Amsterdam

Schiphol's rail station is integrated into the airport, and a Sprinter train runs between Schiphol and Amsterdam Centraal about eight times per hour.

As of 2026-07-15 Source: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol — Public transport →

Schiphol advises arriving at least two hours before a European flight and three hours before an intercontinental departure, while checking its expected-crowds tool before travel.

As of 2026-07-15 Source: I amsterdam — Getting around →

Amsterdam public transport is cashless: visitors can tap a debit or credit card on GVB services, but must use the same card or device for check-in and check-out.

As of 2026-07-15 Source: I amsterdam — Getting around →

Amsterdam public transport is a multimodal network of metro, bus, tram, ferry and train services.

As of 2026-07-15 Source: I amsterdam — Getting around →

Full-size bicycles are allowed on NS trains weekdays 09:00–16:00 and 18:30–06:30, and all day on weekends, public holidays except King's Day, and in July and August.

As of 2026-07-15 Source: NS — Bikes on the train →

For a fuller city map, Amsterdam's official visitor guide separates the historic Canal Ring and Museum Quarter from areas such as Noord, NDSM, De Pijp, Oost, Nieuw-West, Zuidoost and Weesp.

As of 2026-07-15 Source: I amsterdam — Neighbourhoods →

The train ride from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Centraal typically takes 14 to 17 minutes and was listed at about €5.50 per person in July 2026.

As of 2026-07-15 Source: I amsterdam — Getting around →

Contactless bank-card or phone check-in works across almost the entire Dutch public-transport network, but not on international trains such as Eurostar or on some special tourist services.

As of 2026-07-15 Source: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol — Public transport →

From Schiphol Airport station, the NS International counter in Schiphol Plaza sells ICE and Eurostar tickets; Eurostar cannot be boarded using an ordinary OVpay tap.

As of 2026-07-15 Source: Schiphol — By train →

Amsterdam public transport is cashless: visitors can check in and out with a contactless debit or credit card.

As of 2026-07-15 Source: I amsterdam — Getting around →

A fully folded bicycle under 45 × 86 × 80 cm rides free on NS trains all day and should be placed in luggage space rather than occupying a bicycle bay.

As of 2026-07-15 Source: NS — Bikes on the train →

GVB ferries across the IJ behind Amsterdam Centraal are a practical north-bank connection and are free to board; verify the pier letter because adjacent ferries go to different landings.

As of 2026-07-15 Source: I amsterdam — Getting around →

An NS Fietskaart Dal for a full-size bicycle costs €7.95 in addition to the rider's ticket; a single-use chip card adds €1.50 when bought at the station.

As of 2026-07-15 Source: NS — Bikes on the train →

Netherlands

As of 2013-07-08 Source: Kevin Striegle World Race Journal — And so it begins... (2013-07-07) →