Travel comfortably to the airport by train
You can travel comfortably and relaxed to the airport by train. This also helps you save on expensive parking fees.
Quick travel to and from Schiphol Airport station
You can travel directly or with one transfer from many stations to Schiphol. The train stops beneath the airport, so you arrive quickly at the departure hall.
Tips for a pleasant journey:
- Place your suitcases in the luggage space between the benches or under the seats. This keeps the vestibule accessible for fellow travellers.
- It is usually less busy at the front or rear of the train.
- Luggage trolleys are available at Schiphol Airport station to assist you.
Faster travel with the Intercity direct
If you are travelling from Amsterdam Central, Rotterdam Central or Breda, use the Intercity direct.
- You need an Intercity direct Surcharge in addition to your NS ticket between Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam Central.
- This surcharge is not required between Amsterdam Central – Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam Central – Breda.
Plan your journey to or from Schiphol
Seventeen minutes from Amsterdam Central to Schiphol
Eight Sprinters run each hour between Schiphol and Amsterdam Central via Sloterdijk and Lelylaan.
- Travel time: 17 minutes
- Cost: € 5.20 for a single ticket (full fare 2025)
- A quick and sustainable way to travel
Buy your tickets easily online without booking fees or at the NS Ticket Machines at the station. Remember to check in and check out:
- At Amsterdam Central through the gates
- At Schiphol Airport via the check-in poles
Trains depart from platform 3 at Schiphol, but always check the boards for the latest information.
Check the current departure times for flights from Schiphol.
Engineering work on the railway
Regular engineering work takes place around Schiphol. Would you like to know if this affects your journey?