The City of Canals. Plan metro, train and bus journeys with offline maps, ticket advice and live departures when connected.
Navigate Amsterdam with CityNav →Amsterdam's compact canal ring is ideal for walking and cycling, but trams and the Metro reach every neighbourhood quickly. The GVB network is reliable, frequent and easy to navigate.
Best pass for tourists: I Amsterdam City Card
Amsterdam has 8 public transit lines, including 5 metro/subway lines. CityNav provides downloaded route and station information for offline planning, with live service updates available when connected.
+ 16 more stations supported in CityNav
Amsterdam has 8 transit lines covering trains, buses and metro routes across the city. CityNav shows real-time departure times at every station when connected, while downloaded timetables keep core planning available offline.
5 lines — tap any station in CityNav for real-time arrivals
3 lines — downloaded timetables included; live updates need a connection
Bus routes across Amsterdam — plan your journey before you board
From iconic landmarks to hidden local gems, Amsterdam has something for every type of traveller. CityNav gives you AR walking directions and step-by-step transit routes to any attraction — no map-reading required.
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
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Read the best places to visit in Amsterdam →Get real-time turn-by-turn directions, AR walking navigation, offline transit maps and SOS emergency alerts — all designed for tourists exploring Amsterdam.
Open CityNav — Free →Emergency numbers, hospital info, common tourist scams and key local phrases for Amsterdam — core safety guidance is available offline in the CityNav app; current updates require a connection.
Open Amsterdam Safety Centre →Download CityNav before you fly to keep Amsterdam's core transit maps, scheduled timetables and safety guidance available offline. Live departures, disruption updates, AI responses, nearby places, bookings, location sharing and SOS transmission require an internet connection.
Yes — Intercity trains connect Schiphol to Amsterdam Centraal in about 15 minutes, running every 10–15 minutes. Some GVB Metro lines also serve the airport. An OV-chipkaart or I Amsterdam City Card covers both.
Bicycles are generally not permitted on GVB trams, Metro, or buses during peak hours. Most tourists find hiring a bicycle more practical — Amsterdam's flat terrain and dedicated cycle lanes make cycling between sights easy.
The OV-chipkaart is a stored-value transit card for paying fares. The I Amsterdam City Card is a tourist pass bundling unlimited GVB transit with free museum entry (Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and more) — better value for a 24–72 hour sightseeing stay.