Se rendre de l’aéroport d’Amsterdam au centre-ville

Last updated on février 01, 2024

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol est le nom officiel de l’aéroport d’Amsterdam. La distance entre l’aéroport et le centre-ville est d’environ 15 kilomètres.

Comment se rendre de l’aéroport à Amsterdam ?

• Pour de nombreux voyageurs, les transports en commun sont une bonne option. Il existe des connexions rapides et fréquentes en train et en bus ;
• Le transport privé – un taxi ou un transfert privé – est plus pratique : il vous conduira directement à votre destination finale ;
• Et dans certains cas, vous pourriez envisager de louer une voiture, de prendre une navette d’hôtel, de faire du vélo ou même de marcher.

Les informations fournies ci-dessous vous aideront à prendre la bonne décision en tenant compte de la taille de votre groupe, de vos bagages, de votre budget, du temps disponible et de votre destination finale à Amsterdam. En organisant votre transfert à l’avance, vous économiserez du temps précieux, de l’argent et des efforts.

Il existe 8 façons de se rendre de l’aéroport d’Amsterdam au centre-ville :

Se rendre de l’aéroport d’Amsterdam au centre-ville

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol est le nom officiel de l’aéroport d’Amsterdam. La distance entre l’aéroport et le centre-ville est d’environ 15 kilomètres.

Comment se rendre de l’aéroport à Amsterdam ?

• Pour de nombreux voyageurs, les transports en commun sont une bonne option. Il existe des connexions rapides et fréquentes en train et en bus ;
• Le transport privé – un taxi ou un transfert privé – est plus pratique : il vous conduira directement à votre destination finale ;
• Et dans certains cas, vous pourriez envisager de louer une voiture, de prendre une navette d’hôtel, de faire du
• vélo ou même de marcher.

Les informations fournies ci-dessous vous aideront à prendre la bonne décision en tenant compte de la taille de votre groupe, de vos bagages, de votre budget, du temps disponible et de votre destination finale à Amsterdam. En organisant votre transfert à l’avance, vous économiserez du temps précieux, de l’argent et des efforts.

Combinaison du train avec d’autres transports en commun ou un vélo de location

Quand NE PAS louer une voiture à l’aéroport d’Amsterdam ?

Il est inutile de louer une voiture uniquement pour votre trajet de Schiphol à Amsterdam. C’est une perte de temps, d’argent et d’efforts. Et garer votre voiture de location à Amsterdam peut être un véritable casse-tête et extrêmement coûteux.

De plus, ne louez pas une voiture simplement pour vous déplacer dans la ville d’Amsterdam ou pour une visite occasionnelle en dehors de la ville. Amsterdam est une ville compacte avec des distances relativement courtes. De plus, elle dispose d’un vaste réseau de transports en commun et d’une abondance de taxis. Et c’est la ville idéale pour faire du vélo.

Dans la ville, les transports publics, un vélo ou même la marche vous mènent souvent à votre destination plus rapidement et plus facilement qu’une voiture. Et pour la plupart des visites occasionnelles dans les villes voisines et autres villes néerlandaises, une liaison de bus régionale ou un train fera l’affaire.

Quand – et comment – louer une voiture à l’aéroport d’Amsterdam ?

La location d’une voiture est conseillée uniquement si vous prévoyez de visiter de nombreuses autres destinations depuis Amsterdam. Cela est particulièrement vrai si vous souhaitez combiner plusieurs destinations en une seule journée ou si vos destinations se trouvent dans des zones rurales éloignées, moins accessibles en transports en commun.

Ces cinq grandes entreprises de location de voitures ont un comptoir à l’aéroport de Schiphol : Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz et Sixt. Si vous avez l’intention de louer une voiture à l’aéroport, il est judicieux de la réserver à l’avance. La location sur place est généralement plus coûteuse. Une plateforme fiable et conviviale pour comparer les prix et les conditions de location de voitures depuis Schiphol est Auto Europe. Ils fournissent un aperçu compréhensible des meilleures offres de toutes les grandes entreprises de location de voitures.

De la porte à votre location de voiture à l’aéroport d’Amsterdam

Les arrivées à Schiphol se trouvent au rez-de-chaussée. Après avoir récupéré vos bagages et passé la douane, vous pouvez vous rendre aux guichets de location de voitures en quelques minutes. Ils sont tous regroupés dans le Schiphol Plaza couvert. Suivez simplement les panneaux jaunes ou marron “Car rental”.

