Amsterdam boasts one of the most well-connected cities in the world. With a world-class transportation system, there are plenty of options for tourists needing to get to and from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Schiphol Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. About 90 different airlines from different countries fly to and from this airport, which is situated only 20 km away from the city of Amsterdam. Once you have arrived at Schiphol Airport, there are a number of ways to get to Amsterdam in just about half an hour. You can choose from taking a train, bus, taxi or a hotel shuttle to get to and from the Airport.

Getting to Amsterdam by Train

The train service in Amsterdam is extremely well-connected. Schiphol Train Station is situated directly underneath the Airport, so it is quite a short walk away. From there, you can simply catch a train to the Amsterdam Central Station, which is basically the main city centre. There is a variety of trains that you can board such as Intercities and slower trains. These trips usually take about 25 minutes to get to the city from the Airport.

Tickets for the train are easily available within the airport itself. The ticket counters are located in the main hall of the Airport, and the yellow machines you will see are the train ticket machines. These machines are available throughout the airport, from the baggage claim area to the Schiphol Shopping Plaza and also near the platforms. So tourists won’t really have a hard time looking for and finding tickets.

Getting to Amsterdam by Bus

The bus service is the cheapest way to get to the main city. It costs approximately 10 euros to purchase a ticket to the city centre. This ride will take about 30 minutes to reach its destination, but at least you’ll get to see plenty of sights on the way! There are loads of buses available from the Schiphol Airport; about 6-8 per hour. So, one does not have to worry about missing a bus, because the next one will be due any moment. The buses arrive outside the main hall and a ticket can be easily purchased on the bus.

Getting to Amsterdam by Taxi

Taxis are usually the last resort, as they are exorbitantly priced at the rate of about 40 euros. Located at the exit of the Schiphol Airport, the taxi stand is also conveniently located for tourists. Taxis can get you to the city centre in less than half an hour. One word of caution; do not take rides from drivers who are inside the airport. More often than not, these are not official taxi drivers and you may get cheated or worse. If you would like a more luxurious passage to your hotel you could always opt for a private transfer or limousine rental.

Getting to Amsterdam by Hotel Shuttle

With over 100 connections to hotels situated in and around Amsterdam, the Connexion Schiphol Hotel Shuttle is an efficient way to travel to your hotel, located near the airport area. You can purchase your tickets at the Connexion desk in the plaza area of Schiphol Airport.

In conclusion, getting to and from Schiphol Airport is really quite simple. With Schiphol Airport being the huge international traffic hub that it is, it is really no wonder that it’s services are so well laid out and effective in quality as well as efficiency.

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