cost of trains/trams/buses in Amsterdam

[itsanita]

We will be in Amsterdam for 3 days pre cruise. We are trying to decided whether it would be better to buy the travel Ticket or just use the trams/trains as needed and pay as we go. We will be traveling by train from the airport, and will be going to Zaanse Schans via train, round trip. We are planing on getting a one day HOHO. The rest of the time we will use the trams as needed.

A Region Travel ticket (that includes the train rides and all the trams/buses for 3 days is 33.50). My understanding is that the train ride from the airport is only around 4-5 Euro, and round-trip to Zaanse Schans is around 7-8 euros. So much cheaper to pay as we go, depending on the cost of trams. So I'm wondering how expensive the tram rides are. Or if getting the travel ticket is worth the extra cost due to the convenience of having a pass. Thanks for any help/suggestions.

[Ine]

Public transport in Amsterdam is per ride and per distance. There are various options in travelcards in and around Amsterdam. At the same time realise Amsterdam is very walkable.

Details for trainrides here: https://www.ns.nl/en

Public transport in Amsterdam re tickets: https://en.gvb.nl/reizen/kaartje-kopen

Other possibilities: https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/plan-your-trip/getting-around/public-transport/region-day-ticket

[itsanita]

Public transport in Amsterdam is per ride and per distance. There are various options in travelcards in and around Amsterdam. At the same time realise Amsterdam is very walkable.

Details for trainrides here: https://www.ns.nl/en

Public transport in Amsterdam re tickets: https://en.gvb.nl/reizen/kaartje-kopen

Other possibilities: https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/plan-your-trip/getting-around/public-transport/region-day-ticket

 

Thanks so much, I do have the options/prices for all the travel cards etc. But can't find any prices for the trams. If just traveling short distances around town, are they in the 1-2 euro range per ride? or more than that? I'm also looking for convenience. Do you need exact change for the trams? Again, we really appreciate all you help with our questions!!

[Daisi]

I downloaded the app for the NL train, as we will be using it for travel while basing ourselves in Amsterdam. It has some costs for teams, if you know your start & stop points. Hoping I’ve spelt this correctly: Reisplanner

 

 

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[itsanita]

I downloaded the app for the NL train, as we will be using it for travel while basing ourselves in Amsterdam. It has some costs for teams, if you know your start & stop points. Hoping I’ve spelt this correctly: Reisplanner

 

 

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thanks, I'll check it out.

 

One more question. Are we able to take a large suitcase with us on a tram? Or are we better off getting a cab from the train station to our canal home that we rented for the time we are in Amsterdam?

[Cotswold Eagle]

Thanks so much, I do have the options/prices for all the travel cards etc. But can't find any prices for the trams. If just traveling short distances around town, are they in the 1-2 euro range per ride? or more than that? I'm also looking for convenience. Do you need exact change for the trams? Again, we really appreciate all you help with our questions!!

 

 

 

It’s €3 for a paper ticket valid for all trams and buses for one hour. Buy on the tram, I can’t remember if they give change - I use a chipkaart whenever I go to the Netherlands now, so much easier.

 

 

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[Ine]

Thanks so much, I do have the options/prices for all the travel cards etc. But can't find any prices for the trams. If just traveling short distances around town, are they in the 1-2 euro range per ride? or more than that? I'm also looking for convenience. Do you need exact change for the trams? Again, we really appreciate all you help with our questions!!

 

As far as I know at the moment single tickets valid up to 1 hour - cost E. 3,- per person. A dayticket will cost E. 7.50 valid for 24 hours. This for all trams and buses within Amsterdam.

Locals will travel on a chipcard, which is a different system. This isnot that attractive for tourists I think.

More here: https://en.gvb.nl/reizen/producten-en-tarieven/ov-tarieven-2018

[itsanita]

As far as I know at the moment single tickets valid up to 1 hour - cost E. 3,- per person. A dayticket will cost E. 7.50 valid for 24 hours. This for all trams and buses within Amsterdam.

Locals will travel on a chipcard, which is a different system. This isnot that attractive for tourists I think.

More here: https://en.gvb.nl/reizen/producten-en-tarieven/ov-tarieven-2018

 

thanks Ine, that helps quite a bit. What about bringing a large suitcase on a tram from the train station to our canal home?

[Ine]

thanks Ine, that helps quite a bit. What about bringing a large suitcase on a tram from the train station to our canal home?

