Public transport guide in Amsterdam

In this video, I run through the different types of public transport in Amsterdam and how to use them. I cover the tram, metro, ferry and bus (run by GVB) as well as the train (run by NS). In terms of tickets I talk about the GVB ticket, iamsterdam city card, OV card as well as prices and where to buy them. I also talk about OVpay which has very recently been introduced and is available on the GVB network. Finally I share a tip if you get lost on the bus or tram. Whether you are visiting or you’re moving to Amsterdam; I give you the low down on how to use the public transport here. NB I also reference Amsterdam Centraal Station quite a few times. It is a major transportation hub and is a great starting point for buying all ticket types, as well accessing all forms of public transport. Thank you for watching.
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Hello there! My name is Daniella Perera and I’m an artist and vlogger based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. I grew up in Hong Kong and the UK, and I’m of mixed heritage including Chinese, Sri-Lankan, Dutch and Portuguese.
Near the end of 2020, I moved from Kuala Lumpur to Amsterdam with my husband. I have since fallen in love with this city, and I make KZbin videos (every other weekend) about things to do in Amsterdam and tips to settle in faster. The idea behind 'Pocket Lighthouse' was to shine a light on the above topics, and for this information to be accessible on the go.
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[@pocketlighthouse]

Hi everyone! :) Do you have any tips to share about taking public transport in Amsterdam?

[@miekaaahh]

So much better than public transport in London. One of the main things I miss since moving from Amsterdam

[@GresSimJa]

NEVER use metro 51 to get to stations Zuid or Sloterdijk from the city center. You'll waste tons of time and likely arrive late since it's a massive detour that goes around the city. To get to Zuid, use metro 52 (it'll bring you there in 10 minutes). Sloterdijk can be reached by train in about 8 minutes, or by bus if you only have a GVB card (and no OV-chipkaart). Also, if you're staying for at least a week or visiting other cities, please look into getting and using an anonymous OV-chipkaart.

[@Code-on-TRIP]

Buy railcard! Different age has different discount. And there's a discount code too.

[@101Cecilia]

I've watched soo many videos to understand this system for when we take vacation. YOUR VIDEO IS THE BEST: to the point, not a ton of extra running around video, no music so that I can clearly understand you. THANK YOU!

[@pocketlighthouse]

Hi Sharon, thank you so much for posting your comment. It absolutely means the world to me! This video was one of the most difficult ones I have made to date with all the research and footage needed. I am so glad it was worth it :)

[@svennetherlands]

Nice explanation of our public transport. What I often see going "wrong" is that visitors are not always sure where they are and then panic and try to read all the information around them. An easy option is increasingly forgotten: ask other people! There is always a Dutch person nearby who can provide information. We like to do it, even though we can come across as quite distant. ;-) And a pro tip: in most trams you can press the button to open the doors once while driving. The light will then flash. When you arrive at the stop, the door opens automatically. You don't have to press anymore.

[@pocketlighthouse]

True it is possible to ask for help, but for some it is very intimidating especially when you're in a new country. Yup - good tip about the tram button!

[@nurlagrande]

Nobody cares about that!! The prices make no sense, there’s a million hidden charges and it’s almost as if all the apps and websites have been made obsolete on purpose so you kind of just have to throw yourself in and hope for the best.

[@yoonchongong8914]

Best video . Not to fast . very detailed.

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thank you for your comment here! :) Appreciate it

[@rogierdewit1539]

Thank you very much for the clear and complete explanation!

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thanks so much for leaving a comment here. I'm really glad you found it clear and complete.

[@mall231]

Great video! Thanks a lot. You're very well spoken and have a soothing voice. Thank you

[@pocketlighthouse]

So nice of you to say that, thank you

[@hedin_st]

Definitely the best video on the topic

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate you saying that :)

[@tikiortaka]

The first video I am watching while a on train from Brussels and Amsterdam and honestly I know everything I need. Thank you tons!!

[@pocketlighthouse]

It's comments like yours that really make my day! :) Thank you and hope you had a good trip.

[@Code-on-TRIP]

Buy railcard! Different age has different discount. And there's a discount code too.

[@cinnamonsofi]

This video is gold

[@pocketlighthouse]

Really appreciate your positive feedback, thank you!

