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Rijksmuseum
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Cheapest price on Oct 08
$7
Average ticket price on Oct 08
$7
Fastest journey on Oct 08
16 m
Average journey duration on Oct 08
16 m
Trains on Oct 08
99
Distance
11 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schiphol to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Schiphol to Amsterdam will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
On Thu, Oct 08, we found 99 trains from Schiphol to Amsterdam, including 97 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 08 the direct trains cover the 11 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
On Thu, Oct 08 the slowest trains will take 16 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.
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SPR 8120
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SPR 8122
SPR 8222Trains from Schiphol to Amsterdam run on average 12 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 6 miles (11 km) distance in 13m.
Distance 6 miles (11 km) |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Schiphol to Amsterdam trains for today, Wednesday, October 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPR 8268 | 8:22 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 8:39 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8370 | 8:29 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 8:46 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8170 | 8:39 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 8:55 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8470 | 8:48 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 9:04 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECD 9571 | 8:52 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 9:08 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8418 | 7:48 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 8:05 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8218 | 7:53 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 8:09 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8320 | 7:59 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h18 | 8:17 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8120 | 8:09 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 8:25 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8420 | 8:18 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 8:34 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8220 | 8:22 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 8:39 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8322 | 8:29 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 8:46 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8122 | 8:39 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 8:55 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8422 | 8:48 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 9:04 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8222 | 8:53 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 9:09 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8324 | 8:59 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h18 | 9:17 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8124 | 9:09 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 9:25 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8424 | 9:18 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 9:34 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8224 | 9:22 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 9:39 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8326 | 9:29 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 9:46 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8126 | 9:39 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 9:55 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8426 | 9:48 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 10:04 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8226 | 9:53 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 10:09 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8328 | 9:59 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h18 | 10:17 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8128 | 10:09 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 10:25 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8428 | 10:18 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 10:34 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8228 | 10:22 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 10:39 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8330 | 10:29 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 10:46 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8130 | 10:39 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 10:55 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8430 | 10:48 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 11:04 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8230 | 10:53 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 11:09 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8332 | 10:59 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h18 | 11:17 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8132 | 11:09 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 11:25 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8432 | 11:18 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 11:34 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8232 | 11:22 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 11:39 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8334 | 11:29 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 11:46 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8134 | 11:39 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 11:55 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8434 | 11:48 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 12:05 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8234 | 11:53 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 12:09 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8336 | 11:59 AM Schiphol Airport | 0h18 | 12:17 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8136 | 12:09 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 12:25 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8436 | 12:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 12:34 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8236 | 12:22 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 12:39 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8338 | 12:29 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 12:46 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8138 | 12:39 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 12:55 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 4138 · SPR 4834 | 12:43 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h22 | 1:05 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
SPR 8438 | 12:48 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h18 | 1:06 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8238 | 12:53 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 1:09 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8340 | 12:59 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h18 | 1:17 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8140 | 1:09 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 1:25 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8440 | 1:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 1:34 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8240 | 1:22 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 1:39 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8342 | 1:29 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 1:46 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8142 | 1:39 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 1:55 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8442 | 1:48 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 2:04 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8242 | 1:53 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 2:09 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8344 | 1:59 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 2:16 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8144 | 2:09 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 2:25 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8444 | 2:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 2:35 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8244 | 2:22 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 2:39 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8346 | 2:29 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 2:46 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8146 | 2:39 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 2:55 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 4146 · SPR 4842 | 2:43 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h22 | 3:05 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
SPR 8446 | 2:48 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h18 | 3:06 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8246 | 2:53 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 3:09 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8348 | 2:59 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h18 | 3:17 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8148 | 3:09 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 3:25 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8448 | 3:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 3:34 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8248 | 3:22 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 3:39 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8350 | 3:29 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 3:46 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8150 | 3:39 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 3:55 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8450 | 3:48 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 4:04 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8250 | 3:53 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 4:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8352 | 3:59 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h18 | 4:17 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8152 | 4:09 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 4:25 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8452 | 4:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 4:34 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8252 | 4:22 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 4:39 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8354 | 4:29 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 4:46 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8154 | 4:39 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 4:55 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8454 | 4:48 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 5:04 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8254 | 4:53 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 5:09 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8356 | 4:59 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h18 | 5:17 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8156 | 5:09 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 5:25 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8456 | 5:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 5:34 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8256 | 5:22 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 5:39 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8358 | 5:29 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 5:46 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8158 | 5:39 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 5:55 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8458 | 5:48 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 6:04 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8258 | 5:53 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 6:09 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8360 | 5:59 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h18 | 6:17 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8160 | 6:09 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 6:25 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8460 | 6:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 6:34 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8260 | 6:22 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 6:39 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8362 | 6:29 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 6:46 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8162 | 6:39 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 6:55 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8462 | 6:48 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 7:04 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8262 | 6:53 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 7:09 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8364 | 6:59 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h18 | 7:17 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8164 | 7:09 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 7:25 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8464 | 7:18 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h16 | 7:34 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8264 | 7:22 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 7:39 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8366 | 7:29 PM Schiphol Airport | 0h17 | 7:46 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Leading museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, with the largest collection of his paintings, drawings, and personal letters.
Poignant museum in the secret annex where Anne Frank hid. Essential for understanding the Holocaust through a personal story.
Amsterdam’s central square, surrounded by major monuments and historic buildings. A natural starting point for first-time visitors.
Elegant canal district lined with 17th-century merchant houses, bridges, and waterside views. Ideal for scenic walks and photos.
Amsterdam’s largest urban park, great for strolling, picnics, and open-air culture. A favorite retreat for locals and visitors.
Deep-fried beef ragout croquettes with a crisp crumb coating. A classic Dutch bar snack and street food often eaten with mustard.
Raw herring, usually served with onions and pickles. A famous Dutch seafood tradition, especially popular from street fish stalls.
Thin Dutch pancakes served sweet or savory. They are a long-standing everyday favorite in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant offering inventive Dutch tasting menus in an intimate fine-dining space.
Historic canal-side cafe known for Dutch classics, beers, and genever in a traditional brown-cafe setting.
Popular pancake house serving classic Dutch pannenkoeken and poffertjes in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
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Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small tips at cafes are appreciated but not expected.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Schiphol to Amsterdam by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Schiphol to Amsterdam trains use the Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Amsterdam Zuid. Use this guide to compare Schiphol and Amsterdam train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Amsterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: De Broodzaak, Kyoto Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, The Doner Company, Wagamama, Wurst & Schnitzelhaus, Smullers, Burger King, Grand Café First Class, Burgerij, & many more
Free WiFi in all station areas. ATMs are available at Amsterdam Centraal.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Centraal. Information desks are located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
Luggage storage is located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. .
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Centraal: The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, Art’otel Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Zuid is 4 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant As, Gustavino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Zuid: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Amsterdam Zuid, citizenM Amsterdam South, Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South.
Amsterdam Sloterdijk is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Sloterdijk has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Helden, Grand Café Hermes
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Sloterdijk, Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station, MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam City West.
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