Trams in Amsterdam
The Amsterdam Tram is, along with the bicycle, one of the core public transport services in the capital.
Presently there are 14 tram lines in Amsterdam with over 200 trams.
The trams run by the transport company Gemeentetram Amsterdam (GTA) are fast, modern, comfortable and easy to use.
Main Lines
Learn which lines are the most useful for travelers visiting Amsterdam:
The following tram lines all depart from the Central Station, but you can check out the tram map to see which ones are closer to your hotel.
- Lines 1, 2 and 5: These three lines include the following stops: Dam Square, Spui, Amsterdam Museum and Begijnhof. From there, they separate and lines 2 and 5 head to Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, and line 1 travels to Vondelpark.
- Line 9: This route stops at Dam Square, Spui, Rembrandtplein Square, Hortus Botanicus, the Resistance Museum, Tropenmuseum and Artis Zoo.
- Lines 13 and 17: These two tram lines are ideal if you wish to see Westerkerk, Westermarkt and The Anne Frank House.
Schedule
The tram schedule in Amsterdam is from 6 am (weekends at 7 am) to 12:30 am. The frequency, depending on the time and day of the week, ranges from 5 to 10 minutes.
Price
The price of a single tram ticket in Amsterdam is € 3.20 (US$ 3.65). With the different transport passes, you can definitely save money.
You can pay as you board, however keep in mind you can only pay by card.