[@awajcman]

Very good and useful explanation. Thank you

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate you giving me feedback on this video.

[@jackvandersluis1723]

Well you sumned it up very nicely! Good information! Nice vlog! 👏👍

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thank you so much Jack. I'm very glad you think so :)

[@ramyyoussef9220]

Perfect video. Thanks a lot

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thanks v much :)

[@twinaxel]

Nice Sharing very interesting video

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thank you I appreciate the positive feedback!

[@anilpanchaksharaiah3929]

I am planning vacation tour to Amsterdam and this video gave a very clear picture of how and what options to choose for public transport. Thanks a lot for clear, precise and no non sense background music video. Appreciate your effort.

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment here. It's v rare that I get such a detailed message like this. These videos take me a huge amount of time to research, shoot and edit - so rare comments like yours particularly brighten my day! :) Thank you

[@JA-tw8pv]

Agreed. It's CLEAR. At the right speed.

[@deeparavi5075]

Thanks for this excellent video

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thanks so much for saying that :)

[@bubba1984]

super useful, thank you, down to the wire, that's what I needed so we don't have to duke it out on the spot once off the plane! Thank you! The door buttons and bell is exactly the same as our system in San Francisco so totally familiar with how it works!

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thank you for your comment here. I'm happy you found this video useful and glad you're already familiar with the door/bell system too.

[@theodorronquist2785]

This video was comprehensive and to the point. All hail the algoritm

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thanks for the positive feedback on my video!

[@SoumyaChowdhury-cs7qf]

Nice explanation

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thanks for your positive feedback!

[@SoumyaChowdhury24081995]

Nice info

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thank you!

[@gerardkonstapel6744]

For visitors ❤excellent video. Main thing I think you've missed is that visitors changing beween operators like train and metro DO need to check out the first operator and after that check in to the second. A lot of people even from the Netherlands forget that.

[@pocketlighthouse]

That's a great tip and thank you for sharing this here!

[@nurlagrande]

Absolutely ridiculous. You have to just guess basically!!

[@Code-on-TRIP]

take train is convenient. Use railcard! Different age has different discount. And there's a discount code too.

[@evanfort]

If you update this video, please include a description of where to tap in at the airport. I looked around for 20 minutes and never found a place for ov pay

[@pocketlighthouse]

Hi Evan thank you for your comment. I won't be updating this particular video about the airport, but will hopefully be making a future video about the airport soon. I hope you still found this particular video helpful as it was one of the harder ones to make.

[@Paco_Gaepedores]

Thanks ❤

[@pocketlighthouse]

You're most welcome

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

Thank you

[@pocketlighthouse]

You're welcome

[@curiosidadesdecarla5817]

Loved the video very explanatory. However I’m currently living here and would love to know which would be the cheapest option and how much the transport cost normally. Does the OVchipkaart make each ticket cheaper than buying it through contactless? I also wanted to ask what happens when you forget to tick out when you descend from a tram or bus? thanks 😊

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thanks so much for the positive feedback on this video. You raise some really good questions which I don't have all the answers to right now. Think I need to make a video on this!

[@woozienebunu]

This is an excellent video! Clear, concise, and full of valuable information. Do you happen to know if NS trains do not do seat reservations for domestic trips (and does this mean one can potentially sit anywhere in a wagon of the class for which they purchased their ticket)? Also NS-related, since the one-way tickets do not specify any times, is it safe to assume that one can take any train within those 24-hours in their desired direction?

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thank you v much for the positive feedback on this video. For all the domestic trips I've taken with NS trains so far - I have not reserved a seat and have just tried to find one. Most of the time I do, but it v much depends on what day, location & time you travel. In terms of the validity of the ticket I would assume you can only travel on the date of that ticket - but given you mention 24 hours I would double check this with NS directly.

[@kashyappatel8618]

Great explanation! Point to point information. Gvb public transport tickes are valid for any routes where Gvb operates or are there any city limits? For example Is it possible to travel to Zaanse Schans using this ticket?

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thanks for the positive feedback. Yes the Gvb ticket is just for the Gvb network which covers broadly speaking central amsterdam. Zaanse Schans is in Zaandam, so the Gvb ticket won't get you there. I believe you can take the train, or bus run by another company called connexxion.

