How to get to Amsterdam

How to get to Amsterdam

Amsterdam is one of the best connected cities in Europe. Tourists can get to the city by land, air or sea. Read on to discover the best way for you to arrive in Amsterdam.

By plane

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The plane is the most comfortable and cheapest way to get to Amsterdam. Many airlines operate daily flights from major international cities such as Barcelona, London, Prague, and Rome.

If you book your flight in advance and have a wide range of dates, you will have no problem finding flights for less than 100 (US$ 113.93).

To find the best price, regardless of the type of airline, we recommend using our flight search engine.

Once you have your ticket, find out more about Schiphol International Airport and the best way to get to the city center from Amsterdam:

By train

The train is the best form of transport in the Netherlands and neighboring countries. Amsterdam is well-connected with all Dutch cities and with European capitals like Brussels, Paris, and Berlin.

If you're already in Europe, you can also take a train from Paris to arrive in the Dutch capital.

If you want to know more about trains in Amsterdam and its main railway station, check out the following section:

Amsterdam Central Station

Built at the end of the 19th century in a neo-Renaissance style, Amsterdam Central connects Amsterdam with the rest of the country and Europe

By car

Amsterdam is also an accessible city by car, but depending on where you're coming from, it might be a very long drive.

By cruise

It's also possible to take a cruise around the North Sea, which includes a stop at the port of Amsterdam and is very common.

By coach

Although it is not the means of transportation we would recommend to anyone, another way to get to Amsterdam is by bus from any major European city.