Amsterdam > Transportation > Getting from the Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam

Schiphol International Airport is a modern and functional single terminal airport with six arrival and departure sections divided on the ground and first floor. Considered by most visitors the easiest way to reach the core of the city, trains can be taken right from below the Schiphol Plaza for only €3.10 per journey. The train reaches Amsterdam Central Station in a few minutes, where from everything is within walking distance. The frequency of the trains goes around 10 minutes and visitors may choose between two train platforms.
Another option to get from the Schiphol Airport to the city centre may be the famous airport shuttles. Even though more expensive than train transportation, airport shuttles charge between €11 and €17.50 to drop visitors right in front of the hotel where they made a reservation. The shuttle service is managed by Connexxion and set a 10 minute distance between shuttles.

In style transportation is also available to get from Schiphol Airport to any hotel or sight in Amsterdam. Services include taxis and limousines booking in advance. Guests can be picked up from the airport by the designated driver holding a plate with the guest's name. Thus, parking and finding the right way to the hotel is no longer troublesome. Limousine and taxi services are offered in association with Dutch Business Limousine Company and charges start at €35. Taxi services include, as well, transportation anywhere else in Holland, not only Amsterdam, with different costs, of course.
For destinations outside Amsterdam guests can also choose to travel by bus. Costs are considerably lower considering the distance.

For visitors who prefer to rent a car in Amsterdam, there are six reputed car rental services to choose from in Schiphol International Airport: Budget Rent-a-Car, Avis, National Alamo Rent-a-Car, Europcar Autoverkhuur, Sixt Rent-a-Car and Herzt Automobielen Nederland. Visitors can rent a car when arriving in Amsterdam at the Schiphol Plaza from 7.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. or in advance filling in an online form.

When deciding on which means of transportation to use, visitors should take into consideration parking facilities. At the airport, for instance, there are two parking lots accommodated for shortterm use and another one for longterm parking. Costs, however, may reach even €22, 50 for a 24 hour- period or more than €45 for more than three days in a row.