[@Tamara-gh5fn]

Thank you for that informative video! I would like to know whether or not I need to check in and out during train transfer (when I just change the tracks and have up to 4 minutes for that)?

[@pocketlighthouse]

Hi Tamara, thank you for your comment. In my experience using NS trains, I haven't needed to tap in & out when doing a train transfer and simply changing platforms. However I have been made aware that there are other train operators in the Netherlands and if you switch to a different train provider, then you may need to check in and out then.

[@Thomas_TdK]

Ns is not the only train company. In Amsterdam yes, if you don’t count eurostar or Thalys. But you will find other train companies in the Netherlands

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thanks for your comment.

[@topkek7285]

Thank you for the video, it was quite informativ. I'll visit Amsterdam next week and I have a question. Does the I amsterdam city card include transport to Keukenhof? Is there an allrounder card for all the public transport (including trains)? Or should I get a ticket for the shuttle bus to Keukenhof?

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thanks for your comment. The iamsterdam city card is just for the GVB network and won't get you to Keukenhof. The Amsterdam and region travel ticket (see NS website) might be a good option.

[@annaliamorganti1885]

I really liked your video, I'm planning my trip to Amsterdam and it vas very useful, thank you. I have two questions: Is it possible to pay with the card or smartphone via contactless or NFC for the public transportation? What are the QR code under the ticket reader for?

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thank you for your positive feedback. For the ticket reader, you could use OV pay which means you can use your debit, credit card or mobile phone. I would double check the OV pay website for a list of permitted cards. The QR code reader is used for example by people who have bought a GVB ticket using the app. Given all the choices available, having a paper ticket is the easiest and quickest to scan.

[@TheSilzy]

Awesome video, very clear and to the point! 👏🏻 I’ll be visiting Amsterdam at the end of the month but staying in Haarlem and moving around from there. Which card would you recommend? I’m planning on spending 2 days tops in Amsterdam and then visit other places. Also, if I buy a 24h card do I also need to tap in and out for every ride?

[@pocketlighthouse]

Hi there and thank you for the positive feedback. I'm glad the video is helpful. It depends where exactly you're visiting and frequency. On the NS website, have a look at the different ticket options eg advance/group tickets, the Amsterdam regional ticket (as it does cover Haarlem) and the Holland ticket (to go further afield). Separately for the 24H GVB or iamsterdam ticket, yes always tap in and out for every ride.

[@clarissagarcia123]

Very usefull thank you! What about family ticket? Do children have to have a ticket as well?

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thanks for your positive comment here. Looking at the GVB website, there is a child and group ticket available. You can also get in touch with GVB directly via whatsapp.

[@MEMORODieBankderErinnerungeneV]

Great video. Do you know, if I purchase two online tickets (for 2 persons) for several days in the GVB-App, will there be two different QR-Codes in the smartphone to check in and out in the tram? Thanks and kind regards from Munich, Bavaria.

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thank you for your positive feedback on my video. It means a lot to me! If you're referring to a group ticket using the GVB app, you get a separate code for each person. However just to let you know, I have observed people having issues scanning the QR code. I would strongly recommend buying a paper ticket before getting on any public transport. With a paper ticket, you can move on and off the tram quickly and each person can also be responsible for their own ticket (as opposed to the GVB app group ticket which can only be on 1 phone).

[@eminemvenky2977]

Great video, can we leverage 3-4 travel day pass for travel from Eindhoven airport to Amsterdam central? Thanks in advance!

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thanks for the positive comment! I'm afraid I don't know of a 3-4 day travel pass that also includes Amsterdam and Eindhoven. I cover the different ticket types in this video if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqmpq6aoeq1lpZYsi=ljb4uC0Fz-Fu8KzW

[@user-hu9ux6sq3s]

Good day. This video was very informative. Just a quick question.... If i buy an OV card, can I use that card to travel to Delft or Leiden? Or do I need another type of card for travel outside of Amsterdam?

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thanks for the positive feedback. The OV card can be used nationwide.

