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.
Prices in 2006
24,48 and 72 -hours tickets for all GVB buses, trams and metros.
| |
Full fare |
Concessionary fare* |
| 24 hours |
€ 6,30 |
€ 4,20 |
| 48 hours |
€ 10,00 |
|
| 72 hours |
€ 13,00 |
|
* 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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