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Amsterdam public transportation:
 Please
note: 0900-numbers are not available when you are calling from abroad!
Public transport travel information (operator)
Tel.: 0900 9292 (EUR 0,70 per minute)
Public transport travel information (computer)
Tel.: 0900 1475 (EUR 0,35 per minute)
Train travel abroad: 0900 9296 (EUR 0,35 per minute)
Train planner Dutch railways (NS): The Netherlands Railways (NS)
Train taxi: 0900 TREINTAXI / 0900 8734682 (EUR 0,35 per minute) or visit
www.treintaxi.nl
Taxi: www.taxi.nl
Telephone services:
Telephone numbers within Holland: 0900 8008
(EUR 1,15 per call)
Telephone numbers abroad: 0900 8418 (EUR 1,15 per call)
Operator: 0800 0410 (toll-free)
Collect call: 0800 0101 (toll-free)
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How to Use the Train Ticket Machines, train station
You cannot buy tickets on the train
As of 1 October 2005 a fine of 35 euro is added to the fare if you do
not have a valid ticket on boarding the train.
We advise you to buy a ticket before boarding.
Ticket machines:
There are NS ticket machines on every station.
Medium-sized stations also have a small shop, Wizzl or Kiosk, where tickets
can be bought.
The bigger stations have ticket offices. Some stations have a local agent
nearby who sells a limited range of train tickets. You can buy Single
and Day Return tickets here, as well as other tickets such as Railrunners,
Treintaxi tickets and Weekend Returns. You can buy one ticket at a time
here. You can pay cash or use a debit card.
Follow the steps below, and you will receive your ticket in less than
a minute!
· 1. Find the code for your destination or the type of ticket
· 2. Enter the code For a ticket from another departure station,
first enter the code 0000, then the code for the departure station, and
then the code for the destination station.
· 3. Choose the type of ticket - choose 1st or 2nd class - choose
full fare or discount - valid for today only, or undated - single, return,
5 return ticket or weekend return
· 4. Check your choice in the window
· 5. Insert the money or your debit card
· 6. Take the ticket from the tray
Touch-screen. ticket machine
This machine sells Single and Return tickets, as well as 5 Return tickets,
Treintaxi tickets, Weekend Returns and Railrunners.
Single and Return tickets, 5 Return tickets and Weekend Returns can be
undated or for a specific date, with or without discount, and, of course,
be for 1st or 2nd Class.
Treintaxi tickets, Weekend Returns and Railrunners can be undated or for
a specific date.
Follow the steps below, and you will receive your ticket in less than
a minute!
· 1. Choose Single or Return
· 2. Touch the first letter of your destination
· 3. Touch the destination you have chosen
· 4. Choose 1st or 2nd class
· 5. Choose full fare or discount
· 6. Choose your date of travel (today or undated)
· 7. State how many tickets you would like (not more than 4)
· 8. State how you would like to pay (debit card or Chipknip)
· 9. Insert your card and follow the instructions on the payment
display
· 10. Take the ticket(s) from the tray
Demo www.webdemo.ns.nl
Please note:
Undated tickets (option: “Zonder Datum”) must be validated
in the stamper ("Stempelautomaat") before entering the platform.
Disclaimer: For authorized information on buying tickets for
NS please visit the official www.ns.nl
Airport Shuttles run by Connexxion depart every 10 minutes with service
to more than 100 hotels throughout the city. Tickets cost € 11 one
way, € 17.50 for a return, and can be purchased inside the main arrival
plaza. Guests of major hotels should first check the shuttle area to see
if their hotel provides a complimentary service.
Getting Around Amsterdam
www.gvb.nl/english
Strippenkaarts:
Strippenkaarts are valid on all buses, trams and metro lines in the city
and offer the most economical option for visitors. Strippenkaarts are
sold at all rail stations, newspaper shops, post offices and all Albert
Hein supermarkets.