[@asiancooking5297]

Lovely video sweet heart. I am bit confused, could you please clarify how much 3 days travel card which will covers airport and city centre. Me and my wife will plan to visit beautiful Amsterdam. Regards

[@pocketlighthouse]

Hi, you might want to consider the Amsterdam Travel ticket which would cover the airport and city centre and costs I believe 30 euros for 3 days.

[@asiancooking5297]

@@pocketlighthouse Thank you so much x

[@SuperPeterpan79]

Hi. We will be staying Utrecht as our base station mainly. And will be commuting out to amsetrdam and other near by towns and cities. Which transportation card do u think will best suits us. We are a family of 4 dt includes 2 kids

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thanks for your comment. Really depends on how long you're staying, how far you plan to travel and how frequently you plan to do that. I'd have a look at the NS website at their various products. There's the Holland Travel Ticket for example, plus depending on the age of your kids they may need tickets too. An OV anonymous chipcard might also be good option if you're not really getting your money's worth on the Holland Travel Ticket.

[@SuperPeterpan79]

@@pocketlighthouse we will be there for 5 days. Kids are 11 & 13. Do i need to buy 4 cards or one loaded wd enough credit is enough for all 4 of us. Any advise n tip will be helpful.

[@soulangel19]

Question.. we are going to be staying at Zwanenburg area.. is that considered as central amsterdam? Can we use the gvb to go there as well? Thanks a bunch! Great video btw.. 😊

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thanks for your comment. I'm not familiar with that area, but plugging it into Google it looks like your options getting into the centre would be mainly train. You could take a bus/train combo too but that bus isn't run by gvb.

[@towfikasultana9022]

Hi... thanks for the very helpful video... I will be traveling to Amsterdam for 3 days, and will only be in the city... should I get a GVB 72 hour pass or just pay with my contacless card every time? Also, when does the 72 hour begin for the GVB pass?

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thanks for your comment. It really depends on how frequently you will be travelling as the GVB card gives you unlimited travel. The clock starts ticking the first time you tap in with the card.

[@deanv8663]

@@pocketlighthouse I was going to ask the same question. From your answer, I assume that with contactless payment, they do not have a daily cap like the transportation system in London?

[@joshb8947]

Can you use the OV-chipkaart to travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam and other cities and back by just tapping in/out or do you have to buy separate NS tickets to use when going between cities?

[@pocketlighthouse]

Hi Josh, yes you can use it throughout the Netherlands.

[@irismuller3114]

Hi there. This video is very explanatory. I do have a question though. I am visiting the Netherlands for a whole month but I am stying in Almere and would go to Amsterdam daily. If I buy the monthly Dal Vrij card for 120 Euros, does it only include the train ride from Almere to Amsterdam? So do I need to buy an extra ticket for the bus/tram/metro in Amsterdam? This is all very expensive and confusing haha.

[@pocketlighthouse]

Hi Iris, thank you for your comment. Looking at the NS website, the Dal Vrij discount is just for the trains. However I was under the impression that season tickets were aimed at residents rather than tourists, and you might well need a personal OV chipcard. I would recommend getting in touch with NS directly to discuss your situation.

[@mayo.10]

What are the pros to the GVB card as opposed to the OV chipcard? Im travelling in Amsterdam and Rotterdam for a week and a half, so im trying to figure out which to buy. Thanks for the vid:)

[@pocketlighthouse]

Given that you're travelling in 2 places, a blue OV chipcard is probably the better choice. The GVB ticket gives you unlimited travel in Amsterdam for a set period of time, but I did read somewhere that you can also load one off travel products such as a 24 hour ticket onto a blue OV chipcard. Not 100% sure this is correct though - so worth double checking.

[@nurlagrande]

WHY is it all so unnecessarily confusing and expensive??

[@Zoeyw1]

Can you by gvb 1-3 day cards at schphiol or do I need to go all the way to centraal

[@pocketlighthouse]

According to the GVB website, the GVB day ticket & 2-4 day tickets are available from AKO's Luchthaven Schiphol.

[@ejshaikh]

Thanks for this video...i am planning to visit Amsterdam for 5 days and looking for a hotel in Sloterdjik. Will the Amsterdam Travel Ticket be the best option for me? And where can i buy it from?

