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How to Get from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to De Pijp

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is about 17.5 km southwest of De Pijp. The journey takes around 25 minutes by car or taxi, and 35-50 minutes by train, metro and bus combinations.

✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026 • 17.5 km road distance

Private Transfer from Schiphol

Door-to-Door
23 mins •On Demand
€60 - €80 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 Bags + Hand Luggage Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Meet your driver in the arrivals hall after collecting luggage.
  2. Follow signs for pre-booked transfers and look for your name on a board.
  3. Confirm the vehicle and fixed price before leaving.
  4. Ride directly to your accommodation in De Pijp (about 25 minutes).
  5. Driver assists with luggage at the door.
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Official Metered Taxi

On-Demand
25 mins •Always Available
€60 - €80 (Metered, Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 Bags Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Exit arrivals and follow the official Taxi signs to the rank outside Schiphol Plaza.
  2. Ignore touts inside the terminal and use only licensed taxis with blue number plates and a visible driver card.
  3. Ask the driver to use the meter or agree a fixed price before departing.
  4. Give the address in De Pijp and confirm card payment is accepted.
  5. The trip takes about 25 minutes without heavy traffic.

Train + Metro 52 via Amsterdam Zuid

Fastest Public Transport
30 mins •See NS Planner; Metro Every 5-7.5 Mins
Check NS fare + €3.40 Metro
Luggage: 2 Pieces Free on Train
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Go down to the NS railway station below Schiphol Plaza.
  2. Tap in with your bank card or buy an NS e-ticket and take a direct train to Amsterdam Zuid.
  3. At Amsterdam Zuid, follow signs to metro 52 (Noord/Zuidlijn) towards Noord.
  4. Ride two stops to De Pijp metro station.
  5. Exit and walk to your address in De Pijp.

Train to Centraal + Metro 52

Fixed Verified Fare
35 mins •About 8 Trains/Hour; Metro Every 5-7.5 Mins
€8.90 per Person (Train €5.50 + Metro €3.40)
Luggage: 2 Pieces Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Go down to the NS railway station below Schiphol Plaza.
  2. Buy a €5.50 NS e-ticket or tap in with your bank card; board a train to Amsterdam Centraal.
  3. At Amsterdam Centraal, follow signs to metro 52 (Noord/Zuidlijn) direction Zuid.
  4. Ride three stops to De Pijp metro station.
  5. Exit and walk to your address in De Pijp.

Airport Bus 397 + 20-Min Walk

Cheapest
50 mins •Frequent by Day; Night Bus N97 Hourly
€6.50 per Person (Bus 397)
Luggage: 2 Pieces Free On Board
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Exit Schiphol Plaza and follow signs to the bus station (works in progress, stops may have moved).
  2. Buy a €6.50 Amsterdam Airport Express ticket or tap in with your bank card.
  3. Take Connexxion bus 397 towards Elandsgracht and get off at Museumplein (about 30 minutes).
  4. From Museumplein, walk southeast about 20 minutes to the centre of De Pijp.
  5. With heavy luggage, a short taxi from Museumplein is simplest.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

  • Only use the official taxi rank outside Arrivals; drivers who approach you inside the terminal are often unlicensed touts and can charge far more than the legal metered fare.
  • Always check the meter is running or agree a fixed price before leaving; the Dutch national taxi tariff has no extra night surcharge or airport fee in 2026.
  • For public transport, tap out with the same card or phone you tapped in with; forgetting to tap out on NS trains triggers a €33.30 check-out charge.
  • Public transport in Amsterdam is cashless, so do not expect to pay the driver in cash on buses, trams or the metro.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest way from Schiphol to De Pijp?

Bus 397 to Museumplein costs €6.50 and then you walk about 20 minutes. Train to Centraal plus metro 52 costs €8.90 and involves less walking.

How long does it take to get from Schiphol to De Pijp?

A taxi or private transfer takes about 25 minutes in light traffic. Train plus metro 52 via Amsterdam Zuid takes around 30 minutes, while the bus plus walk takes 50 minutes or more.

Is there a direct train from Schiphol to De Pijp?

No, De Pijp has no NS railway station. Take a train to Amsterdam Zuid or Centraal, then change onto metro 52 to De Pijp.

Can I pay by card on buses and trains?

Yes, contactless bank cards and phones work on NS trains, metro 52 and bus 397. Tap in and out with the same card or device; cash is not used on board.

What is the best way from Schiphol to De Pijp at night?

Night trains run about hourly to Amsterdam Centraal and Amsterdam Zuid, and night bus N97 runs hourly to Museumplein and Leidseplein. From there take a taxi or walk to De Pijp.

Is a private transfer or a taxi better for families with luggage?

A private transfer offers a fixed price, a driver waiting in the arrivals hall and help with luggage, which many families prefer. A metered taxi from the official rank costs €60-€80 and works on demand.

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