Taking the train to the airport
The train is a relaxed and comfortable way to get to the airport, and it saves money for parking as well.
Get to and from Schiphol Airport train station quickly
There are direct trains to and from Schiphol from many stations, and most others require changing trains only once. The train arrives underneath the airport. There is space for your luggage between the seats and under the seat bottoms to prevent your luggage from inconveniencing other passengers and to ensure that the space between carriages remains accessible. If your carriage is full, there is usually more space at the front and back of the train. Luggage carts are available for your convenience at Schiphol station. The departures area is just a few minutes' walk from the station platform.
Arrive at Schiphol even more quickly with Intercity direct
Travellers from Amsterdam Centraal, Rotterdam Centraal and Breda can use the Intercity direct service. If your trip includes the route between Rotterdam Centraal and Schiphol Airport, then you must pay a supplement in addition to your NS ticket. No supplement is necessary on the stretch between Amsterdam Centraal and Schiphol Airport and between Rotterdam Centraal and Breda.
In 17 minutes to Schiphol from Amsterdam Central
There are eight Sprinter trains per hour running daily between Schiphol and Amsterdam Central Station via Sloterdijk and Lelylaan. With a travel time of just 17 minutes and a one-way ticket costing €5.20 (full fare in 2025), the train is a sustainable choice.
Purchase your train tickets easily online, without booking fees, or at the ticket machines at the station. Don’t forget to check in and out: use the gates at Amsterdam Central and the check-in poles at Schiphol. Trains typically depart from platform 3 at Schiphol, but always check the station signs for the latest information.
Check the current departure times for flights from Schiphol.
Get to and from Eindhoven Airport quickly and easily
Thanks to the shuttle bus service, you can get from Eindhoven Centraal station to Eindhoven Airport and vice versa in less than 20 minutes. To ride the shuttle bus, you must have a round-trip ticket to and from Eindhoven Airport. To pay for your trip, simply check in and out using your OV-chipkaart, e-ticket or single-use chipkaart.
Maintenance along the route
The railway to and from Schiphol needs regular maintenance like any other locations in the country. If you would like to know if any engineering work is scheduled that may have an influence on your journey, please visit the NS Travel Planner.