I think that for most tourists, it simplest to just tap in and out using contactless payments (apple or google pay / debit- or creditcard), as you clearly explained in the description. Especially because this works on all modes of public transport in the entire country, without having to use an app or to register, this makes it very easy! Thanks for the helpfull video!

@aWanderlustForLife

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Since this video is older than the contactless system, I had added it to the description last year. But hopefully this is still helpful for those who travel with a group or a family where one person per card isn't really convenient. But comments like yours also help spread the word, so thank you!

@sharonbennett3318

2 ай бұрын

But credit card bank charges a fee.Unless use wise card

@aWanderlustForLife

2 ай бұрын

Not all credit cards charge a fee, and if you live in the Euro zone, a debit card would be fine, as well.

Very helpful thanks!!

I'm usually clumsy with handling public transport and payment in a foreign place, so I really appreciate the visuals in this video of how to tap the card on the reader of trains, buses, and ticket gates. Thanks!

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad this helps!

Thanks for sharing your knowledge! It's always better to arrive prepared.

@aWanderlustForLife

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it is helpful! I just think about what it's like when I travel somewhere new.

Thank you! That was clear and very well explained.

This is very informative! This would have been very helpful back in 2018 when I went to Amsterdam for a 24 hour layover between Detroit and Vienna! Great job with the video! This will definitely help for a future trip!

@aWanderlustForLife

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying that. We really enjoy making these informative videos!

Thank you. Will be very helpful when I arrive in 2 weeks.

@MJ-vj7pk

2 жыл бұрын

literally same😂

Great info, thanks! Going to Amsterdam next week and this was really helpful.

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! I wish I could update videos because now you can download the GVB app and get digital tickets (for Amsterdam only). That might work well for you, too. Have a great trip!

Great. Thank you.

Thanks for sharing this.This will come in handy

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

This is great information 👍 Thx from Munich... 😉

good info, NICE WORK!

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate that 😊

Thank you for the very informative video.

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great video, thanks a lot 😊

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Thank you! Very helpfull

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

Really helpful :)

@aWanderlustForLife

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know that! I hope you enjoy your trip whenever you take it 🙂

This was very helpful. Thank you so much.

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome! But since you can't update videos, I wanted you to know that know you can pay on public transportation in Amsterdam with a contactless card or your phone. Google "OV Pay Amsterdam" for more info on that.

@livewithinyourmeans

Жыл бұрын

@@aWanderlustForLife Your video was hepful. We just returned from the Netherlands.

That was as clear as mud, thanks...

Very informative

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

You could also have mentioned why it's important to tap in and out: on the pay as you go cards they charge by distance, which is measured by when you check in and out. If you don't check out there's an extra fee. That was an expensive culture shock for me, because here in Norway we only have period tickets and checking in on buses only confirms that they're valid.

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry I missed that. Yes, if you have a plastic, recharageble card, this is true and is mostly important for the bus, trams, and trains. The metro has gates so you have to check out. If you have the paper, timed cards, this is less of an issue. However, you can go online to register the cards (plastic, rechargeable ones) and, if you forgot to check out, you can take care of it there. I've definitely done this. The max for a train is €20 and for the GVB system (in Amsterdam) is €4, I believe.

@AlexanderJansen

2 жыл бұрын

@@aWanderlustForLife That's useful. I went on exchange for four months in 2018. Probably wasted a lot of money on stuff I didn't know.

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

You bring up a good point, though. Tips for visitors of a week may be different for those who are here much longer. I'll keep this in mind!

@danielyoung6954

Жыл бұрын

@@aWanderlustForLife do we have to check in and out if I have a 3 day card ?

@hippiemuslim

Жыл бұрын

@@danielyoung6954 I guess not

You forgot to mention the EBS-buses... Connexxion only brings one line into Amsterdam city centre from the Zaanstreek and two at Noord , where EBS has multiple coming in at Noord and one or two at Amsterdam CS. I understand your confusion because even Dutch people don't get it, but R-NET is a regional-thingy that has to be this major connected network around 2028 if I remember it right, and tries to set a uniform look across all buses and busstops that are part of R-NET, which is the red and gray look, paired with the R-NET logo. But R-NET itself is serviced by a long list of operators and multiple modalities as well across at least 2 (but I expect 4 or 5) provinces. This confuses the shit out of people as the number and operator-name has gotten completely subordinate to the R-NET style. In the past you could tell people to look for a green bus or 'Connexxion bus', a beige bus and such, these days you have to pay very good attention to the number of the bus because they are alle the same colour.

very useful

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

You can use your credit/bank card as long as it's chipped for scanning on Amsterdam buses and trams. One beep when you check in and two beeps when you reach your stop. Same with the bus to Keukenhof (bus 852??) from Amsterdam REI station

@aWanderlustForLife

Ай бұрын

Yep! It's in an update in the description ☺️

Hi, Very nice video. I need a few more info from you please. I want to travel to Zaanse Schans, Volendam Village and Marken Village. Which travel pass will include all these? Thank you providing me this useful information. I am traveling this weekend.

Great vid!! I am staying in zanndam. what is the best card to get me from the airport to zanndam then back and forth to central for the rest of my trip? Thank you

I’ve been to Amsterdam numerous times. This is a GREAT video for the “ins and outs” to travel around this beautiful city. I’ve used the public transportation extensively. Have a great time. Thanks for the video.

