Flights:
Amsterdam is served by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), a major international airport with direct flights from many cities worldwide. Flight prices from the United States can start from around $454.
Getting There and Away
Amsterdam's main transport hub is Amsterdam Central Station, connecting various forms of public transport, including national and international trains, metro, trams, buses, and ferries. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is the primary international airport, located approximately 15 kilometers from the city center.
Trains:
Amsterdam Centraal Station is well-connected by train to other parts of the Netherlands and major European cities like London, Paris, Brussels, and Berlin.
- From London: Direct Eurostar trains take approximately 4 to 5.5 hours and can cost from $70.56.
- From Paris: Trains can take around 3 hours.
- From Brussels: Trains can take around 1.5 hours.
- From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Amsterdam Centraal Station: Trains are the quickest and cheapest option, taking 15-20 minutes and costing around €5-€6.
Buses:
Long-distance bus services connect Amsterdam to various European cities.
- From Frankfurt am Main: Buses can take approximately 6 hours and cost from €24.
- From Berlin: Buses can take around 11.5 hours.
- From London: Buses can take over 10 hours.
- From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Amsterdam city center: The Amsterdam Airport Express Bus 397 takes about 30 minutes and costs €6.50 for a single ticket.
Ferries:
Ferry services operate to Amsterdam (specifically, the port of IJmuiden) from Newcastle, England, with a journey time of around 16-17 hours. Prices can vary, but a ferry from London to Amsterdam (likely including a bus connection) can start from $59.