There are 4 Types of Taxis to get from Amsterdam Airport to the City:

1. official airport taxis
2. pre-ordered private transfers
3. ride-hailing platforms (Uber & Bolt)
4. other taxis (not recommended)

1. Trustworthy Taxis from the Airport’s Official Taxi Stand

The Dutch taxi market is generally characterized by high rates and varying service quality. At the airport, there’s money to be made for taxi services. This attracts high-quality transportation companies, but unfortunately also some less reputable drivers who don’t strictly adhere to the rules and the customer’s best interests.

To protect airport travelers and to ensure quality service, Schiphol has issued licenses to a limited number of transportation companies. These taxis are only found at the “Official Taxi Stand”. You’ll come across this stand if you follow the yellow “Taxi” signs at the airport and walk straight out of Schiphol Plaza.

Taxis are available 24/7, but the supply can vary. It can get very busy, especially during rush hours and large events like major conferences, resulting in wait times. Several times a year, it can be extremely challenging to find a taxi. This is particularly the case during extreme weather conditions or issues (maintenance or disruptions) with public transportation to and from the airport.

Regular taxis in the Netherlands always have blue license plates and a rooftop sign displaying their company name and taxi license number. These rules apply to all taxis:

• their rates and permit should be clearly visible;
• they are not allowed to refuse short rides;
• costs should be visible in real-time on the meter;
• there are maximum starting rates, per kilometer rates, and per-minute rates;
• at the end of the ride, you are entitled to a detailed receipt.

Eco-Friendly Electric Taxis

You are never obligated to take the first taxi in line. Instead, you can choose one yourself. This gives you the opportunity to select an electric taxi. Many official airport taxis are electric, including comfortable and stylish Tesla cars.

2. Pre-ordered Private Transfer from the Airport to the City

A pre-ordered private transfer has two advantages over a regular taxi:
a) it has a fixed price, so no unexpected surprises;
b) no waiting time.
See the separate section on private transfers for more details and for arranging your comfortable personal transfer at a fixed rate.

3. Taking an Uber or a Bolt from Amsterdam Airport to the City

You can also arrange your transfer using alternative taxi services, such as Uber or Bolt. Lyft is not active in the Netherlands. The advantage here is that you know the cost in advance.

There is a designated area for these services: the “App Pick-up Point“. To reach it, walk out of Schiphol Plaza, keep right toward the Hotel Shuttles, and then cross a few bus platforms at the zebra crossing.

A good time to order your Uber or Bolt is once you’ve passed through customs. From there, it’s just a short walk to the “App Pick-up Point.” However, make sure to check in advance whether you’ll meet your driver there, or at a different location.

4. Warning for Other (Non-Airport) Taxis

Apart from the official airport taxis, other legal and illegal taxis may be trying to secure a lucrative ride at the airport. You can never be sure if they are well-intentioned drivers or part of a scam. Therefore, never engage with individuals offering taxi services in Schiphol Plaza or outside, and do not take a taxi from any place other than the Official Taxi Stand. Even if they appear professional, entice you with a favorable offer, or carry an official-looking sign with “Taxi” on it. Ignoring this advice so may lead to overpaying significantly for your taxi ride to Amsterdam.

There are 4 Types of Taxis to get from Amsterdam Airport to the City:

1. official airport taxis
2. pre-ordered private transfers
3. ride-hailing platforms (Uber & Bolt)
4. other taxis (not recommended)

1. Trustworthy Taxis from the Airport’s Official Taxi Stand

The Dutch taxi market is generally characterized by high rates and varying service quality. At the airport, there’s money to be made for taxi services. This attracts high-quality transportation companies, but unfortunately also some less reputable drivers who don’t strictly adhere to the rules and the customer’s best interests.

To protect airport travelers and to ensure quality service, Schiphol has issued licenses to a limited number of transportation companies. These taxis are only found at the “Official Taxi Stand”. You’ll come across this stand if you follow the yellow “Taxi” signs at the airport and walk straight out of Schiphol Plaza.

Taxis are available 24/7, but the supply can vary. It can get very busy, especially during rush hours and large events like major conferences, resulting in wait times. Several times a year, it can be extremely challenging to find a taxi. This is particularly the case during extreme weather conditions or issues (maintenance or disruptions) with public transportation to and from the airport.

Regular taxis in the Netherlands always have blue license plates and a rooftop sign displaying their company name and taxi license number. These rules apply to all taxis:

• their rates and permit should be clearly visible;
• they are not allowed to refuse short rides;
• costs should be visible in real-time on the meter;
• there are maximum starting rates, per kilometer rates, and per-minute rates;
• at the end of the ride, you are entitled to a detailed receipt.

