How much does a taxi from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Amsterdam cost?

€40–55 to Amsterdam city centre in 2026. Exact fare depends on your destination and traffic conditions.

Is there a flat rate taxi from AMS?

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol taxis use a metered fare. Always insist the driver uses the meter.

What are the taxi alternatives at AMS?

Intercity/Sprinter train — €5.50 to Amsterdam Central, 17 min. Uber — fixed upfront price, usually €35–45 to city centre. NS train to Leiden / Rotterdam / The Hague — cheaper than taxis for longer distances

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Taxi Fares

Amsterdam, Netherlands · EUR · 2026

Typical fare

€40–55 to Amsterdam city centre

Look for: black or silver (Schiphol Taxi)

Fare Estimates by Destination

Based on official meter rates ± 15%

Amsterdam city centre (Centrum)€37–€50

Schiphol Taxi fixed rate ~€47

Amsterdam Central Station area€39–€52

Rotterdam city centre€133–€179

~€120–140

The Hague (Den Haag)€113–€152

~€90–110

Utrecht city centre€113–€152

~€90–110

Fares in EUR. Tolls, surcharges, and tips may add extra.

Practical Tips

✓Use the official Schiphol Taxi rank outside Arrivals — pre-booked and rank taxis are equally regulated.
✓Schiphol Travel Taxi offers fixed fares to many Dutch cities — book via schiphol.nl.
✓The Amstelveenlijn tram and train (Intercity/Sprinter) from Schiphol Station are far cheaper.
✓Tipping is not expected but rounding up is common practice.
✓Uber is available and often 20–30% cheaper than regulated taxis.

Scam Warnings

⚠Unofficial taxis approach inside the terminal — only use the official rank or a pre-booked app.
⚠Driver quotes a "flat rate" that exceeds the metered or Schiphol-fixed fare.
⚠Meter set to Tariff 2 (nighttime rate) during daytime — check the meter tariff displayed.

Cheaper Alternatives

→Intercity/Sprinter train — €5.50 to Amsterdam Central, 17 min
→Uber — fixed upfront price, usually €35–45 to city centre
→NS train to Leiden / Rotterdam / The Hague — cheaper than taxis for longer distances

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