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Amsterdam Metro & Network Map
The metro in Amsterdam is a light rail network which can be useful for those needing to reach some of the outer suburbs of Amsterdam. It is very popular with commuters as the metro passes through all the main business / office districts of the city. |
The Metro in Amsterdam is run by city council transport company GVB and currently has 4 lines with 52 stations - most of the lines run overground except for underground sections in the city centre. The metro is fast and efficient - from Central Station it is generally the quickest way to get around if you want to go to say Waterlooplein, Amstel station, Amsterdam RAI or Bijlmer-Amsterdam ArenA stadium.
The Amsterdam Metro first opened back in 1977 - it should be noted that some of the older metro train stock is in a pretty shabby state and this does not reflect too well on the city.
The OV Chipkaart smart card ticket system is used on the Amsterdam metro. A single fare in Amsterdam with a "disposable" card costs €2.60 (or purchase 2 for €5) whilst a 24 hour ticket costs €7. Those with a personal or anonymous OV chip card (costs €7.50) can use the re-chargeable "e-purse" which calculates the fare on distance travelled - this works out cheaper than the disposable card. You need to check-in and check-out of your journey using the barriers or card readers.
North-South Line 52 : Currently under construction (started in 2002) this 9.7km line will link Buikslotermeerplein in Amsterdam North to Amsterdam Zuid station, passing through Central station. When completed it will speed up journeys running through the north-south artery and take pressure off the tram system. However the project has been beset by problems in constructing the stations - some houses in Vijzelgracht suffered major subsidence and were rendered uninhabitable. The construction is running significantly over budget - €3 billion in total costs at last count - and completion has been put back 5 years to 2017... |
Which ticket should I buy? Check out different public transport ticket options in Amsterdam including good value multi-day tickets.
Amsterdam Metro Map
Below is our exclusive map of the Amsterdam Metro network which also highlights NS train lines. Note that Schiphol airport is accessible by train and not the metro.
