Ov-chipkaart

Can a single 'OV-chipkaart' be used for multiple people from Eindhoven to Amsterdam, and then locally in Amsterdam?

Can a single 'OV-chipkaart' be used for multiple people from Eindhoven to Amsterdam, and then locally in Amsterdam?
  1. Can you use OV Chipkaart in Germany?
  2. Is public transport expensive in Amsterdam?
  3. How much is public transport Amsterdam?
  4. How much does an OV Chipkaart cost?
  5. Can I buy OV-Chipkaart at Schiphol?
  6. How do I get a OV card?
  7. How do you pay for the bus in Amsterdam?
  8. What is the best way to get around in Amsterdam?
  9. Is the Amsterdam card worth it?
  10. Does Amsterdam have a metro system?
  11. How much is a train ticket from Schiphol to Amsterdam Central?

Can you use OV Chipkaart in Germany?

The personal OV-chipkaart is intended for use by residents of the Netherlands, as a Dutch permanent address and bank account must be provided when applying for a card. Residents of Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg can apply for a personal OV-chipkaart by using a Dutch bank account or PayPal.

Is public transport expensive in Amsterdam?

You can buy tickets as you board any bus, most trams or from the machines at any metro station. These are however rather expensive, a single journey (actually you can travel for an hour with this ticket) in Amsterdam will cost €2.90 compared to around €1.20 if you pay by OV Chipkaart.

How much is public transport Amsterdam?

Day tickets / Hourly tickets

Travel productPrice
GVB 1 hour€ 3.20
Bus Tram Metro (BTM) 1.5 hours (valid for GVB, Connexxion, and EBS)€ 6.50
GVB 1 day / 24 hours€ 8.00
GVB child ticket 1 day / 24 hours€ 4.00

How much does an OV Chipkaart cost?

An anonymous OV-chipkaart costs 7.50 euros but comes without travel credit. You can charge credit to the anonymous OV-chipkaart at a service desk or a ticket vending machine at many stations.

Can I buy OV-Chipkaart at Schiphol?

There is no separate OV-chipkaart for tourists. As a tourist you will purchase an anonymous OV-chipkaart or a disposable OV-chipkaart. You will purchase either card at the counter for a public transport company, the device at the station, at a newsagent or at a supermarket.

How do I get a OV card?

You can purchase an anonymous OV-chipkaart at:

  1. sales devices at a station;
  2. operators' counters;
  3. newsagents and supermarkets;
  4. at OVshop, the Chipbizz webshop.

How do you pay for the bus in Amsterdam?

The most convenient option for visitors is a disposable one-hour card or day card (valid for one to seven days). One-hour tickets can be bought from the conductor or driver on the tram or bus. Day tickets can be bought on the tram or purchased in advance. Day cards can not be bought from the driver on the bus.

What is the best way to get around in Amsterdam?

The cheapest way to travel around Amsterdam is walking but if you need to get somewhere fast, the use of an OV chip card is the answer. Being used on trams, buses and metros, the OV chip card (OV-chipkaart) is the easiest way to pay for all your travel about town.

Is the Amsterdam card worth it?

Honestly, if you want to limit yourself to a few select attractions while in Amsterdam, the I amsterdam card is probably not a good value. If you are a fast paced sightseer though and want to see as much of Amsterdam's museums/attractions as possible, this card is really worth considering.

Does Amsterdam have a metro system?

Amsterdam's metro system radiates from Central Station to the city's outlying districts. Its four routes are often the fastest way to reach districts like Bijlmer, Amstelveen and Diemen.

How much is a train ticket from Schiphol to Amsterdam Central?

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam-Centraal by train

Journey timeFrom 14m
PriceFrom €4.60
Distance8 miles (12 km)
Frequency152 trains per day
Departure stationAmsterdam Schiphol Airport

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