Amsterdam public transportation:
 Please
note: 0900-numbers are not available when you are calling
from abroad!
Public transport travel information (operator)
Tel.: 0900 9292 (EUR 0,70 per minute)
Public transport travel information (computer)
Tel.: 0900 1475 (EUR 0,35 per minute)
Train travel abroad: 0900 9296 (EUR 0,35 per minute)
Train planner Dutch railways (NS): The Netherlands Railways
(NS)
Train taxi: 0900 TREINTAXI / 0900 8734682 (EUR 0,35 per
minute) or visit www.treintaxi.nl
Taxi: www.taxi.nl
Telephone services:
Telephone numbers within Holland:
0900 8008 (EUR 1,15 per call)
Telephone numbers abroad: 0900 8418 (EUR 1,15 per call)
Operator: 0800 0410 (toll-free)
Collect call: 0800 0101 (toll-free)
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How to Use the Train Ticket Machines,
train station
You cannot buy tickets on the train
As of 1 October 2005 a fine of 35 euro is added to the fare
if you do not have a valid ticket on boarding the train.
We advise you to buy a ticket before boarding.
Ticket machines:
There are NS ticket machines on every station.
Medium-sized stations also have a small shop, Wizzl or Kiosk,
where tickets can be bought.
The bigger stations have ticket offices. Some stations have
a local agent nearby who sells a limited range of train
tickets. You can buy Single and Day Return tickets here,
as well as other tickets such as Railrunners, Treintaxi
tickets and Weekend Returns. You can buy one ticket at a
time here. You can pay cash or use a debit card.
Follow the steps below, and you will receive your ticket
in less than a minute!
· 1. Find the code for your destination or the type
of ticket
· 2. Enter the code For a ticket from another departure
station, first enter the code 0000, then the code for the
departure station, and then the code for the destination
station.
· 3. Choose the type of ticket - choose 1st or 2nd
class - choose full fare or discount - valid for today only,
or undated - single, return, 5 return ticket or weekend
return
· 4. Check your choice in the window
· 5. Insert the money or your debit card
· 6. Take the ticket from the tray
Touch-screen. ticket machine
This machine sells Single and Return tickets, as well as
5 Return tickets, Treintaxi tickets, Weekend Returns and
Railrunners.
Single and Return tickets, 5 Return tickets and Weekend
Returns can be undated or for a specific date, with or without
discount, and, of course, be for 1st or 2nd Class.
Treintaxi tickets, Weekend Returns and Railrunners can be
undated or for a specific date.
Follow the steps below, and you will receive your ticket
in less than a minute!
· 1. Choose Single or Return
· 2. Touch the first letter of your destination
· 3. Touch the destination you have chosen
· 4. Choose 1st or 2nd class
· 5. Choose full fare or discount
· 6. Choose your date of travel (today or undated)
· 7. State how many tickets you would like (not more
than 4)
· 8. State how you would like to pay (debit card
or Chipknip)
· 9. Insert your card and follow the instructions
on the payment display
· 10. Take the ticket(s) from the tray
Demo www.webdemo.ns.nl
Please note:
Undated tickets (option: “Zonder Datum”) must
be validated in the stamper ("Stempelautomaat")
before entering the platform.
Disclaimer: For authorized information on buying
tickets for NS please visit the official www.ns.nl
Airport Shuttles run by Connexxion depart every 10 minutes
with service to more than 100 hotels throughout the city.
Tickets cost € 11 one way, € 17.50 for a return,
and can be purchased inside the main arrival plaza. Guests
of major hotels should first check the shuttle area to see
if their hotel provides a complimentary service.
Getting Around Amsterdam
www.gvb.nl/english
Strippenkaarts:
Strippenkaarts are valid on all buses, trams and metro lines
in the city and offer the most economical option for visitors.
Strippenkaarts are sold at all rail stations, newspaper
shops, post offices and all Albert Hein supermarkets.