In general no problem. But not during rushhours and apart from that it can happen trams are sometimes busy. Stay with your luggage at all times, keep purses etc. in front of you. Unfortunately pickpockers love to ride trams too.

[windycpa]

Public transport in Amsterdam is per ride and per distance. There are various options in travelcards in and around Amsterdam. At the same time realise Amsterdam is very walkable.

Details for trainrides here: https://www.ns.nl/en

Public transport in Amsterdam re tickets: https://en.gvb.nl/reizen/kaartje-kopen

Other possibilities: https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/plan-your-trip/getting-around/public-transport/region-day-ticket

Ine

Is Uber an alternative to get from the airport to our hotel

TIA

David

[Ine]

Ine

Is Uber an alternative to get from the airport to our hotel

TIA

David

 

Yes it is indeed

[windycpa]

Yes it is indeed

 

 

Thank you

David

[lhanson38]

In general no problem. But not during rushhours and apart from that it can happen trams are sometimes busy. Stay with your luggage at all times, keep purses etc. in front of you. Unfortunately pickpockers love to ride trams too.

 

Hi stupid question but what rushhours?

 

Thanks

Leigh

[dogs4fun]

Hi stupid question but what rushhours?

 

Thanks

Leigh

Rush hour is the time of day in which large numbers of people are in transit, like going to or returning from work. Rush hour is characterized by particularly heavy traffic.

[itsanita]

Rush hour is the time of day in which large numbers of people are in transit, like going to or returning from work. Rush hour is characterized by particularly heavy traffic.

 

I’m thinking he may have been asking about the times of rush hour traffic. What are the hours in the morning, and the hours in the evening that Are considered ‘rush-hour’.

[dogs4fun]

I’m thinking he may have been asking about the times of rush hour traffic. What are the hours in the morning, and the hours in the evening that Are considered ‘rush-hour’.

Duh! :*

Generally speaking, the morning rush hour in the Netherlands starts at roughly 7:00 and lasts till 9:00 in the morning. The evening peak lasts from mid-five to six thirty.

[lhanson38]

Duh! :*

Generally speaking, the morning rush hour in the Netherlands starts at roughly 7:00 and lasts till 9:00 in the morning. The evening peak lasts from mid-five to six thirty.

 

Thank you that's what I was wondering. We land about 1:30

Our plan is to take the train to the center then pick up a tram to our hotel.

Leigh

[Alberta Quilter]

I've looked at the links that Ine has provided and am still confused about the transit system in Amsterdam; perhaps too much information! We'll be in Amsterdam for almost three days, arriving early in the morning and getting on the ship two days later. We will be back for a turnaround day, after the first segment of our cruise. Even though Amsterdam may be quite walkable, one of us is in her 80's. With sightseeing and the time change, I think we will need to take transit to get to and fro to the sights to not wear her out by walking back and forth to the hotel.

 

We're staying at the Banks Mansion, and want to go to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and the Albert Cuyp Market. It looks like the tram stops close to the Banks. Does the tram go to these places or will we have to change trams somewhere? What kind of pay card do we need since the transit system seems to be going to a cashless system. Do each we need an anonymous OV Chipkaart? If the Chipkaart is the way to go, how much do we load onto it? How much does each trip cost? The 80+ year old is unlikely to return to Amsterdam after this cruise (other than turnaround day) so I don't want to put too much on there. Or should we buy a two day pass? Does the two day pass cover exactly 48 hours from the time one first uses it? Which is most economical given how we plan to use it?

 

See what I mean? That's what happens when I'm given too much information!!:confused:

[Ine]

I've looked at the links that Ine has provided and am still confused about the transit system in Amsterdam; perhaps too much information! We'll be in Amsterdam for almost three days, arriving early in the morning and getting on the ship two days later. We will be back for a turnaround day, after the first segment of our cruise. Even though Amsterdam may be quite walkable, one of us is in her 80's. With sightseeing and the time change, I think we will need to take transit to get to and fro to the sights to not wear her out by walking back and forth to the hotel.

 

We're staying at the Banks Mansion, and want to go to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and the Albert Cuyp Market. It looks like the tram stops close to the Banks. Does the tram go to these places or will we have to change trams somewhere? What kind of pay card do we need since the transit system seems to be going to a cashless system. Do each we need an anonymous OV Chipkaart? If the Chipkaart is the way to go, how much do we load onto it? How much does each trip cost? The 80+ year old is unlikely to return to Amsterdam after this cruise (other than turnaround day) so I don't want to put too much on there. Or should we buy a two day pass? Does the two day pass cover exactly 48 hours from the time one first uses it? Which is most economical given how we plan to use it?

