Public transport in Amsterdam

Walking through Amsterdam is an excellent way to discover the city. Most of the attractions and shopping streets are within walking distance of the central station.

If you don't want to walk, public transport is a simple and affordable alternative.

The company in charge of public transport (metro, tram and bus) is called GVB and their network extends around the entire city and its suburbs.

If you are going to stay for a longer period of time in Amsterdam, it may be worthwhile to buy a Strippenkaart, these are valid all year round but you only pay for each trip.

You can buy both cards at all GVB offices, on the internet, kiosks and in grocery stores.

It is also possible to buy single tickets on board the various modes of transport, but this is not such an affordable option.

However, it works perfectly if you are only going to travel once and it is in a hurry.

The tram is the best option for traveling within the city centre.

Bus and subway are better if you need to get out to the suburbs.

The best way to get around the city is of course the bicycle.

Trams

Amsterdam's tram system is known for being an efficient and widespread means of transport that connects the city.

Amsterdam Central Station is a key point for public transport in the city. Many tram lines start from or pass through this central hub.

The station is a good starting point for exploring the city and also connects to other means of transport such as trains, buses and ferries.

Each tram line is numbered and has a special color to facilitate recognition on maps and signs.

Popular lines include line 2, which is known to pass through beautiful parts of the city and near several popular tourist attractions.

Tickets can often be bought on the trams themselves, at ticket machines at major stops or via mobile apps.

In general, travelers use a chip card, known as "OV-chipkaart", which can be loaded with credit and used to check in and out of trams, buses, and other means of public transport.

Given Amsterdam's cycling culture, it's worth it note that bicycles are generally not allowed on board trams, with some exceptions during weekends and off-peak periods.

Subway

Amsterdam has a fairly compact metro system consisting of four lines: 50, 51, 52, and 54.

The subway system is also operated by the municipal transport company GVB.

The metro system uses the same payment system as the trams, i.e. "OV-chipkaart". There are different types of tickets, including single tickets, 24-hour tickets and more different types of tourist passes, depending on your needs and the length of your stay.

Schedule
The subway in Amsterdam usually starts running early in the morning (around 06.00:XNUMX) and ends around midnight.

The frequency of departures varies depending on the time of day and day of the week, but most lines have regular departures every 7 to 10 minutes during peak hours.

The metro is an efficient method of moving quickly between different parts of Amsterdam and is particularly useful for longer distances where trams may be less practical.

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Driving in Amsterdam's inner city is not a very good option as it is very difficult to get around.

But if you need a car to travel longer distances, there are affordable cars to rent at both Schiphol Airport and along Overtoom Straat, which is a street close to Vondelpark.

Along that street are all the major companies that rent out cars and it is quick and easy to find what you are looking for.

The canal boats

If you want to be guided through Amsterdam in an extremely calm and harmonious way, you should travel with the canal boats.

What many people don't know about Amsterdam is that they have canals that meander beautifully through the city, and why not make the most of this.

The boats run from morning to evening and they pass almost all of Amsterdam's sights.

You can buy a card that lasts the whole day for about SEK 160.

With the ticket, half the price of almost all of Amsterdam's museums is added.

That way, you can stop and look at what you find interesting.

The staff is very nice and accommodating and through the canal boats you can learn a lot about the history of Amsterdam.

The guides speak English, German, Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese and Turkish, among others.