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Amsterdam
TOP-Tip
Travelling by car in Amsterdam is fairly chaotic and time-consuming. There are always traffic jams and parking in the centre and surrounding area costs between €3.40 and €4.40 per hour, and that’s only from 9 am to 12 am.
It is easier and cheaper to get around on foot. For those...
Amsterdam
Driving Directions
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is situated off the A4 motorway, which links Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam. The exit to the airport is clearly signposted.
Car Hire
Car hire companies are located in Schiphol Plaza; these include: Avis, Budget, Hertz, National Car Rental and Sixt.
Public Transport
Bus: Public buses (tel: 0900 9292) run regularly to Amsterdam and other cities. Bus 197 and bus 370 (interliner) run to Amsterdam city centre and Amsterdam Zuid. Buses depart from platform A7, in front of the Arrivals Hall 2. Full details of routes can be found on the airport website.
Shuttles: Many hotels offer a free airport shuttle service to guests. The Connexxion Schiphol Hotel Service (tel: (038) 339 4771; www.airportshuttle.nl) is a daily hotel shuttle service running from the airport to over 55 hotels in and around Amsterdam; the Connexxion desk is situated in the Arrivals Hall 2, for tickets and information.
Taxi: Schiphol Travel Taxis are available from outside Schiphol Plaza (journey time into Amsterdam: 15 minutes). Taxis can be booked in advance on the airport's website.
There is a railway station in the terminal's central hall, under Schiphol Plaza; direct trains run to Amsterdam Centraal Station (journey time: 15 minutes). Night trains serve Utrecht, Amsterdam Centraal Station, Leiden, The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam. The reservation-only, high-speed Thalys train serves major European cities. Other international services run to Berlin, Hannover and Leipzig. NS (Dutch Railways) ticket machines and desks are located in the baggage reclaim halls one to three, and Schiphol Plaza. Rail information is available on 0900 202 1163 (www.ns.nl).
Car Parking
There are two short-term car parks (P1 and P2), both connected to the terminal and Schiphol Plaza by covered walkways (recommended for stays of up to 48 hours). Long-term parking is available in an open-air car park (P3), situated 4km (2.5 miles) from the terminal. A free 24-hour shuttle bus links P3 with the terminal. A VIP valet service is also available; reservations are required (tel: (020) 794 0800 or 0900 7244 7465).
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