Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting Around
Walking and cycling are the primary ways to travel around the small, densely packed city.
GVB passes in chip-card form are the most convenient option for public transport. Buy
them at VVV offices or from tram conductors. Always wave your card at the pink- logoed
machine when entering and departing.
Walking
Central Amsterdam is compact and easy to cover by foot.
Bicycle
Cycling is locals' main mode of getting around. Rental companies are all over town; bikes
cost about €12.50 per day.
Tram
Trams are fast, frequent and ubiquitous, operating between 6am and 12.30am. A one-hour
fare is €2.70, a day-pass is €7.50.
Bus
The bus system primarily serves the outer districts; it's not much use in the city centre.
Same fare as trams.
Metro
Similarly to the bus system, the metro system mainly serves the outer district.
Ferry
