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Public Transport Tickets in Amsterdam
Public transport in Amsterdam is generally very good and efficient - from trams which criss-cross the city to buses and the metro which travel further out. There are a number of different ticket options for visitors depending on how long you are staying and where you wish to go... |
1. "Anonymous" OV-chip card - You can buy one of these cards for €7.50 which lasts for 5 years. You can use the card as a re-chargeable "e-purse" which can be credited with up to €30. The card is used to check-in and check-out of a journey - and the correct fare is deducted from your card's balance based on distance travelled. For more info go here: OV chip card
2. Single Journey - This can be bought as a "disposable" OV card and is valid for 1 hour's travel. It costs €2.60 (or 2 for €5) - this is more expensive than using an anonymous OV chip card e-purse. It is not really good value if you are just travelleing 1 or 2 stops on a tram.
3. Unlimited Travel Tickets - These are valid for a set period of time and allow you to travel on trams, buses and the metro. There are a number of different periods available for purchase depending on how long you visit the city. The longer your ticket, the better value it becomes. Current prices are:
24 hours (1 day)
€7.00
48 hours (2 days) €11.50
72 hours (3 days) €15.50
96 hours (4 days) €19.50
120 hours (5 days) €23.00
144 hours (6
days) €26.00
168 hours (7 days) €29.00
These tickets come as a disposable OV chip card or alternatively can be loaded onto an anonymous chip card. The 24 hour disposable ticket can also be bought on board trams and buses.
4. Amsterdam All-in-1 Ticket - This ticket type is very useful for tourists coming by air as it includes a return ticket (2 singles) between Schiphol airport and Amsterdam as well as an unlimited travel pass for up to 4 days. This saves a little money off the train fare and you won't have to queue further for tickets.
24
hours (1 day) €13.20
48 hours (2 days) €17.25
72 hours (3 days)
€20.85
96 hours (4 days) €24.45
This ticket can only be purchased at the Holland Tourist Information desk at Schiphol Airport near Arrivals Hall 2. They are open between 07:00 and 22:00.
Note, the Strippenkaart is
no longer valid on public transport in Amsterdam.