The airport is 8 miles (12km) SW of Amsterdam
Flying time from London: 1 hour and 10 minutes (230 miles)
Schiphol airport web site
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Buses
Travellers heading for hotels can make use of the Connexxion airport hotel shuttle service, leaving the airport from the front of Arrivals hall 2 every 20 minutes and serving 55 hotels in and around Amsterdam. The airport is also served by several local bus services.
Trains
The quickest and easiest way to travel into the city from Schiphol is by train. The station is directly below the airport. Ticket machines and offices are near the platforms at Schiphol Plaza. Journey time 20 minutes, cost 4 Euros. There are also night trains running hourly to Amsterdam Central Station and other Dutch cities. Amsterdam subway map.
Taxis
Private and shared taxis are available, as well as the Schiphol Travel Taxi, which is a national taxi service. These can be booked in advance on the airport web site. Journey time to central Amsterdam is 20-30 minutes, fare is about 40 Euros. Private car transfers to the city centre or other area destinations (not cheap, but may make sense if you have several people, need help, or have lots of luggage) may be pre-booked online at: Shuttle Direct, World Airport Transfers
Schiphol airport on Wikipedia
Amsterdam and the Netherlands
Departure tax: None.
Country code: +31
Currency: Euros. 1 Euro = about 67p in British currency... Today's exchange rate.
Time: Netherlands time is always one hour ahead of UK time, winter and summer.
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