Schiphol Airport Bus

The Schiphol Airport Bus Lines Connecting Amsterdam Airport

Amsterdam is well known for its efficient public transportation network. Many travelers landing at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport choose the bus as a cheap and practical way to reach the city. The Amsterdam Airport Express Bus 397 connects Schiphol Airport with central Amsterdam, while GVB public buses mainly link the airport with Sloterdijk and nearby districts.

The Schiphol Airport Bus 397 (Amsterdam Airport Express)

The Amsterdam Airport Express Bus 397 is the well-known red Connexxion bus operating between Amsterdam International Airport and the city. It runs approximately from 05:00 am to midnight, with departures every 7-8 minutes. Under normal traffic conditions, the journey takes about 40 minutes to its final stop at Elandsgracht Bus Station.

Along the route, Bus 397 makes limited stops at key city locations. If you are heading to Amsterdam museum district, get off at Museumplein or Rijksmuseum. For nightlife and entertainment, Leidseplein is the ideal stop. Bus 397 does not go to Amsterdam Centraal Station.

Our Tip: Connexxion buses provide free Wi-Fi, mobile charging points, and low-floor access.

The Night Bus N97 from Amsterdam Airport

The Niteliner Bus N97 follows almost the same route as Bus 397, connecting Nieuw Vennep with Elandsgracht. It operates only at night, from midnight to 05:00 am, with departures every 30 minutes.

The GVB Amsterdam Airport Buses

The GVB public bus network also serves Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, mainly connecting it with areas outside the city center:

• ✓Bus 369: Runs from Schiphol Airport to Sloterdijk from 05:22 am to 00:20 am, with departures every 15 minutes.
• ✓Bus 245: Operates early in the morning from Oostzanerdijk to Schiphol Airport only.
• ✓Bus 246: Connects Borneolaan to Schiphol Airport (one direction only).
• ✓Bus 247: Runs from Bos en Lommerplein to Schiphol Airport only.

Where Is the Bus Station at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport?

The bus stops at Schiphol Airport are located directly outside Schiphol Plaza. After collecting your luggage, follow the signs to Schiphol Plaza and exit the terminal. Connexxion Bus 397, the night bus N97, GVB buses, and hotel shuttles all depart from this area.

Our Tip: The Amsterdam Airport Express Bus 397 usually departs from stops B15 to B19.

Schiphol Airport Bus Tickets

A one-way ticket for Bus 397 costs 6.50 (6.90$), while a round-trip ticket costs 11.75 (12.50$). Return tickets must be used within 14 days. Children aged 4-11 pay just 1 (1.07$), and younger children travel for free.

Tickets can be purchased from ticket machines at the Arrivals 3 baggage claim area, online, or directly on the bus (cash is not accepted onboard).

GVB bus tickets cost 3.40 (3.62$) and can be bought online, from ticket machines, or on the bus.

Our Tip: Always validate your ticket or scan your mobile barcode when entering and exiting the bus.

Using the OV-chipkaart for Your Schiphol Bus Ride

The OV-chipkaart is a rechargeable public transport card valid on buses, trams, metros, and trains across the Netherlands for up to five years.

The anonymous OV-chipkaart costs 8.50 (9$) and can be purchased at the yellow machines in Schiphol Plaza. It must be topped up with at least 10 (for subscribed users) or 20 (for others).

The Amsterdam Travel Ticket

The Amsterdam Travel Ticket offers unlimited travel on buses, trams, metros, and trains within Amsterdam, including the Airport Express Bus 397. It is available for:

• ✓1 day - 18 (19.20$)
• ✓2 days - 24 (25.60$)
• ✓3 days - 30 (32$)

The ticket is valid from first use until 04:00 am the morning after the final day.

Intercity Buses from Amsterdam International Airport

Intercity buses, mainly operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, connecting it with other Dutch cities and international destinations such as Brussels and Paris.

The KLM Bus connects Schiphol Airport with Eindhoven Airport and Maastricht/Aachen Airport. It runs daily with two departures.