What is the best way to use public transport in Amsterdam?

What is the best way to use public transport in Amsterdam? The cheapest way to travel around Amsterdam is walking but if you need to get somewhere fast, the use of an OV chip card is the answer. Being used on trams, buses and metros, the OV chip card (OV-chipkaart) is the easiest way to pay for all your travel about town.

What is the cheapest way to get around Amsterdam?

The cheapest way to travel around Amsterdam is walking, as the city is one of the most walkable in the world.

Should I take cash or card to Amsterdam?

Be sure to carry cash You can pay with cash or a debit card, and often with your phone via NFC (contactless payments), Apple Pay, or Google Wallet. But not everywhere! In the Netherlands, credit cards are not the most commonly used method for payments. In daily life, the Dutch hardly use them.

What is the easiest way to get around Amsterdam?

You can hop on a tram, bus, or metro train, all operated by the city's primary travel operator, Gemeentelijk Vervoerbedrijf (GVB). Or you can explore the city like the locals: on a bicycle. As the GVB covers three modes of public transport—metro, tram, and bus—you only need one ticket to access them all.

Is there an app for public transport in Amsterdam?

The free GVB app (for iOS and Android) is the app for travelling by tram, bus, night bus, metro and ferry in Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands. It's your go-to travel app for frequent travellers or for just a visit.

What is free with I Amsterdam card?

The “I Amsterdam” card offers the following benefits 1 free and unlimited use of the public transportation system operated by the GVB. This includes the Metro, city buses, and trams. Ferries are generally free of charge.

Is it safe to walk around Amsterdam at night?

Yes, Amsterdam is generally safe at night. The city has a low crime rate and is well-lit and well-patrolled by police. However, it is still important to take the usual precautions when out at night, such as avoiding dark alleys and being aware of your surroundings.

What should not be missed in Amsterdam?

Should you carry your passport in Amsterdam?

Failure to produce a valid identity document is a criminal offence. U.S. citizens are required to carry a U.S. passport book or valid Dutch residence permit.

Can two people use one Amsterdam card?

The Validity of the I Amsterdam City Card The card is valid for one person and can be purchased locally at various points of sale or at a discounted price from us online.

What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam Airport to downtown?

The train from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Centraal Station is the fastest and cheapest way to the city center. The train runs 24 hours a day, with departures scheduled for every 10–15 minutes between the hours of 6 a.m. and 1 a.m. (they depart every hour during other times).