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Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Amsterdam Airport Address: Luchthaven Schiphol, Evert v/d Beekstraat 202, 1118 CP Schiphol, Netherlands
Airport Code: AMS



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Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Travel and Transport (Amsterdam, Netherlands)




Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) offers travelers a wide range of ground transportation options to suit every passengers' possible needs and requirements.

Serving Amsterdam and the surrounding area, travel and transport facilities at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) include car rental, limousine, taxi and train services. Public transport at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is readily available, reliable and inexpensive.





Travel by Trains
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has a large railway station situated in the main terminal building's central hall. With direct links to Amsterdam Centraal Station, the trains provide a fast way to travel into central Amsterdam. Departing every 15 minutes from 06:00 to midnight, the train journey lasts around 20 minutes. Night trains are also available and connect Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to areas in and around the city of Amsterdam, such as Delft, The Hague, Leiden and Rotterdam.

High speed trains travel to international cities further afield, including Antwerp, Berlin, Brussels, Hannover, Marseilles and Paris and tickets need to be purchased in advance. Further information on the train routes and times is available at the airport's Ground Transportation Counter in the terminal's baggage reclaim areas.

Travel by Buses
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is served by many regular public buses that travel from the airport's terminal buildings to central Amsterdam (Interliner buses 197 and 370) and other nearby towns. Buses at Amsterdam Airport run every 15 to 20 minutes are an inexpensive and useful way to travel into the city. Some hotels also offer a door-to-door courtesy shuttle bus services for their guests, traveling from the airport, directly to the hotel.

Travel by Taxi Cabs
Taxis are readily available at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) and provide a convenient and easy way to travel into nearby Amsterdam city. The taxi ranks are located outside of the airport's arrivals hall and the journey into central Amsterdam will take around 15 minutes, depending on traffic. Official Amsterdam AMS airport taxi cabs should be used at all times to ensure safety and also to avoid being overcharged. Taxis at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport can be pre-booked if required, but are usually plentiful in supply.

The airport taxi meters in Amsterdam start at a basic fare, but additional charges are usually made for luggage, late-night driving and travel on public holidays in Amsterdam, so it can prove useful to ask the taxi driver about these before leaving. Some Amsterdam Airport taxis are happy to accept credit cards.





 
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