Getting Around Amsterdam

Getting around Amsterdam made easy: trams, metro, bikes, ferries, taxis and Schiphol transfers compared, with 2026 prices and OVpay tips.

10 Guides in this pillar

Amsterdam Taxi & Uber Guide 2026: Costs, Tips & How to Pay

Amsterdam taxis and Uber are easy, reliable, and well-regulated — but expensive compared to public transport. Expect €55-65 from Schiphol…

Updated September 6, 2026 · 7 min

Amsterdam’s free ferries to Noord are one of the city’s best-kept transit secrets — comfortable, 24-hour, completely free for pedestrians…

Updated September 9, 2026 · 7 min

Is the I amsterdam City Card worth it in 2026? Short answer: yes, if you’ll visit 2+ museums per day…

Updated September 17, 2026 · 8 min

Amsterdam night transport covers you from the moment regular trams stop running (around 00:30) until they start again at 06:00.…

Updated September 17, 2026 · 8 min

The Amsterdam tram network is one of the easiest and most pleasant ways to get around the city: 15 lines,…

Updated September 17, 2026 · 15 min

Amsterdam has more bikes than people, hundreds of kilometres of dedicated cycle paths, and a cycling culture so deep that…

Updated September 9, 2026 · 15 min

Amsterdam Schiphol is one of Europe’s best-connected airports, and getting from the terminal to the city centre 18 kilometres north…

Updated September 9, 2026 · 15 min

The single most-asked Amsterdam transport question is some version of: “Do I need an OV-chipkaart?” The 2026 answer is far…

Updated September 9, 2026 · 15 min

Amsterdam is one of the easiest European capitals to get around, and most of the time the cheapest way is…

Updated September 17, 2026 · 16 min

Amsterdam is one of Europe’s easiest and most enjoyable cities to navigate. The compact city center is walkable from end…

Updated September 9, 2026 · 22 min