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thank you for your comment. I've never purchased an Amsterdam Travel Ticket before but according to the NS website, you can buy them at one of their counters.

[@mf_erxsa]

Hi! Can I use the OvPay with multiple check ins? I mean, use one same card to pay for four tickets on check ins and check outs for the same trip 😅

[@pocketlighthouse]

Hi there, I don't think so - but you could double check with the OVPay people. Logistically it would be difficult to do it especially on fast moving transport like the tram & bus, because you wouldn't have enough time to tap out 4 people on your own.

[@sana6445]

Hi, I am from UK going to visit soon for the first time and I’m nervous about the transport but your video is making me feel better thankfully ahah😂 So on the trams do I have to press a stop button to be able for the tram to stop at the station I want? Because I’m used to the uk trams where it automatically just stops and every single stop listed, and only used to pressing the button on buses here. 😮

[@pocketlighthouse]

I'm glad this video has been helpful and I hope you have a great time! For the trams, they don't automatically stop at every station - so you definitely need to press the bell in good time. A lot of trams will have a screen in the carriage showing the route in real time, plus there'll be announcements of the next stop. Occasionally the screens aren't working (and the announcements are hard to hear), so it does help being vaguely familiar with the names of the tram stops ahead of time. Worst case, look at the ticket reader for the name of the next stop.

[@sana6445]

@@pocketlighthouse ohh, thank you so much. I will definitely remember then. Also I am going to buy a Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket, do you know if I can pick it up at the Ams schipol airport? I’ve been trying to find out but all the websites have been confusing me and I am just unsure on where to collect it 😅

[@pocketlighthouse]

@45 I believe you can. I've done a whole video about tickets. Check out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqmpq6aoeq1lpZYsi=-msJCt6QqGM8sopv

[@sana6445]

@@pocketlighthouse thank you so much for the help

[@farmecologist3395]

@pocketlighthouse It looks like "OVpay" is the way to go for a traveler. True? Is it fully rolled out and functioning?

[@pocketlighthouse]

OVpay is pretty widespread. I don't know off the top of my head if it's fully fully rolled out across all networks in the country. It's worth checking if your foreign bank card would be accepted. I think buying the GVB paper ticket is the best way to go for unlimited travel as it's one payment upfront (as opposed to multiple payments) and it's quick to scan at the ticket reader too.

[@horvejkulhvk6772]

My hotel is around sloterdijk and i would like to go to volendam and zaanse schans. Could the GVB 2 days pass cover the trip (train/sprinter/ bus/ tram?) Or should i buy another ticket?

[@pocketlighthouse]

A GVB ticket covers the GVB network of buses, trams & metro. It doesn't include any sprinter or intercity trains. As you plan to travel further afield, I'd suggest looking at eg the NS website at their various ticket options.

[@horvejkulhvk6772]

@@pocketlighthouse is there also any application like Google map that u could suggest for checking what kind of bus and also the cost of the trip?

[@e.a4795]

Hi, i want to go to Amsterdam for 3 days. Which ticket is suitable for the city and suburbs? And how should I buy?

[@pocketlighthouse]

If you go to the NS website, and click on all tickets and supplements - you'll see the various 'tourism' tickets you can buy. It depends on where exactly you plan to travel to, so check the list for each ticket type. Alternatively depending on the frequency of your travel, you could also consider just using an OV card.

[@justkding]

Hello there, just stumbled upon your video while trying to collect info for my upcoming travel to Amsterdam. Thank you for the information. We are reaching schipol and are supposed to go to Lisse directly from there. We are booked in Lisse for 3 days and around 5 days in Amsterdam. Our Ams hotel is around 4 kms from Dam Square. We are planning to visit Baarle Nasau, Giethoorn, Zanse Schans etc from Amsterdam. I'm confused between Annonymus chipkart and Amsterdam and Regional tickets. Which will be more suitable? We will travel every day for sure maybe within Amsterdam and sometimes out of Amsterdam area. Will you please help me make my decision? Thank you so much

[@alcidesforever]

If you travel outside of Amsterdam, I would get an anonymous ov-chipcard. The Iamsterdam card is only valid within Amsterdam(,I think, 95% sure). It is not valid in Baarle Nasau, Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans. GVB is an Amsterdam City public transport Company, only operation in Amsterdam. Different cities/regions have different companies, For instance, Rotterdam has RET, not GVB. To cover the whole country, buy a blue anonymous ov-chip-card (hard plastic, not paper). You can buy them at train stations.