Prices (in Euros) 2 strips (single journey, one zone) 1,60
3 strips (single journey, two zones) 2,40 8 strips (also
valid as one-day ticket) 6,40 15 strips, full fare
(multiple journey, advance sale only) 6,50 15 strips, concessionary
fare*
(multiple journey, advance sale only) 4,30 45 strips (multiple
journey, advance sale only) 19,20 * Elderly over 65 and
children under 12
How to use the Strippenkaarts:
Check the map located at each stop or onboard to determine
how many zones you require. Validate the strippenkaart by
stamping it in the yellow machines onboard or get a stamp
from the driver. Validate according to the number of zones
you will pass, plus one. For example, if you are traveling
within one zone, validate two strips; If traveling across
two zones, validate three units. Note: Multiple passengers
can travel on a single strippenkaard as long as the proper
number of strips is validated for each rider. Ticket validity
depends upon the number of strips used as follows:
| Number of zones (strips cancelled) |
Validity |
| 1-3 zones (2-4 strips) |
1 hour |
| 4-6 zones (5-7 strips) |
1.5 hours |
| 7-9 zones (8-10 strips) |
2 hours |
| 10-15 zones (11-16 strips) |
3 hours |
| 16 or more zones (17-20 strips) |
3.5 hours |
travel using Strippen tickets and GVB season tickets
As well as Dutch Railways (NS) tickets, you can also use the
following GVB tickets for second-class rail travel within
the Amsterdam transport region.
· Strippen
tickets. Validate in the usual way: one strip more than the
number of zones being traveled. Validation machines are located
at the entrance to station platforms. Validity periods are
same as listed above.
· Season tickets.
Only three-star or higher season tickets with zone 5700 (Amsterdam
City Center) as the selected zone are valid for rail travel
in Amsterdam.
Strip tickets and season tickets may only be used for rail
travel on the following routes.
· Bijlmer
- Duivendrecht - Amstel - Muiderpoort - Amsterdam Centraal
- Sloterdijk - Lelylaan.
· Zuid WTC -
RAI - Duivendrecht - Diemen-Zuid
· Muiderpoort
- Diemen.
Note that GVB tickets are not valid for travel to and from
Amsterdam Schiphol.
If you want to spend one or more days exploring Amsterdam,
then a 24-, 48- or 72-hours ticket could be for you.
The ticket only needs to be stamped once, at the beginning
of your first journey, and is then valid on all GVB day and
night services for the period indicated. These tickets are
particularly attractive if you plan to make several journeys
a day by public transport.
Prices in 2006
24,48 and 72 -hours tickets for all GVB buses, trams and metros.
| |
Full fare |
Concessionary fare* |
| 24 hours |
€ 6,30 |
€ 4,20 |
| 48 hours |
€ 10,00 |
|
| 72 hours |
€ 13,00 |
|
* For children from 4 to 11 year old, Dutch citizens of 65
and up in possession of a senior citizen's pass or a valid
identification card, foreigners of 65 and up in possession
of a valid passport, dogs (small dogs and other small pets
transported in a bag which can easily be carried, or on a
leash on your lap are allowed to travel free of charge), bicycles
(in the designated areas in the metros and tram 26).
Leave your car at the edge of Amsterdam and travel into the
city on public transport. All for just 5.50. This price includes
all-day parking for one car plus one or two return tickets
on public transport.
There are four Park and Ride (P+R) car parks around Amsterdam:
- P+R Transferium Arena
- P+R Olympisch Stadion
- P+R Sloterdijk
- P+R Zeeburg
To use the P+R facility, report to the garage supervisor who
will give you a maximum of two free day-return tickets. After
validation, these are valid for one hour in each direction
on tram, bus and metro. On your return at the P+R facility,
show your double validated GVB tickets together with your
P+R ticket.
The tickets are NOT valid on GVB night buses!
For directions and maps, visit the City of Amsterdam P+R site
at www.naaramsterdam.nl
You must keep your cancelled tickets, used in both directions,
and present them at the garage to qualify for the special
P+R parking charge of € 5.50. Unused or incorrectly validated
tickets will not be accepted and you will have to pay the
higher standard hourly parking charge.
P+R return ticket
Leave your car at the edge of Amsterdam and travel into the
city on public transport. All for just € 5.50. This price
includes all-day parking for one car plus one or two return
tickets on public transport.
There are four Park and Ride (P+R) car parks around Amsterdam:
- P+R Transferium Arena
- P+R Olympisch Stadion
- P+R Sloterdijk
- P+R Zeeburg
To use the P+R facility, report to the garage supervisor who
will give you a maximum of two free day-return tickets. After
validation, these are valid for one hour in each direction
on tram, bus and metro. On your return at the P+R facility,
show your double validated GVB tickets together with your
P+R ticket.
The tickets are NOT valid on GVB night buses!
For directions and maps, visit the City of Amsterdam P+R site
at www.naaramsterdam.nl
You must keep your cancelled tickets, used in both directions,
and present them at the garage to qualify for the special
P+R parking charge of € 5.50. Unused or incorrectly validated
tickets will not be accepted and you will have to pay the
higher standard hourly parking charge. |
