Welcome in Amsterdam

Make the most of your stay and make your visit to our capital unforgettable. The city has a lot to offer and public transport is the best way to visit all the sights and attractions. Travelling is very easy with your debit card (OVpay), an OV-chipkaart or paper chip card such as a GVB day ticket. We are happy to take you to your destination, even at night. Have fun traveling!

Multiple languages

Choose your language - Wähle deine Sprache - Choisissez votre langue - Elige tu idioma - Scegli la tua lingua

What are the advantages of OVpay, checking in and out with your debit card, when visiting Amsterdam?

Throughout Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands you can check in and out on the train, bus, tram and metro with your debit card, credit card or mobile phone. You can pay for your trip as easily and securely as you do your shopping in the store. Very handy.

How does OVpay works when visting Amsterdam?

You check in with your contactless debit card, credit card or your payment app on your mobile. And you also check out with the same pass. It is not necessary to register in advance or download an app. You can pay on public transport with a contactless debit card or credit card from Maestro, V PAY, Mastercard or Visa. The price of your trip consists of the basic rate and a price per kilometer (full rate).

How can the GVB app Gappie help you plan and travel in the city?

The free GVB travel app (for iOS and Android) is the app for travelling by tram, (night) bus, metro and ferry in Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands. Plan your trip quickly and easily from your current location to your hotel, restaurant, museum or wherever you want to go in Amsterdam or the Netherlands. You always have the current departure times of all lines with you.

Can you also find museums and attractions in Amsterdam with the GVB app?

In the GVB app Gappie we have listed many nice highlights that you can easily swipe to for travel advice. You can even buy your entrance ticket to a number of museums and attractions in Amsterdam. Just as easy!

Good to know

The GVB app is in two languages: Dutch and English.

Which public transport ticket for Amsterdam suits my visit?

If you are staying in Amsterdam for a day or a few days, a day or multi-day ticket can also be useful and affordable for you. This allows you unlimited travel on all GVB trams, (night) buses and metros throughout Amsterdam.

GVB day ticket (24 hours)

The day ticket is valid for 24 hours from your first check-in. You can transfer at any time and check in and out again as often as you want, within the number of hours on your card.

GVB Group Day Ticket (24 hours)

If you are traveling with your family or with a group (maximum 5 people), there is the affordable GVB Group Ticket for one day.

GVB multi-day ticket (48 - 178 hours)

If you stay longer, there are also tickets for 2 to 7 days (valid for 48 - 168 hours).

Where do you buy your GVB public transport ticket?

You can easily buy public transport tickets, such as the GVB day or multi-day ticket, in the GVB travel app. Just like the Group Day ticket. Paper chip cards are available in many places:

• GVB Service & Tickets counters in the city

• Many vending machines at bus and tram stops and all metro stations

• From the conductor on the tram (only hour and day tickets)

How can GVB Service & Tickets help me when visiting Amsterdam?

For personal information about public transport in Amsterdam, you are very welcome at GVB Service & Tickets. You can get tickets and network maps of all GVB lines throughout Amsterdam here. Check the opening hours and addresses of our 4 offices.