GVB Public Transport Ticket (1 to 7 Days)
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The GVB public transport ticket is the simplest way for a visitor to move around Amsterdam: one price, unlimited rides on every tram, bus, metro and ferry the municipal operator GVB runs, valid from 1 to 7 days from EUR 10. No zones, no tapping fees, no arithmetic at the machine, just tap in and out with your phone.
What does the GVB ticket cover?
Everything with a GVB logo: the full tram network that laces the center, the four metro lines including the North South line under the IJ, all city buses and night buses, and the ferries behind Central Station that shuttle to NDSM and the EYE museum for free views of the harbor. Bus 369 between Sloterdijk and Schiphol is the one airport flavored extra on the list.
What does it NOT cover?
The trains. NS rail, including the main airport train between Schiphol and Central Station, needs its own ticket, as do regional buses run by Connexxion, Arriva and EBS. Arriving by air, either buy a separate train single or take the Amsterdam Travel Ticket, which bundles the airport legs with GVB. Day trips toward Zaanse Schans or Keukenhof want the Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket instead.
How does the GVB e-ticket work?
Your ticket lives in the GetYourGuide app and starts at the timeslot you select. Scan the barcode at the gates or door readers on every entry and exit. The operator is strict here: no PDF copies, no screenshots, no printouts, or the system can flag it and double charge your card. Phone battery is your travel document, so carry a power bank.
Which GVB ticket duration pays off?
The 1 day ticket at EUR 10 beats singles from your third ride. The multi day versions fall steeply per day, so a 4 day city break usually lands around half the daily cost of buying day tickets one by one. Pick the number of days matching your whole stay: the compact center rewards walking, but the trams win every rainy evening and every museum on the far side of town.
Who should buy the GVB Amsterdam ticket and who should not?
Buy it alongside passes with no transport, the Go City passes above all, or as your only ticket if you sightsee for free on foot and only need movement. Do not buy it on top of an I amsterdam City Card: the card already includes unlimited GVB for its full validity, which is exactly why our city card Amsterdam pass comparison counts transport as money in the bank.
GVB Public Transport Ticket (1 to 7 Days): Route and itinerary
- Choose your start timeslot
Buy online, pick the timeslot your validity starts, and load the barcode in the app. Match the start to your first ride, not your landing time, so a late arrival does not waste half a day of validity. 📍 Amsterdam Central Station
- Learn the tap ritual
Scan in at the doors when boarding and scan out when leaving, every single time, ferries excluded since they are free anyway. Skipping a checkout is the classic tourist mistake the inspectors actually check. 📍 Dam Square, Amsterdam
- Ride tram 2 through the postcard
Line 2 from Central Station threads Dam Square, the flower market and Museumplein, and international press has called it one of the most scenic tram rides anywhere. It doubles as free sightseeing on your unlimited ticket. 📍 Museumplein, Amsterdam
- Take the free ferry across the IJ
Behind Central Station the GVB ferries leave every few minutes for the EYE museum and the NDSM wharf. The crossing is the cheapest harbor cruise in the city and the A'DAM Lookout sits right at the dock. 📍 NDSM, Amsterdam
- Metro under the city
The North South line gets you from Central to De Pijp in seven minutes, dropping you at the Albert Cuyp market for lunch. Metros run deep into the evening and the night buses cover the rest. 📍 Albert Cuyp Market, Amsterdam
- Night bus home
After the trams wind down around midnight the N lines take over from Central Station. Your ticket covers them, so the late canal walk back is a choice, not a necessity. 📍 Amsterdam Central Station
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GVB Public Transport Ticket (1 to 7 Days): Highlights
- Unlimited GVB trams, buses, metros and ferries for 1 to 7 days
- From EUR 10, with the per day price dropping on multi day tickets
- Includes the free harbor ferries and night buses
- E-ticket in the app, valid from the timeslot you choose
- Bus 369 between Sloterdijk and Schiphol included
GVB Public Transport Ticket (1 to 7 Days): What's included
- ✓ Unlimited travel on all GVB trams, buses, metros and ferries
- ✓ Night bus network
- ✓ Bus 369 Sloterdijk to Schiphol
- ✗ NS trains, including the Schiphol airport train
- ✗ Regional buses by Connexxion, Arriva and EBS
Prices from 10 EUR as of 2026-07-20. Prices may vary; confirmed live at checkout. (≈ $11 / £8, ECB 2026-07-20)
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GVB Public Transport Ticket (1 to 7 Days): FAQs
Does the GVB ticket cover the train from Schiphol Airport?
No. The airport train is NS rail. Either buy a train single or take the Amsterdam Travel Ticket, which combines airport transfers with unlimited GVB.
Can I use a screenshot or PDF of my ticket?
No. Scan the live barcode in the app only. The operator warns that PDFs and screenshots can trigger a double charge on your card.
Is the GVB ticket worth it if I have the I amsterdam City Card?
No, that would pay twice. The City Card already includes unlimited GVB transport for its entire validity.
Are the ferries really free?
The IJ ferries behind Central Station are free for everyone, ticket or not. They still count as the best two minute harbor tour in Amsterdam.
How many rides make a day ticket worthwhile?
Around three. Single fares hover near EUR 3.40, so the EUR 10 day ticket wins as soon as you stop planning around fares.