Comfy footwear and a good sense of direction will get you far in Amsterdam – it’s one of the easiest European cities to get around.

The Dutch capital’s center is very walkable as it’s so compact – perhaps a little too much as it tends to get very crowded. Luckily, public transport connecting central Amsterdam to more spacious outer districts is extensive, dependable and well-priced.

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Free ferry rides also offer some perspective into the everyday lives of Amsterdam commuters, plus a peek into the trendy emerging Noord neighborhood.

Of course, no trip to the Venice of the North is complete without a fietsen (bicycle) ride. Bicycles are more common than cars here and are truly a convenient and sustainable means of transport.

From bus to boat, these are our best tips for getting around Amsterdam.

Getting into the city from Schiphol Airport 

You have three options if you’re not hiring a car from the airport: train, bus or taxi. Trains are a very good option, running to multiple stations, including Amsterdam’s Centraal Station, 24 hours a day.

This is the cheapest option for getting into the city, though it is not included on an I Amsterdam card (more on that below) and requires an additional ticket. This can be purchased at the airport, as well as bus tickets and the OV-chip card, which you can add more money to as you go.

City and regional bus stops can be found outside Schiphol Plaza to take you into the city. The Amsterdam Airport Express Bus costs a couple more euros, but it is the quickest way to places near Museumplein and Leidseplein. It runs just outside the arrivals hall door along…

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