Amsterdam Transportation

 52 Reviews  Today, Wednesday, June 1, 2011, we are going to Schiphol for the day with Hans' sister and husband. First we took the IBIS shuttle to the airport. We headed for the Train Tickets section where Nel... 

 39 Reviews  In 2012 a new public transporation location system was introduced identifying the following areas designated with a letter: A - Tram 4, 9, 16, 24, 25 & 26. B - Tram 1, 2, 5, 13 & 17. C - Bus 32, 33,... 

 70 Reviews  In 2006 I came to the city by train from Paris with Thalys red carriages. The one way ticket is EUR 100 (unfortunately there was not 2nd class ticket because I bought ticet 1 day in advance of my... 

 30 Reviews  Leaving CDG behind and arriving at AMS schipol is like day and night. Warmth and friendliness and hospitality oozes out of the AMS crew while I was glad to leave behind the sullen AF lounge people to... 

 15 Reviews  GVB busses to/from the Central station (In front of the Victoria Hotel- city side): -18-Central Station-Louweshoek -21-Central Station-Geuzenveld -22-Zaanstr.-Th.K .v. Lohuizenlaan -48-Central... 

 18 Reviews  Metro is under maintenance and it's not working all the way from Amsterdam Amstel station to Centraal Station. It's supposed to be working again by September 4th, 2011. The only information regarding... 

 28 Reviews  We were surprised that a taxi driver sought us out in the terminal. He put the jump on his fellow taxi drivers who were waiting patiently in line at the taxi stand for passengers. He wanted to charge... 

 132 Reviews  “A nail is driven out by another nail. Habit is overcome by habit.” — Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1536, Dutch priest, teacher, author and theologian) Bicycle riding is a habit in Amsterdam and the... 

 14 Reviews  Amsterdam has a number of Park & Ride (P&R)-locations. The parking garage in the basement of the Olympic stadion is a little unknown, but might be the best around. For Euro 8.00 you can park your car... 

 50 Reviews  An hour guided tour - boat ride around the city provides great insight (historical information, tips, interesting facts...). Boats have glass roof so you are safe in case it rains or is windy (it was... 

 9 Reviews  From Schiphol Airport, you can take public transport to your hotel or other destination. http://www.9292ov.nl/ has information on all public transport in the Netherlands in Dutch. The English version... 

 10 Reviews  Leaving Centraal Station to the north brings you to a rank of GVB ferries that cross the river Ij. These run every few minutes and carry people and bikes, the traffic that can't use the road tunnel.... 

 30 Reviews  On arriving at Schipol I got money from an ATM. It gave me two 50 Euro bills. The automated machines for tram tickets didn't take any bills above 5 Euro so we had to find a convenience store to buy a... 

 31 Reviews  During your layover at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport you can easily visit Amsterdam. I booked a tour at Great Amsterdam Excursions. It was pefectly organized: they picked me at the gate and brought me... 

 10 Reviews  The canal bus boats operate a regular service along the canals on three routes: the Green Line, the Red Line and the Blue Line. The 11 stops are located near the major museums, attractions and... 

 5 Reviews  A very different way to see the city is to hire a canal bike from one of the four moorings across the city - Anne Frank House/Prinsengracht, Rijksmuseum, Leidseplein and Keizersgracht/Leidsestraat.... 

 4 Reviews  Dear qaminari You are absolutely right. I did mix up the names of stations. At Amsterdam it was ASMTEL. Just keep the things straight, whatever I have written is based n facts. The travel by coach... 

 6 Reviews  Amsterdam has build a new Passenger Terminal, just East of the Central Station. So, if you visit Amsterdam by Cruise Liner you are in the heart of the city. Calendar with visiting cruise... 

 29 Reviews  If you want to come by car to the center Amsterdam enter via the North and use the IJtunnel. Remember, there are few parking spots and they are expensive! Amsterdam Road works map. 

 40 Reviews  Amsterdam is definitely pedestrian friendly and a CITY MADE FOR WALKING. And that's just what we (Hans & I along with his sister Nel and husband Jean) did. Starting off at Centraal Station, we first... 

 3 Reviews  The Amsterdam Public Transport or GVB (Gemeentelijk Vervoer Bedrijf) has many means of transportation, like tram, bus, metro and ferry. For using the Amsterdam Public Transportation (GVB) there are a... 

 4 Reviews  Online offer was cheaper 34.40 € but you don't have time or the same offer anymore you can purchase at the tourism info store at the centraal station I think is 38€(I highly reccomend to buy it online... 

 4 Reviews  When your feet might be hurting or you just want to have a look at the centre of Amsterdam from within a car and you don't want tp pay for an expansive cab try the "stop&go" (formerly known as the...