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Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
One of the Netherlands’ leading museums for modern and contemporary art and design, easily reached by train from Schiphol.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
1 h 6 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Capelle aan den IJssel to Schiphol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Capelle aan den IJssel to Schiphol will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 1 trains that leave Capelle aan den IJssel for Schiphol on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Capelle aan den IJssel to Schiphol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Capelle aan den IJssel to Schiphol:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Capelle aan den IJssel to Schiphol costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Schiphol take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 6m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-9.50 (€-7.78). The journey takes 1h 6m versus 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Capelle aan den IJssel to Schiphol trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:37 PM Capelle aan den IJssel | 1h06 | 7:43 PM Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 7:37 AM Capelle aan den IJssel | 1h06 | 8:43 AM Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Capelle aan den IJssel to Schiphol run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (44 km) distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 27 miles (44 km) |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 4:05 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
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Large urban forest and recreation area near Schiphol, popular for walking, cycling, and a quieter break from the airport.
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Two thin waffles filled with caramel syrup, originally from the Netherlands and widely loved as a sweet snack with coffee or tea.
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