How far is Amsterdam airport from city centre?

Are you wondering how far the Amsterdam airport is to the Amsterdam city center? Well, to answer the question shortly: The distance from Amsterdam airport to the city center is only 15km and you are there.

How to get to the Amsterdam city center from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

The train leaves from the airport to the city. From one of the Amsterdam train stations you can continue your journey by tram, rental bike or walk. Amsterdam is a quite compact city and why not start your Amsterdam visit with a walk on your own (and Google Maps on your mobile ;-)). Look at 9292.nl for specific public transportation info.

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To Amsterdam city center by taxi

If you take a taxi from the airport you pay between 40 or 65 euros to get to the city. The airport has had it’s difficulties with dodgy taxidrivers so inform about the expected fare in advance. Make sure they put on the taximetre. The have two fare categories: One up to 4 persons and the second categorie is from 5 till 8 persons (vans have both options) . Make sure they do not use the highest fare categorie if you are only 4 or less people. Do not accept fix amount unless they are below the assumed fare price. Maximum fare prices (by law) are:

So for 22km’s distance, with for 4 people and a little waiting here and there you would pay about (1 x3,19 + 22x 2, 35 + 5 x 0,39) = 56,84

If you really want to be sure in advance about your fare, use Uber. Their pickup point is to be found in front of arrivals 4.

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