NETHERLANDS
Amsterdam Airport Transfers
Book a fixed-price private transfer from Schiphol airport to your Amsterdam address. Useful when the train trip feels like a stretch.
Pick-up airport
Amsterdam airport
Drop-off
Date
Passengers
You'll confirm your drop-off, date and passenger count on GetTransfer to get a fixed price.
Transfer or public transport?
When a transfer makes sense in Amsterdam
Schiphol has one of the best airport rail links in Europe - trains and metros reach Amsterdam Centraal in 15 to 20 minutes for a few euros, so it's usually a reliable option. A private transfer makes more sense with a group, heavy suitcases, small children, or simply when a fixed price to your door beats the unpredictable taxi fare.
Distance & time
Getting in from Schiphol (AMS)
Schiphol is about 15 km south-west of Amsterdam's city centre, roughly 20 to 30 minutes by road depending on traffic. A private transfer is a fixed fare for the whole car, door to door; the train is quicker and cheaper for one, but a transfer spares you the walk from Centraal with bags.
Practical advice
Booking a transfer that works
Lock in your price by booking ahead - a pre-booked transfer is fixed and agreed upon before you fly, and it's almost always cheaper that booking on the day of.
Flight tracking, meet & greet - your driver watches the flight, adjusts for delays, and waits in arrivals with a name board.
No meter, no worries - the price covers the whole car (not each seat) with no surge pricing or luggage supplements.
Children and groups - flag passengers, bags, and child seats when you book so the right vehicle turns up; for four people, one transfer often beats four separate fares.
Common questions
Airport transfers in Amsterdam — FAQs
Do I need an airport transfer in Amsterdam?
You won't need an Airport transfer to 'Dam if you're travelling light - the train from Schiphol to Amsterdam Centraal takes 15 to 20 minutes and costs a few euros. A private transfer is worth it for groups, heavy luggage, families with young children, or if you arrive late, and public transport's limited.
How much is a transfer from Schiphol to central Amsterdam?
A private car transfer is typically around €45 to €65 depending on vehicle size, type and your exact address, confirmed as a fixed price before you book. The train or metro is much cheaper at a few euros, so a transfer is best if you're looking for comfort rather than price - especially with heavy luggage or after a long flight.
Is the train or a transfer better from Schiphol?
For one or two people with light bags, the train is best - it's quick, frequent, and cheap, straight into Centraal in under 20 minutes. For a families and groups, a private transfer is easier: you get a fixed fare, no changes, and the driver drops you right at the door.
Will the driver wait if my flight to Schiphol is delayed?
Yes. Booked airport transfers track your flight and shift the pickup automatically, with free waiting time of around 45 to 60 minutes after landing in Amsterdam. The driver meets you in Schiphol airport's arrivals hall with a name board, so a delay or unexpected early landing won't leave you stranded or out of pocket.
Can I book a transfer to a hotel outside central Amsterdam?
Indeed, fixed-price Amsterdam airport transfers cover any address. This may include a hotel in the centre, a home in the suburbs, or towns beyond Amsterdam like Haarlem or Zaandam. Handy when your stay isn't near a station.
Land in Amsterdam with the car already booked
Fixed price, flight tracked, driver waiting in arrivals.
Book your Amsterdam airport transfer.