Looking for an Amsterdam train map? Our exclusive map below details the basic rail and train station network around Amsterdam.
Amsterdam has a number of railway lines and train stations operated by the Dutch national rail company NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen).
Amsterdam Train Map (treinkaart)
Our handy rail map shows you Amsterdam train routes including the line from Schiphol airport which is used by many visitors. All Amsterdam rail stations are marked so you should be able to navigate your way to your correct stop.
For travel between Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam Centraal there are Sprinter trains running up to 8x hourly on the line via Amsterdam Lelylaan and Amsterdam Sloterdijk.
Book Schiphol to Amsterdam single e-tickets here (€12.00, this ticket allows any accompanied children 0-11 to travel for free)
The main hub of the city is Amsterdam Central station (Amsterdam Centraal) on the northern edge of the city centre – here you will also find trams, buses, ferries and the metro.
You need to take the separate southern rail line from Schiphol Airport to reach the following stations:
- Amsterdam Zuid (business district)
- Amsterdam RAI (Convention and Exhibition Centre)
- Amsterdam Bijlmer-ArenA (stadium/events area)
The southern line from the airport does not go via Amsterdam Centraal.
For rail travel beyond Amsterdam, the map also shows the direction of travel to reach various other cities in the Netherlands (marked in yellow text).
Note that the Amsterdam Metro is a separate network and is run by local transport company GVB. It is not shown on the above rail system map.
Please check out our Metro Map of Amsterdam which does include both metro and train lines.
The metro allows direct links between some Amsterdam stations which would otherwise require a change of train when using the rail network. The metro does NOT serve the airport!
For example, the metro links Amstel to RAI; Zuid to Sloterdijk and Zuid to Centraal Station. The metro is generally best for travel around Amsterdam stations.
The exception is travel between Amsterdam Central and Sloterdijk which is best made by train.
The following 2 ticket options are useful for visitors as they combine rail travel (including the airport journey) with other transport in Amsterdam:
| Good for AMS airport | Best for Excursions |
 |  |
| Amsterdam Travel Ticket | Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket |
| 1/2/3 days | 1/2/3 days |
| €20/€27/€34 | €23/€34/€44 |
| Valid on all GVB transport (trams/metro/buses) in Amsterdam | Valid on all GVB transport (trams/metro/buses) in Amsterdam |
| Valid between airport and city – train or 397 bus | Valid between airport and city – train or 397 bus |
| Valid on trains between any Amsterdam stations | Valid on regional NS trains + EBS/Connexxion/Arriva buses in region |
| Calendar day basis | Calendar day basis |
| Card only (not digital) | Card only (not digital) |
| Order here | Order here |
| more info | more info |
Dutch train tickets can be bought at at the official NS (Dutch Railways) site here (in euros) or at the Trainline site (payment by multiple currencies).
There is a high-speed rail track running south-west from near Schiphol Airport. It is used by:
- domestic Intercity Direct service to Rotterdam/Breda
- Eurocity Direct from Amsterdam Zuid to Antwerp/Brussels
- Eurostar trains (red and blue services) to Antwerp/Brussels/Paris and London.
You can check timetables, prices and make bookings for all the international train services to/from the Netherlands at the NS International site or at the Trainline site
Searching for things to do after arrival in Amsterdam? Then see our what’s on pages for events.
This map and article was originally published in 2010 and has been regularly updated. Last checked and updated 12 May 2026.
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