Transportation Tips for Exploring Amsterdam on a Budget

Tips for Exploring: Deciding to spend your holiday in Amsterdam is, by all means, a great decision and knowing about the city in advance can be quite useful in helping you enjoy your stay in the city. One of the most important things that visitors need to know before coming to the city is how to move around it conveniently and affordably. Then you also have to know the right places to stay. Getting to Amsterdam is easy enough as the city is accessible by land, sea and air. Schiphol International airport, which is the city’s main air travel route is the fourth largest airport in Europe with connections to all the major airports in the country and others across the globe. Once you have arrived at the airport, your mode of transportation will largely depend on your budget and your schedule since the city is well served by an extensive transportation network.

The easiest way to get from the airport to Amsterdam’s main city center is by train. There is a direct railway line connecting the airport to the Amsterdam Central Station and which not only offers the most convenient, but also the fastest way for visitors to get into the city. The whole trip usually takes about 10 minutes on average and there are trains that depart from Platform 1 and 2 at the airport after similar duration’s.

If you decide to use the train or other forms of public transportation like trams and buses while in the city, then you will need to buy a special OV card that you will use for transportation within the GBV network. It is also a good idea to get the tickets online in advance to make the trip more convenient and to avoid the hefty additional penalties that passengers without valid tickets are usually subjected to.

Hiring a taxi is also a viable option for visitors who do not feel too comfortable using the other modes of transportation. There are several very good taxi companies operating in the city such as Amsterdam Taxi 24 which offer real value for money and these are the ones that you should go for. Plus they can help you arrange accommodation facilities at some of the best hostels in the city including Hostels like the beautiful Amsterdam Hotel Uptown.