Amsterdam: Train from Schiphol Airport to Central Station

Find your way to the city center from the airport with ease

Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Central Station with a one-way ticket for the airport-to-city journey. The ride takes about 15 minutes, and trains depart around every 10 minutes from early morning until midnight. At Central Station, you arrive beside hotels and at a hub for taxis, metros, trams and buses. The station’s 19th-century building is also a notable cultural landmark.

What's Included

  • One-way train ticket from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Central

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Duration: 00:20

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Additional Information & Description

The train from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Central Station is the fastest connection between the airport and the city centre. The journey takes just 15 minutes, bringing you into central Amsterdam without a taxi, bus or private airport transfer.

A one-way journey into Amsterdam

Your ticket includes one-way train travel from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Central Station. It covers the airport-to-city direction, making it a focused choice for your arrival in Amsterdam. At one of the world’s biggest airports, having a defined destination for the next stage of your journey helps you move from your flight to the city.

Frequent departures throughout the day

Trains depart around every 10 minutes from early morning until midnight. That frequency gives you regular opportunities to travel into the centre across a broad part of the day, rather than planning your arrival around a single departure. The short rail journey is particularly useful when you want to reach Amsterdam soon after leaving the airport.

Arrive at the city’s transport hub

Amsterdam Central Station places you beside some of the city’s most popular hotels and at a hub for onward transport. Taxis, metros, trams and buses connect from here to destinations across Amsterdam, so your airport journey ends where you can continue towards your accommodation or first stop. The station itself adds a distinctive arrival point: its beautiful 19th-century building is a cultural landmark as well as a working railway station.

Digital tickets and accessible travel

Instant ticket delivery and smartphone ticket support let you receive the ticket digitally and present it on your phone. The transfer is wheelchair accessible. These practical features apply to the rail journey from Schiphol to Amsterdam Central, alongside the frequent departures and short travel time.

Frequently Asked Questions about Amsterdam: Train from Schiphol Airport to Central Station

What does the ticket cover?

It covers one-way train travel from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Central Station.

How long does the train journey take?

The journey takes about 15 minutes.

How often do trains depart?

Trains depart around every 10 minutes from early morning until midnight.

Can I use a smartphone ticket?

Yes. The ticket is delivered instantly and can be used on a smartphone.

Is the transfer wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the transfer is wheelchair accessible.

Can I cancel the ticket?

This ticket cannot be cancelled.

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