What's a fair price for airport train in Amsterdam?

In local neighborhoods, expect to pay EUR 4-6. Tourist areas typically charge EUR 15-30.

Is airport train expensive in Amsterdam?

The NS train from Schiphol to Centraal costs €5.70 and takes 15 minutes. Taxis charge €40-55 for the same journey.

How do I avoid overpaying for airport train in Amsterdam?

Buy an OV-chipkaart at Schiphol for €7.50 — it works on all Dutch public transport

Did You Overpay for an Airport Train in Amsterdam?

A airport train in Amsterdam costs EUR 4–6 at local places. If you paid significantly more than EUR 6, you were likely charged tourist prices.

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EUR 4 – 6

What residents and savvy travelers pay in neighborhood spots

Tourist Area Price

EUR 15 – 30

Typical pricing near major attractions and tourist zones~350% higher than local prices

NS trains run every 10 minutes from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Centraal in 15 minutes for €5.70 (OV-chipkaart) or €6.10 (single-use ticket). Taxis cost €40-55. Uber is available but often costs €30-45.

Tips for Airport Train in Amsterdam

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Buy an OV-chipkaart at Schiphol for €7.50 — it works on all Dutch public transport
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The NS train runs 24/7 with night trains every hour after midnight
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Avoid taxis from Schiphol — €40-55 for a 15-minute journey the train does for €6
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Uber is available but usually costs €30-45 and isn't much faster than the train

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What Airport Train (Schiphol) Actually Costs in Amsterdam

Airport Train (Schiphol) in Amsterdam costs EUR 4–6 where residents buy it, and EUR 15–30 in the parts of the city built around visitors. That is roughly 400% more at the top end, or about EUR 26 lost on a single purchase if you happen to buy at the worst place on the worst street. These figures were last reviewed in August 2026.

Distance barely explains the range here. What explains it is whether the price was set before you got in or after the driver saw your luggage.

A useful mental threshold: anything at or under EUR 6 is a normal price for airport train (schiphol) in Amsterdam. Around EUR 5 is the typical everyday figure. Above EUR 15 you are paying the visitor rate, whether or not the venue is pleasant.

Prices across Netherlands move together, so the habits that keep you at EUR 4–6 in Amsterdam will hold in the next city too: check a posted price, walk one street away from the main draw, and pay the way residents pay.

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