How to find your way in & to Amsterdam
Thanks to its central location, Amsterdam is a major gateway to Europe. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, proclaimed the best airports in the world numerous times, renowned for its ultramodern, user-friendly facilities, is located less than twenty minutes from the city centre and is the perfect transit point to other destinations in Europe. In addition, Amsterdam has two modern cruise terminals: the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam and the Felison Terminal IJmuiden. Amsterdam has excellent railway connections and the city provides easy access to a vast network of international motorways that lead to all parts of Europe.
Travelling to and from Amsterdam
Amsterdam can be reached in different ways. Flying, by train, boat , coach or your own transportation. And they all have their advantages and disadvantages. The choice is yours. We help you after your arrival and departure to your destination. Read more about your options to come and go from Amsterdam in our getting around section.
Travelling in and around Amsterdam
Visitors of Amsterdam are extremely positive about the travel facilities in Amsterdam and surroundings. In Amsterdam many attractions are located in the 17th-century heart of the city, within walking distance from each other. If you don’t fancy walking, you have many other options to choose from.
Public transport
The frequent trams, buses and underground trains will take you where you wish to go. Recent studies amongst Amsterdam’s visitors show that the public transportation network and the system of road signs and signals are valued highly. Public transport has even been rated with an impressive 8,5 out of 10.
Boat or bike, do it your own way
The Museum Boat and the Canal Bus combine the advantages of a scheduled service with the fun of a cruise through the picturesque canals. If you like to explore Amsterdam like the locals do, then rent a bike and if it rains you can always take a taxi.
Taxi service
Bike-taxi’s are a phenomenon in Amsterdam. The bike-taxi experience is one which will let you enjoy all of Amsterdam’s sights as they slowly glide by. Those who take a seat in the bike-taxi become one with the city and enjoy the excitement of life in a relaxing manner. Would you rather use a regular car taxi, read more about all options and fares.
By coach
The map 'Amsterdam by Coach' contains further information on the regulations for coaches in Amsterdam. You can order the maps for your clients by contacting ATCB via email: marketing@atcb.nl. For more information: www.toamsterdam.nl
Disabilities
Amsterdam is a hospitable city, and as such, the accessibility of public buildings, public transport and parking facilities for visitors with various forms of disability is taken very seriously. The Amsterdam foundation for people with a disability, Stichting Gehandicapten Overleg Amsterdam (SGOA) reviewed the accessibility and user-friendliness of all sorts of public buildings. The accessibility of buildings in Amsterdam is available on the website www.toegankelijkamsterdam.nl
Surroundings of Amsterdam
Reaching the innumerable attractions in Amsterdam Metropolitan Area is always quick and easy. A lot can be done in one day, whether it is a trip to Alkmaar, Haarlem or the Zaanse Schans. The public transport route planner is a user-friendly and convenient tool to help you do just that!
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