[@pocketlighthouse]

Hello Kunal, that sounds like such an amazing trip you have planned! :) With regard to your questions, let me come back to you on this.

[@pocketlighthouse]

Hi Kunal. With regard to your travel query, the Amsterdam Regional Travel Ticket would only cover your Zanse Schans trip and not Baarle Nasau or Giethoorn. Depending on your travel plans, it would be worth looking into the Holland Travel Ticket instead on the NS website as this will get you further afield. I would also compare this with the other NS ticket deals on offer eg group tickets, advance tickets. As for the blue OV chipcard, you can also travel on the train with I believe a minimum balance of €20 on it, but I would certainly look into the above deals first.

[@johnhenfrey5936]

Visiting Amsterdam in September so a quick question. I want to go to the Railway station and just photograph trains, then leave, do you have such a thing, as a platform ticket?

[@pocketlighthouse]

Hi there, I'm afraid I've never heard of a platform ticket before. I would get in touch with NS trains or the station perhaps.

[@johnhenfrey5936]

@@pocketlighthouse thanks very much.

[@PandaePrincesa]

Hi! I planning a month in The Netherlands. Planning to stay in Zaandam, and then visit the museums in Amsterdam, and then main cities of the country. Would you recommend a specific card? I m thinking i Amsterdam city card for 120 hours, but for the rest... Confusing... Can you help? Thanks

[@pocketlighthouse]

Hi there. It's difficult for me to say as it will really depend on your itinerary. As you're staying a month, an OV anonymous chipcard might come in handy. But you might also want to consider something like the Holland Travel Ticket/Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket depending on your itinerary.

[@RachelMaryB]

If I am a tourist that is going to be in Amsterdam, Leiden, Rotterdam, and Utrecht over the course of a week, would the anonymous OV card be the best option? Thank you!

[@pocketlighthouse]

It depends on the frequency of your travel but overall I'd say probably yes as having to buy a ticket before each and every trip from a machine/counter would be a pain. In addition it's worth checking the different ticket options available from NS as there's quite a big range. Buying tickets online from NS is also €1 cheaper than buying the paper version.

[@RachelMaryB]

As an update, I did end up getting the anonymous card. I recommend that over tapping your own credit card because at the end of the trip, I was able to go to an attendant at the station who refunded me the remaining balance on the card and fix my account for the few times i incorrectly tapped in and tapped out.

[@nghiaho535]

Can you use the contact less bank credit card (Visa, Master Card, etc) to board the bus rather than buying bus ticket? Thanks.

[@pocketlighthouse]

Yes this would fall under OV Pay. For foreign contactless debit or credit cards- Maestro, V pay, Mastercard, or Visa should work.

[@ThemisNef]

Hello there! Great video, thanks a lot! A question - I'm going to arrive in Amsterdam Schiphol in a few days. I'm planning to stay in Amsterdam for 3 days, that's why I'm going to buy the GVB 72hrs ticket. Does this ticket cover my transfer from the airport to the city center? Or do I have to buy a NS ticket as well?

[@holycrapchris]

GVB doesn't cover intercity rail, so if you take NS rail, that's a separate ticket.

[@holycrapchris]

Oh, and protip, there are two NS ticket machines at the airport before you pass the customs area. Those will likely be less busy than the machines closer to the platform.

[@ThemisNef]

@@holycrapchris Thank you very, very much for your replies. Your tip seems really helpful - however, I've noticed that when purchasing an NS ticket, I have to enter the exact time I'm planning to board the train. Isn't it a bit risky to purchase a ticket from a NS machine far away from the platform - in case, e.g., I don't find my way easily to the train platforms and dont get there on time?....

[@Wafa21]

@@ThemisNef NS tickets are never tied to a certain boarding time. The time is only given as a planning tool for yourself. The ticket is valid for any time on the route that you buy the ticket for.

[@ThemisNef]

@@Wafa21 Ah, I wasnt aware of that. Thank you very much for your reply and help.

