Centraal via Zaandam - Krommenie,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Artis?

    The closest stations to Artis are:

    • Weesperplein is 351 meters away, 5 min walk.
    • Mr. Visserplein is 522 meters away, 7 min walk.
    • Kadijksplein is 607 meters away, 8 min walk.
    • Alexanderplein is 658 meters away, 9 min walk.
    • Waterlooplein is 677 meters away, 9 min walk.
    • K. 'S-Gravesandestr. is 766 meters away, 10 min walk.
    • Ij Tunnel is 844 meters away, 12 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Artis?

    These bus lines stop near Artis: 22, 320, 347, 357, 37, 397.

  • Which train lines stop near Artis?

    These train lines stop near Artis: IC, ICD, SPR.

  • Which metro line stops near Artis?

    54

  • Which light rail line stops near Artis?

    14

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

    The nearest light rail station to Artis in Amsterdam is Mr. Visserplein. It’s a 7 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Artis in Amsterdam?

    The nearest bus stop to Artis in Amsterdam is Weesperplein. It’s a 5 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Artis in Amsterdam?

    The 19 is the first light rail that goes to Artis in Amsterdam. It stops nearby at 5:28 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Artis in Amsterdam?

    The 19 is the last light rail that goes to Artis in Amsterdam. It stops nearby at 12:45 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Artis in Amsterdam?

    The N85 is the first bus that goes to Artis in Amsterdam. It stops nearby at 3:03 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Artis in Amsterdam?

    The N87 is the last bus that goes to Artis in Amsterdam. It stops nearby at 3:15 AM.

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Artis Address: Plantage Kerklaan 38 street in Amsterdam

Artis, Amsterdam
Artis, AmsterdamNatura Artis Magistra (Latin for "Nature is the teacher of art"), commonly known just as Artis (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɑrtɪs]), is a zoo and botanical garden in the centre of Amsterdam. It is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands and fifth oldest zoo in the world.In addition to the zoo, Artis also contains an aquarium, a planetarium, an arboretum, Micropia, and the Groote Museum. A part of the art collection is on display in the aquarium building of the zoo. Artis contains 27 historically significant (listed) buildings, bridges, and ponds, most of which are still used as animal enclosures. The zoo is a member of the Dutch Zoo Federation (NVD), the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), Species360, the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) and the Nederlandse Vereniging van Botanische Tuinen (NVBT).
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