About the Amsterdam Public Transport Cards

If you plan to use public transport regularly during your visit, you’ll find the Public Transport Card to be an efficient, economical, and hassle-free choice. To begin with, this card covers your airport transfer to Amsterdam by train or bus, along with all connecting local public transport services provided by GVB (the local transport authorities).

Furthermore, upon your arrival in Amsterdam, you’ll enjoy unlimited access to all GVB public transport options. This encompasses day and night buses, the metro system, trams, and ferries.

If the validity of your card extends to your return day, you can also use it for your journey back from the city to the airport.

Considering the notably high taxi rates in Amsterdam (it’s not uncommon to pay €20 for a 10-minute taxi ride), the Public Transport Card offers outstanding value. The card’s validity ranges from 1 to 3 days, with longer durations being more cost-effective.

For most short-term visitors, the Amsterdam Public Transport Card will cater to all their transportation needs. However, if you want to explore the broader Amsterdam area, upgrading to the Regional Public Transport Card is a worthwhile option. For just a few extra euros, this card provides access to regional trains operated by NS (the Dutch Railways) and regional buses by Connexxion and EBS throughout the entire Amsterdam Metropolitan Area.

Within about an hour’s travel from Amsterdam, you’ll find an extensive range of landscapes, landmarks, and attractions (see map) to explore: from dunes and beaches, castles, flower gardens and tulip fields to new land, windmills, cities like Haarlem and Hilversum, historic villages, a cheese market, a shopping outlet, the race circuit, and more.