[@mss7305]

Hey hello I have a list of a couple of routes I’m planning and I wanted to know if the GVB is gonna work out for all of them : 1- Airport -> Heathrowstraat 5 -> Rozengracht 117 -> Elementenstraat 25 -> Atlantisplein 1 -> Heathrowstraat 5 2- Heathrowstraat 5 -> Lijnbaansgracht 234A -> Hemkade 48 -> Heathrowstraat 5 3- Heathrowstraat 5 -> IJdock 6 -> Contactweg 68 -> Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 28 -> IJdock 6 4- IJdock 6 -> Europaplein 1 -> Atlantisplein 1 -> IJdock 6 5- IJdock 6 -> airport

[@pocketlighthouse]

Hi there, I would use something like Google maps or an app called 9292 to work out your different routes and what transport you need for each.

[@grahammarsden4130]

I'm coming to Amsterdam from England in a few weeks time and I'm staying for 6 nights. I will arrive into Schiphol Airport on Saturday 22nd July. I'm staying in a Hotel in Zaandam. I want to know does this 3 day travel pass cover the train from Schiphol Airport to Zaandam or will I have to pay a single fare from the Airport to Zaandam. I will most likely just stay in Zaandam on the Saturday evening and have a look around. I will travel into Amsterdam all the other days that I'm there.

[@pocketlighthouse]

Hi Graham. If you're referring to a GVB or iamsterdam city card, then they both don't include the trains.

[@grahammarsden4130]

@@pocketlighthouse Yes that's what I was referring to. It didn't look like it covered the Zaandam area. Would I be best just travelling on a daily ticket from Zaandam to Amsterdam Central and back each day. Thanks for your reply.

[@MrNag_s]

I need one information. If im having Amsterdam City card , I can use it from Airport to Amsterdam transport also ?

[@pocketlighthouse]

The card doesn't include travel from the airport I'm afraid.

[@lepetitchat123]

Will I be fined if my metro journey takes too long? I want to take the whole line and maybe check out at the station where I start, Is it allowed?

[@pocketlighthouse]

That's a good question which I'm afraid I don't know the answer to. It would be best to get in touch with GVB-they can be contacted over whatsapp too.

[@arnoldpalthe3915]

@@pocketlighthouseWhat you're planning to do is not allowed. you check in for a single trip only, not a return

[@PaulDanciu]

As turist there is any tickets by days,for public transport only?

[@pocketlighthouse]

Hi there. Sorry I don't understand your question?

[@PerihanAslan]

Hello we will stay at airport Hotel then we will use the train for 5 days Which ticket will be cheaper and suitable for to people? And one anonymous card can be use by 2 people?? Thanks a lit

[@pocketlighthouse]

Hi there. The anonymous card can be used by multiple people separately, but only one person at a time. If there's 2 of you travelling together, then 2 cards would be needed. NS have various ticket options depending on when and where you're travelling, so I would suggest checking out their website which is ns.nl

[@brozius]

Keep in mind that some tickets are not valid in the morning and afternoon rush hour.

[@BlaxJakx]

Only at the start of the video but can uk people just tap their app pay using there phone for the trains, trams and all these other missions of public transports you have. Literally love the way it’s done out there. I get A hand full of the same bus that smells and shakes 😂

[@pocketlighthouse]

I have seen people use their phones (OVPay), but check out the OVPay website to be sure.

[@allanjlansangan]

for tourists, is it convenient to travel with your luggage when taking public transport?

[@pocketlighthouse]

Hi Allan. I would say it's okay depending on whether you're travelling at rush hour. Hand luggage is doable, but larger pieces will be tricky.

[@hannamarybredenkamp3544]

Good day. With a 3 day pass in Amsterdam, what museums will i be able to enter for free.

[@pocketlighthouse]

Hi there, if you're referring to the iamsterdam city card - then it would be best to check their website (there's a section called 'See and do') for all the museums you can access for free or at a discount.

[@guillevanbart]

Hi, we are going to stay in Hillegom during 5 days, but we want to travel to Zandvort, Harleem and AMSTERDAM , i olny have 9292 app, it will be useful??? thanks

[@pocketlighthouse]

I use both the 9292 app and google

[@rsb8653]

For tourists is it better to get a card for travel on trams and metros .

