The map at a glance
The official network map (PDF) can be downloaded from GVB's site, gvb.nl. We do not reproduce it: here are the useful lines.
| Line | Route | Useful for |
|---|---|---|
| Metro 52 | Noord – Noorderpark – Centraal – Rokin – Vijzelgracht – De Pijp – Europaplein – Zuid | Dam, De Pijp, RAI, Zuid station |
| Metro 53 and 54 | Centraal – Nieuwmarkt – Waterlooplein – Weesperplein – Wibautstraat – Amstel – Bijlmer ArenA | Red Light District, Rembrandt House, Johan Cruijff Arena |
| Metro 50 and 51 | western and southern lines (Sloterdijk, Lelylaan, Zuid, Amstel) | of little use to visitors |
| Tram | 2, 5, 13, 14, 17 and others | museums, Anne Frank, Artis, Leidseplein |
| Ferry | free, behind Centraal | Noord, EYE, A'DAM Lookout, NDSM |
Metro: line 52 and lines 53 and 54
| Station | Nearby |
|---|---|
| Centraal | Central Station, IJ ferries, trains to Schiphol |
| Rokin | Dam Square, Munttoren |
| Vijzelgracht | canals and Weteringcircuit |
| De Pijp | Albert Cuyp Market |
| Europaplein, Zuid | RAI, Zuidas, Zuid station |
| Noorderpark, Noord | Amsterdam-Noord district |
| Nieuwmarkt | Nieuwmarkt, Red Light District |
| Waterlooplein | Rembrandt House, Jewish Museum |
| Bijlmer ArenA | Johan Cruijff Arena |
Tram and ferry: where to get off
| Sight | How to get there |
|---|---|
| Anne Frank House | trams 13 and 17, stop Westermarkt |
| Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum | trams 2 and 5, stop Rijksmuseum or Museumplein |
| Leidseplein and Vondelpark | several trams, including 2 and 5, stop Leidseplein |
| Rembrandtplein | trams 4 and 14 |
| Artis and Hortus | tram 14 |
| A'DAM Lookout and EYE | free ferry from Centraal to Buiksloterweg |
| NDSM | free ferry from Centraal to NDSM |
Tickets, hours and the airport
1-hour ticket: 3.40 EUR. 24-hour pass: 10.00 EUR; 48 hours: 16.00 EUR; 72 hours: 21.50 EUR. Pay-per-trip with OVpay (contactless card) costs 1.16 EUR plus 0.217 EUR per kilometre: always tap in and out. Metro and trams run roughly from 06:00 to half past midnight, then night buses take over. The metro does not go to Schiphol: take the train from Centraal, see Schiphol airport and the centre.
Works and changes
GVB suspended metro line 50 this summer (4 July to 16 August 2026) for works. A press article reports that lines 50 and 53 will merge from December 2027: not confirmed by GVB. We found no announced closure for November 2026; check gvb.nl the day before.
Further reading
Details on fares, bikes and taxis: transport in Amsterdam, bike or tram. All-inclusive passes are compared in Amsterdam tourist passes and the tourist card.