Prices (in Euros) 2 strips (single journey, one zone) 1,60 3 strips (single
journey, two zones) 2,40 8 strips (also valid as one-day ticket) 6,40
15 strips, full fare
(multiple journey, advance sale only) 6,50 15 strips, concessionary fare*
(multiple journey, advance sale only) 4,30 45 strips (multiple journey,
advance sale only) 19,20 * Elderly over 65 and children under 12
How to use the Strippenkaarts:
Check the map located at each stop or onboard to determine how many zones
you require. Validate the strippenkaart by stamping it in the yellow machines
onboard or get a stamp from the driver. Validate according to the number
of zones you will pass, plus one. For example, if you are traveling within
one zone, validate two strips; If traveling across two zones, validate
three units. Note: Multiple passengers can travel on a single strippenkaard
as long as the proper number of strips is validated for each rider. Ticket
validity depends upon the number of strips used as follows:
| Number of zones (strips cancelled) |
Validity |
| 1-3 zones (2-4 strips) |
1 hour |
| 4-6 zones (5-7 strips) |
1.5 hours |
| 7-9 zones (8-10 strips) |
2 hours |
| 10-15 zones (11-16 strips) |
3 hours |
| 16 or more zones (17-20 strips) |
3.5 hours |
travel using Strippen tickets and GVB season tickets
As well as Dutch Railways (NS) tickets, you can also use the following GVB
tickets for second-class rail travel within the Amsterdam transport region.
· Strippen tickets. Validate in the usual way: one strip more
than the number of zones being traveled. Validation machines are located
at the entrance to station platforms. Validity periods are same as listed
above.
· Season tickets. Only three-star or higher season tickets with
zone 5700 (Amsterdam City Center) as the selected zone are valid for rail
travel in Amsterdam.
Strip tickets and season tickets may only be used for rail travel on the
following routes.
· Bijlmer - Duivendrecht - Amstel - Muiderpoort - Amsterdam
Centraal - Sloterdijk - Lelylaan.
· Zuid WTC - RAI - Duivendrecht - Diemen-Zuid
· Muiderpoort - Diemen.
Note that GVB tickets are not valid for travel to and from Amsterdam Schiphol.
If you want to spend one or more days exploring Amsterdam, then a 24-, 48-
or 72-hours ticket could be for you.
The ticket only needs to be stamped once, at the beginning of your first
journey, and is then valid on all GVB day and night services for the period
indicated. These tickets are particularly attractive if you plan to make
several journeys a day by public transport.
For children from 4 to 11 year old, Dutch citizens of 65 and up in possession
of a senior citizen's pass or a valid identification card, foreigners of
65 and up in possession of a valid passport, dogs (small dogs and other
small pets transported in a bag which can easily be carried, or on a leash
on your lap are allowed to travel free of charge), bicycles (in the designated
areas in the metros and tram 26).
Leave your car at the edge of Amsterdam and travel into the city on public
transport. All for just 5.50. This price includes all-day parking for one
car plus one or two return tickets on public transport.
There are four Park and Ride (P+R) car parks around Amsterdam:
- P+R Transferium Arena
- P+R Olympisch Stadion
- P+R Sloterdijk
- P+R Zeeburg
To use the P+R facility, report to the garage supervisor who will give you
a maximum of two free day-return tickets. After validation, these are valid
for one hour in each direction on tram, bus and metro. On your return at
the P+R facility, show your double validated GVB tickets together with your
P+R ticket.
The tickets are NOT valid on GVB night buses!
For directions and maps, visit the City of Amsterdam P+R site at www.naaramsterdam.nl
You must keep your cancelled tickets, used in both directions, and present
them at the garage to qualify for the special P+R parking charge of €
5.50. Unused or incorrectly validated tickets will not be accepted and you
will have to pay the higher standard hourly parking charge.
P+R return ticket
Leave your car at the edge of Amsterdam and travel into the city on public
transport. All for just € 5.50. This price includes all-day parking
for one car plus one or two return tickets on public transport.
There are four Park and Ride (P+R) car parks around Amsterdam:
- P+R Transferium Arena
- P+R Olympisch Stadion
- P+R Sloterdijk
- P+R Zeeburg
To use the P+R facility, report to the garage supervisor who will give you
a maximum of two free day-return tickets. After validation, these are valid
for one hour in each direction on tram, bus and metro. On your return at
the P+R facility, show your double validated GVB tickets together with your
P+R ticket.
The tickets are NOT valid on GVB night buses!
For directions and maps, visit the City of Amsterdam P+R site at www.naaramsterdam.nl
You must keep your cancelled tickets, used in both directions, and present
them at the garage to qualify for the special P+R parking charge of €
5.50. Unused or incorrectly validated tickets will not be accepted and you
will have to pay the higher standard hourly parking charge. |
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