[@pocketlighthouse]

The GVB ticket is for tram, bus and metro. You can't get one just for the bus and metro separately.

[@lostlemil]

Is it possible to pay with cash or do I have to pay by card?

[@pocketlighthouse]

If you mean paying by cash on say the tram - this isn't possible. I'm afraid I don't know if it's possible to pay by cash using a ticket vending machine off the top of my head. I would get in touch with GVB directly on this.

[@myhappyending_]

Bus and trains.. they work 24/7? How does It work at night?

[@pocketlighthouse]

Hi Priscila. There are night buses and trains that run less frequently - see the NS and GVB websites.

[@rockingsweden4894]

I am there for 5 days. Is there a single pass which can be purchased?

[@pocketlighthouse]

I would have a look at the ticket options available on the NS website as it depends on where you'll be and where you want to travel.

[@klaasdeboer8106]

I live for about 30 years in Amsterdam, but still the bike is so much quicker that I use pubic transport at most once a year, and I still don't know which line goes where.

[@pocketlighthouse]

Nice that you bike around! :)

[@garysandel6549]

Can you pay at kiosks using a credit card?

[@brozius]

If you can pay contactless with it then YES.

[@pocketlighthouse]

What kind of kiosk do you mean exactly?

[@alcidesforever]

Not a lot of shops or companies let you pay with credit cards (supermarkets, for example). We all use debet cards. (we like to earn our money before we spent it, not the other way around, lol. We hate having debt!)

[@garysandel6549]

@@alcidesforever thank you. Unfortunately, I do other way around. I let the banks pay my expenses interest free and I pay them back monthly. They give me discounts and incentives, hoping that I will carry a balance, but I never do.

[@alcidesforever]

@@garysandel6549 No man, just my view on things, but you are being manipulated and scammed. In the Netherlands every advertisement that talks about financing, is obligated to announce 'Borrowing money costs money'. Companies, including credit card companies, only exist to make money. There is nothing wrong with companies in that sense, but you as a consumer should be aware of that. No commercial product has been sold, ever, to make your life better. It was sold to make profit. (it can still be a good product) Edit: sorry about the rant. I wish you a nice stay in the Netherlands, just be aware we dont use credit cards very much.

[@martinettenes1789]

.. I like the information you provide but the background music is a bit disturbing and, in my opinion, only your voice is important and, as such, should not be interrupted ...

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thanks for the feedback on the audio levels and music

[@siddarth_thiru]

Is it just my right earphone that's broken?

[@pocketlighthouse]

My apologies for that, that is my bad. When I made this video I was switching to a new editing software. It was really hard to use it at first, so I unfortunately missed this adjustment.

[@brozius]

You can pay now with only your bankcard. no need for these other cards.

[@pocketlighthouse]

Thanks for your comment.

[@cLeVeRbOoKwOrM123]

Even with foreign debit card?

[@brozius]

@@cLeVeRbOoKwOrM123 Yes, I think so! The Dutch railway site mentions this: Check in and out using your contactless debit card, credit card or mobile phone. Easy if you travel on the train infrequently!

[@brozius]

@@cLeVeRbOoKwOrM123 View the costs on your bank account statement The cost of your journey will be aggregated and debited from your bank account the following day. The payment always has a payment reference that starts with NLOV, followed by 14 numbers and letters.

[@cLeVeRbOoKwOrM123]

@@brozius thanks for the info!

[@mariadebake5483]

Hello Daniella! Pity you changed the name of your channel

[@pocketlighthouse]

Hi Maria! Had to be done to differentiate my art from my YT channel :)

[@spencer6683]

why are you only talking in my right ear

[@pocketlighthouse]

My apologies for that, that is my bad. When I made this video I was switching to a new editing software. It was really hard to use it at first, so I unfortunately missed this adjustment.

[@nickedwards9977]

God, it seems horrendous.. why do they have a thousand different cards and bullshit rules. LONDON - card in and out, done!

[@pocketlighthouse]

It's ok once you get used to it :)

[@arnoldpalthe3915]

@@pocketlighthouse we now have card in and out as well and it is called OV pay