Transport Guides

Bus 397 Amsterdam Airport Express: Stops, Fares and Timetable

The direct Connexxion bus from stand B17 at Schiphol Plaza to Museumplein, Leidseplein and Elandsgracht: every 10 minutes, about 30 minutes to the museum quarter, €6.50 flat or about €4.21 by tapping a bank card. Stops, tickets that are valid, and when the train is the better choice.

Schiphol Kiss & Ride: Where to Drop Off and Pick Up by Car

The free Kiss & Ride is on the departures level in front of Departures 1, 2 and 3, for letting passengers and bags out only; waiting is fined. Pick-ups go to P1 Pick-up & Drop-off, 2–6 minutes from arrivals, €2.60 per 20 minutes. Where each is, what it costs, and how to time it.

Schiphol to Amsterdam at Night: Night Train, Bus N97 and Taxi

Landing after midnight? The hourly NS night train (€5.50, 15 min), Connexxion night bus N97 (€6.50) and the taxi rank still run between 01:00 and 05:00. Which to take, what it costs and the Tuesday-night exception.

OVpay at Schiphol: Paying for Trains and Buses with a Bank Card

Tap a contactless Visa, Mastercard, Maestro or V PAY card at the yellow post and ride: €5.50 to Amsterdam Centraal, no ticket needed. Which foreign cards work, when the fare is debited, and how to get the €33.30 back if you forget to tap out.

Cheapest Way to Get to Schiphol by Train or Bus

A single ticket beats the NS group fare on the airport run: €38.50 for two against €13.00 on bus 397. Verified fares, off-peak limits and the 04:00 trap.

Rent a Bus at Schiphol Airport: Coach Stops and Costs

Renting a bus for Schiphol? The nine-seat rule decides where it can stop and what that stop costs: coaches use Koepelstraat at €19.95 for 25 minutes, vans drop off at Departures free.