Amsterdam Airport Train

Trains from Amsterdam Airport

Without a doubt, the Amsterdam airport train is the most popular transit option for passengers landing at Schiphol Airport who want to travel quickly and affordably. Trains connect Amsterdam Airport with the city center and the entire Netherlands. Trains are comfortable and reliable.

Our Tip: Pickpocketing incidents do occasionally occur on Amsterdam airport train lines. Always keep an eye on your personal belongings.

Train Lines from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Regional trains, intercity services, and international rail lines all depart from the NS Train Station at Schiphol Airport. Routes to Amsterdam Centraal Station are served by both Sprinter trains and Intercity Direct services. The Intercity trains are only about three minutes faster, reaching the city center in approximately 14 minutes instead of 17.

In general, a train departs from Schiphol Airport every 4-10 minutes between 05:30 am and midnight.

Where Is the NS Train Station at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport?

The NS Train Station is located directly underneath the main Amsterdam airport terminal. After collecting your luggage, follow the signs to Schiphol Plaza and use the stairs, escalators, or elevators to reach the train station level.

Schiphol Airport Train Tickets and Fares

Train ticket prices from Schiphol Airport depend on the selected route and destination. Fares remain the same for both day and night travel.

During off-peak hours, NS offers discounts and special deals. Group tickets and reduced prices for bookings made at least four days in advance are also available.

Schiphol Airport Train Tickets: Which Ticket to Choose

• ✓The anonymous OV-chipkaart
• ✓The paper single-use OV-chipkaart
• ✓The e-ticket
• ✓The Amsterdam Travel Ticket

The OV-chipkaart

The OV-chipkaart is a rechargeable public transport card valid on trains, buses, trams, and metros. It costs 8.50 (9$) and can be purchased from the yellow machines at Schiphol Plaza. A minimum balance of 20 (21.30$) is required.

The Single-Use OV-chipkaart

The disposable single-use OV-chipkaart can be purchased from the yellow NS ticket machines at Schiphol Plaza. An additional 1 (1.07$) surcharge applies.

The e-Ticket

E-tickets can be purchased online and do not include the 1 surcharge. The ticket can be printed, stored on your phone, or loaded into the NS app.

The Amsterdam Travel Ticket

The Amsterdam Travel Ticket is ideal if you plan to use public transport frequently. Available for 1, 2, or 3 days at 18 (19.20$), 24 (25.60$), and 30 (32$) respectively.

Our Tip 1: Contactless payments are now accepted on NS trains.

Our Tip 2: Remember to check in and out using the yellow readers at Schiphol Plaza and your destination station.

Our Tip 3: Children aged 4-11 pay just 2.50 (2.67$), while children under 4 travel for free.

Intercity and International Trains from Amsterdam Airport

Schiphol Train Station serves both domestic intercity and international routes. Major international train services such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar, and CityNightLine operate from the station.