Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Amsterdam
Trains, buses, private transfers and taxis compared.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol sits about 17 km from Amsterdam. Every option below is priced in AUD so you can compare it against what a taxi would cost you at home.
| Option | Price (AUD) | Journey time | Frequency | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private airport transfer Fixed price with a driver waiting in arrivals. |
~$92 | Varies | On demand | Door to door |
| NS train to Centraal Cheapest Fastest The station is directly under the terminal. Nearly always the right answer. |
~$10 | 17 min | Every 10 min | Direct |
| Amsterdam Airport Express 397 Goes to Museumplein and the south of the city, which the train does not. |
~$12 | 30 min | Every 15 min | Direct |
| Taxi Around EUR 45-50 to the centre. Only worth it with heavy luggage or a very early flight. |
~$78 | 25-45 min | On demand | Door to door |
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Cheapest option: NS train to Centraal at around $10. Fastest: NS train to Centraal.
Other airports in Netherlands
Rotterdam The Hague Airport, Rotterdam - 6 km from the centre
Eindhoven Airport, Eindhoven - 8 km from the centre
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How these comparisons are made
Routes, operators, journey times and fares come from the operators' own published timetables and pricing, compared in AUD. Public transport options are listed alongside bookable transfers because the train is often the honest answer - and where a booking platform is listed, it's one Jamie has personally booked through. Read the full editorial policy.
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