See what I mean? That's what happens when I'm given too much information!!:confused:

 

I think the OV chipkaart is a bit complicated and confusing for toursts. You will always have a non refundable deposit of E. 7.50 on it. I think either single tickets which are good for a transfer within the time limit of the ticket ( get it at a salespoint, cash or on machines) or even easier the GVB daycard, be it 1 day or more is so much easier.https://en.gvb.nl/gvb-dag-meerdagenkaart

Tickets can be bought on many places. https://en.gvb.nl/reizen/kaartje-kopen

This travelplanner for Amsterdam will give you the details which tramnumber , with or without transfer is what you need. Put in departure and arrival details and it will tell you the details .https://maps.gvb.nl/en/route

[itsanita]

I've looked at the links that Ine has provided and am still confused about the transit system in Amsterdam; perhaps too much information! We'll be in Amsterdam for almost three days, arriving early in the morning and getting on the ship two days later. We will be back for a turnaround day, after the first segment of our cruise. Even though Amsterdam may be quite walkable, one of us is in her 80's. With sightseeing and the time change, I think we will need to take transit to get to and fro to the sights to not wear her out by walking back and forth to the hotel.

 

We're staying at the Banks Mansion, and want to go to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and the Albert Cuyp Market. It looks like the tram stops close to the Banks. Does the tram go to these places or will we have to change trams somewhere? What kind of pay card do we need since the transit system seems to be going to a cashless system. Do each we need an anonymous OV Chipkaart? If the Chipkaart is the way to go, how much do we load onto it? How much does each trip cost? The 80+ year old is unlikely to return to Amsterdam after this cruise (other than turnaround day) so I don't want to put too much on there. Or should we buy a two day pass? Does the two day pass cover exactly 48 hours from the time one first uses it? Which is most economical given how we plan to use it?

 

See what I mean? That's what happens when I'm given too much information!!:confused:

 

I hear you and can sympathize!! We will be in Amsterdam for the same as you before boarding the cruise ship. We will be taking the train from the airport to the city, arriving in early am. After checking in and leaving our luggage, we are then planning on taking the train from the city to Zaanse Schans to see the windmills. We will be using the HOHO for the second day to see the city, visit a couple museums. The last day we are planning on visiting AF house. We will use trams as needed. We are in our 60's, the couple traveling with us are in their 70's. We are all pretty active and plan to do SOME walking, but will be depending on the trams/buses etc to get around when tired or a longer distance to walk. I priced out the options. We are still deciding on our best plan. Something to think about is the convenience of it as easy as possible. This may help you make some decisions, hope it makes sense to you. Thanks to Ine for pointing me to the websites.

https://en.gvb.nl/tickets

https://www.tours-tickets.com/en/hop-on-hop-off/hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-24-h

Options for us:

3 dayRegion travel ticket 33.50euros + HOHO 21 euros for 1 day = 54.50 everything is included: both train rides ( from airport to city and round trip to Zaanse Schans) and all trams/buses for 3 days. I believe all on one card...convenient!!

 

3 day travelticket 26 euro + HOHO 21 euro = 47euros includes train ride from airport to city and all trams/buses for 3 days. (We would have to pay extra for train ticket to ZS , around 7 euros).

3 day GVB 26 euro + HOHO 21e = 47 euros included is all trams/buses for 3 days, but if using the train to get from the airport to the city, you would have to pay extra for train ticket, around 5 euros.

1 day GVB 7.50 euros + HOHO 21e = 28.50. Included are trams for the 1st day, HOHO for the 2nd day and just pay as you go for the 3rd day. This may be an issue if they are no longer accepting money on the trams. (plus 5e for train from airport and 7e for trip to ZS)

1day travel ticket 16 euros + HOHO 21 euros = 37e includes train from airport and all trams/buses for the first day. HOHO for the second day and pay as you go for the 3rd day.

[Cruisen Elf]

I found this website to have useful information about the kinds and cost of transportation options in Amsterdam. It also has lots of general information as well. Hope this helps!

 

http://www.amsterdamtips.com/ams/getting-around.php

[luvcdays]

I found this website to have useful information about the kinds and cost of transportation options in Amsterdam. It also has lots of general information as well. Hope this helps!

 

http://www.amsterdamtips.com/ams/getting-around.php

 

Thank you!