Eco-Friendly Electric Taxis

You are never obligated to take the first taxi in line. Instead, you can choose one yourself. This gives you the opportunity to select an electric taxi. Many official airport taxis are electric, including comfortable and stylish Tesla cars.

2. Pre-ordered Private Transfer from the Airport to the City

A pre-ordered private transfer has two advantages over a regular taxi:
a) it has a fixed price, so no unexpected surprises;
b) no waiting time.
See the separate section on private transfers for more details and for arranging your comfortable personal transfer at a fixed rate.

3. Taking an Uber or a Bolt from Amsterdam Airport to the City

You can also arrange your transfer using alternative taxi services, such as Uber or Bolt. Lyft is not active in the Netherlands. The advantage here is that you know the cost in advance.

There is a designated area for these services: the “App Pick-up Point“. To reach it, walk out of Schiphol Plaza, keep right toward the Hotel Shuttles, and then cross a few bus platforms at the zebra crossing.

A good time to order your Uber or Bolt is once you’ve passed through customs. From there, it’s just a short walk to the “App Pick-up Point.” However, make sure to check in advance whether you’ll meet your driver there, or at a different location.

4. Warning for Other (Non-Airport) Taxis

Apart from the official airport taxis, other legal and illegal taxis may be trying to secure a lucrative ride at the airport. You can never be sure if they are well-intentioned drivers or part of a scam. Therefore, never engage with individuals offering taxi services in Schiphol Plaza or outside, and do not take a taxi from any place other than the Official Taxi Stand. Even if they appear professional, entice you with a favorable offer, or carry an official-looking sign with “Taxi” on it. Ignoring this advice so may lead to overpaying significantly for your taxi ride to Amsterdam.

The number of hotels served by an airport shuttle is very limited. They primarily include large international chain hotels located at the airport itself or in close proximity. And there’s also the Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Rembrandtpark, which is somewhat nearer to the city center. If you stay in one of these hotels, the use of the shuttle bus is typically included in your stay.

Some hotels operate their own dedicated shuttle service, while others share a bus. You can find all shuttle services outside Schiphol Plaza, all the way to the right hand side of the bus station (A9-13). Just follow the yellow “Hotel Shuttles” signs to get there.

In the recent past, a lot of Amsterdam city center hotels were also accessible via a shared shuttle service, but this Connexxion Shuttle Bus no longer exists. 

Walking from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam is only for the brave, the poor and the foolish. It is doable, when traveling with no more than a small backpack. But it would require roughly 3,5 hours of continuous walking to reach the Dam in the middle of the city center. Your time is much better spent exploring Amsterdam itself.

Moreover, the first part of the walk -from the airport to the outskirts of Amsterdam- is not particularly pedestrian-friendly. It’s not very pleasant to walk here, especially in the dark. And it can be quite challenging to find your way, even with the help of Google Maps.

Amsterdam is a cyclist’s paradise. Therefore, we highly recommend booking a bike rental in Amsterdam. You can easily navigate most parts of the city on two wheels. Or you could join a guided bike tour in the city of Amsterdam or to the surrounding countryside and charming nearby villages.

However, when it comes to cycling from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam, there’s a minor hiccup. Presently, there is no bike rental at the airport. As it stands, the sole option for cycling from the airport to the city is bringing your own bike on the plane.

The bike ride from the airport to the city center takes approximately one hour. The first part of the route is on quiet, dedicated and signposted bike lanes. After a while you will have to choose between two bike lanes, one going to the south and one going to the west of Amsterdam. Once you reach the city borders, you will have to mingle with all the other traffic.

Make sure to brace yourself for some classic Dutch headwinds, occasional rain showers and a fair share of traffic lights. And last but not least, beware of bicycle theft, a serious problem in Amsterdam. It’s advisable to store your bike indoors when not in use. If kept outdoors, ensure you double-lock (or even better: triple-lock) it with high quality locks and have comprehensive theft insurance.

Book your Favorite Amsterdam Canal Tour in Advance

Undoubtedly, one of the most captivating aspects of Amsterdam is its beautiful canal grid surrounded by majestic architecture. A trip to Amsterdam wouldn’t be truly fulfilling without a boat tour to explore the canals.

There is a wide range of boat tours available: from canal bikes and self-drive electric boats to guided canal cruises on open and covered boats, and luxurious saloon boats offering fine dining options.

Make sure to find the right boat tour for you and book it in advance. That way you won’t miss out on what could be the highlight of your trip. The Amsterdam Canal Tour Selector is there to assist you in finding and booking your favorite Amsterdam canal tour.