Quickly going from Schiphol to Amsterdam by train
Travellers flying from Schiphol often take the opportunity to visit Amsterdam for the day. Whether you have gotten off the plane or the train, you can be in the centre of Amsterdam in 17 minutes. A train leaves from Schiphol to Amsterdam Central from platform 3 every 7 minutes. The train ticket doesn’t cost much and it’s faster than travelling by taxi. Convenient, right? Read more in this blog.
Where can I find the train to Amsterdam?
Schiphol Airport station is below the airport. Take the stairs, escalator or lift down from Schiphol Plaza and you’ll arrive on the platform. Go to platform 3 for the sprinter train to Amsterdam. You never have to wait long, because the train leaves for Amsterdam Central eight times an hour, seven days a week! There are slightly fewer trains after 21:00 in the evening.
From Schiphol to Amsterdam in 17 minutes
Want to get to the centre of Amsterdam quickly? The train is your smartest and fastest choice. You can get from the airport to the centre of Amsterdam in just 17 minutes. This is because Amsterdam Central station is located at the heart of the city, close to the famous Dam Square and Kalverstraat. The airport sprinter runs between Amsterdam CS, Sloterdijk, Lelylaan, Schiphol Airport and Hoofddorp, and is usually faster than taxis or cars.
Where can I buy a train ticket?
You can buy train tickets at the ticket machines close to platform 1 and Starbucks. You can also pay with your bank card, credit card or mobile phone by checking in at the public transport check-in points. At Schiphol these can be found at the top of the stairs/escalators to the platform and near the lift at Schiphol Plaza. A train ticket to Amsterdam Central is not expensive. If you use your bank card or mobile phone, don't forget to check out once you are in Amsterdam.
Accessible train
The airport sprinter between Schiphol and Amsterdam has a level entrance. This means that you can easily get on and off the train. Even if you are less mobile or have a lot of baggage with you. So you don't have to go up or down stairs anywhere. You also don't have to worry about waiting long – the train leaves every eight minutes. Have a pleasant journey!
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