The City of Canals · Amsterdam's compact canal ring is ideal for walking and cycling, but trams and the Metro reach every neighbourhood quickly.
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 supports all of them for offline and real-time navigation.
+ 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 — and when you're underground or off the grid, offline timetables keep you moving without any internet connection.
5 lines — tap any station in CityNav for real-time arrivals
3 lines — offline timetables included, no signal needed
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
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 — all on one page that works offline in the CityNav app.
Open Amsterdam Safety Centre →Amsterdam's transit maps, timetables and Safety Centre work fully offline in CityNav. Download the app before you board and you can navigate from the moment you land — no roaming data, no airport Wi-Fi needed.
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.