When does the pass start — the moment I collect it or on a specific date?

The pass activates on your first check-in. Once active, it runs for your chosen consecutive days, ending at 4:00 AM on the morning after the final day.

Can I use this pass to get from Schiphol to my hotel on arrival?

Yes. The pass covers both the direct train between Schiphol and Amsterdam stations and the Airport Express bus 397, so it works for your very first journey into the city.

Does the pass cover night buses?

It includes the Niteliner N97 between Schiphol and the city centre, but does not cover other night bus services operated by EBS, Arriva or Connexxion.

Do children need their own ticket?

Children under 4 travel free and do not need a pass. Children aged 4 and over require their own ticket.

What if the collection counter is closed when I arrive?

Vending machines at Schiphol Baggage Reclaim (Areas 1–4) and the Canal-side machines at Amsterdam Centraal are available 24 hours a day, so you can always collect your pass on arrival.

Are tram routes to the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum included?

Yes — all GVB tram lines are included, giving you direct access to Museumplein and other major Amsterdam attractions without any additional fare.

GVB Amsterdam Travel Ticket

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Duration

2 days

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Unlimited GVB trams, buses, metro and ferries within Amsterdam

Second-class rail travel between Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam stations

Amsterdam Airport Express bus 397 (Schiphol–city centre)

Niteliner N97 night bus service

GVB ferry crossings

Not included

First-class rail travel

Trams, buses, night buses and metro services operated by EBS, Arriva or Connexxion (except buses 397 and N97)

Travel outside the Amsterdam GVB zone

How to redeem

Amsterdam, Netherlands

1Collect your pass from vending machines or staffed NS/GVB counters at Schiphol Airport (Baggage Reclaim Areas 1–4, open 24 hours), Amsterdam Centraal Station (Canal-side vending machines open 24 hours; NS Service & Tickets Centre side open 24 hours), Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA or Amsterdam Zuid. Activate the pass by checking in on your first journey — it then runs for your chosen consecutive days.

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Know before you go

The pass covers GVB services only. Buses and trams run by EBS, Arriva or Connexxion (other than routes 397 and N97) are not included.

Each day's validity runs from midnight to 4:00 AM the following morning — not a rolling 24-hour window from first use.

Departure times and service frequency vary. Check the GVB or NS website before travelling.

Vending machine collection requires a payment card; check accepted card types at your chosen machine.

Staffed service counters have limited hours at some stations — see redemption counter times before planning your arrival.

GVB Amsterdam Travel Ticket

GVB Amsterdam Travel Ticket

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