Tickets for public transport in Amsterdam
Tickets
The GVB Tickets & Info desk on the Stationsplein opposite of Amsterdam Central Station can provide you with information on all the possibilities offered by public transport in Amsterdam. The desk also sells transport tickets and has maps and timetables for all Amsterdam bus, tram and metro routes.
The GVB Tickets & Info desk on the Stationsplein opposite of Amsterdam Central Station can provide you with information on all the possibilities offered by public transport in Amsterdam. The desk also sells transport tickets and has maps and timetables for all Amsterdam bus, tram and metro routes.
Bus/tram/metro
Only the OV-chip card (OV means Public Transport) and I Amsterdam card are valid in the metro, buses and trams. The OV-chipcard is an electronic card with a built-in chip for use on all public transport in Amsterdam. The chip card is sold at all Ticket Vending machines at metro stations and at GVB Tickets & Info (for example opposite Central Station). There are two different Cards: the personalized OV-chip card and the anonymous OV-chip card. You can reload the e-purse on both of these cards, and you can travel anywhere with both of these cards. For more info go to the GVB site.
Most importantly: check in and check out. When you start your journey, hold your card up to the reader until a green light appears. A bleep sound will indicate that your card has been read. If you change to another bus/tram/metro, you have to check out (by scanning your card at the machine), and check in again at your next stop. If you forget to check out, the card will no longer be valid and you may risk a fine.
I Amsterdam Card
The I Amsterdam Card is the all-in-one pass. A ticket for unlimited travel on all tram, bus and metro (underground) services in Amsterdam plus discounts for canal cruises, museums and other attractions. Visit world-class museums, take a cruise through the charming canals and sample the local delicacies. All for free or with a significant discount!
The I Amsterdam Card is available at several shops and newsagents across Amsterdam, or at one of the Amsterdam Tourist Offices. E.g. the Amsterdam Tourist Board on Stationsplein in front of Amsterdam Central station.
The I Amsterdam Card is the all-in-one pass. A ticket for unlimited travel on all tram, bus and metro (underground) services in Amsterdam plus discounts for canal cruises, museums and other attractions. Visit world-class museums, take a cruise through the charming canals and sample the local delicacies. All for free or with a significant discount!
The I Amsterdam Card is available at several shops and newsagents across Amsterdam, or at one of the Amsterdam Tourist Offices. E.g. the Amsterdam Tourist Board on Stationsplein in front of Amsterdam Central station.