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice video. I am on a 3 day family trip to Amsterdam however staying at Haarlem. What would be the best transport ticket option considering kids between 4-11 yrs?

Thank you so much for making this video! Do you have a video explaining how to get outside Amsterdam? We would love to visit Hague for a day and want to know what to take. On Maps I see that there is the intercity train but not sure if its the blue yellow one you show in this video?

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

Great question! For trains outside of Amsterdam, you'll use the NS (intercity and sprinter trains), the blue and yellow. If you have any questions, there are staff at the airport and a few help desks and offices in central. So don't worry 😊 Even a local will help you get to the right ticket machine. You can also use the NS app if you prefer.

Hello there, thank you for this informative videos, I was planning to visit Amsterdam but I wanted to have a side trip going some parts of Italy like Verona Milan, hoping you could have 1 video to inform how to get bus going thanks a lot.

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoy the videos but I'm afraid I don't have a video on routes from Amsterdam to other parts of Europe. For a bus, I'd look into FlixBus, or for general route options, check Rome2Rio or Omio. Best of luck!

@jing2794

2 жыл бұрын

@@aWanderlustForLife yes I saw it by googling 😊😊 thank you so much for being responsive 😘 GOD bless you

A tip on the trams: if you press the button to open the door in advance of your stop, this not only triggers the stop-light indicator, but the light on the button wil start flashing as well. This indicates that as soon as you get to your stop and the driver releases the doors to open, they will open for you (Many people, even Dutch, don't know this...)

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

Good point! I did know this but forgot to mention. It's a handy feature!

@weeardguy

2 жыл бұрын

@@aWanderlustForLife Well I don't blame you ;) Once you know it, you tend to forget about it (and laugh at all the people who frantically start to push the buttons when at their stop while the doors will open anyway ;) )

I enjoy your blog posts (and youtube vids). If we get a multi day pass, after we tap in for the first tram/metro ride to establish time, do we tap out, then continue to tap in and out for each ride?

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

Great question. You'll always tap in and out. This is on buses, trams, the metro, trains

What is the best ticket to get from Schipol to Veerlaan on Bus 22. I will be arriving in the evening so using a day of a 3 day ticket is a waste. I will buy a 72 hour ticket to run from the following morning. Thanks!

I am here in Amsterdam for like 24 hours, wants to visit places near city centre and Zaanse Shan village, jhon criuff stadium, canal cruise and high swings. What is my best choice?

1:22 The I Am Amsterdam card includes free transport, but has a limited choice of musuems. The Go City card has more Museums, but no free public transport options. Swings and roundabouts. :-(

Hi , great video❤ I am planning for geithoorn , can i use holland pass for Friday after 9 AM and after coming back to Amsterdam can i use it in any network??

I'm coming from the UK in July staying for 6 nights. I will arrive on the Saturday 22nd July at Schiphol around 320pm. I'm staying in Zaandam and I will most likely just go from the Airport and stay around Zaandam on the Saturday. The rest of the days from the Sunday I will travel into Amsterdam on the train, I'm wondering if the 3 day travelcard covers the trains from Zaandam into Amsterdam Central and will I be able to get the trams from Amsterdam city centre to say the Leidseplein and what cost is the 3 day pass. I've been looking and it looks like its around €30. Many thanks

We are family of 3 planning 48 hrs trip to amsterdam. Day 1 Schiphol airport to ams central, canal cruise day 2 - keukenhof zanshe schans and back to central. Basis this do you feel that 2 days amsterdam regional travel card makes sense? Do we need to purchase for my 14 yrs old daughter? Need some lights here about children card who are accompanying with parents

Q. Would this Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket cover a trip to Giethoorn ?

Hi , your video was helpful butif i want to go to Giethoorn should i take the Amsterdam travel ticket or Holland Travel Ticket Thank you in advance

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

Giethoorn is pretty far from Amsterdam, so none of the Amsterdam ticket options would work. The Holland Travel Ticket should work. Just make sure you pay attention for if it's valid during peak hours.

If you buy it online, can u get the actual ticket (e.g amsterdam and region) at ns service centre at schipol airport?

Hi great video! What transportation card would you recommend for 6 day trip? I will be visiting the stadium so will need to cover that area plus city center.Not sure if the card is limited by zones. Thanks in advance.

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

We don't do zones like London and places like that. A GVB card will work in the entire city (which does include the Olympic Stadium and the Johan Cruijff ArenA). Have a great trip!

@79JOM1

Жыл бұрын

@A Wanderlust For Life Thank you! Will it cover the train ride from Airport or should buy that separately?

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

No, but I have a video explaining your options kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZx61a-xpNPKntY.html

@79JOM1

Жыл бұрын

@@aWanderlustForLife Fabulous 👌 Thanks again 😀

looking to buy for a couple of days for touring holland what do i need to get - staying in amsterdam

I am planing to visit Amsterdam in the last week of April and I want to visit keukenhof garden ..so I need to get down at Leiden station (metro) ..and I am planning to buy Amsterdam region and travel ticket ..will I be able to travel to this station with this card

Hello We are travelling next month to Amsterdam. We would visiting Lisse, Rotterdam, Hague, and Giethoorn. Which kind of card would suggest for us. Both Amsterdam and Region plus OV Chip card or only OV Chip card? Thanks in advance

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

OV Chipkaart or contactless payment for the most flexibility.

I will only need to get around Amsterdam Central and to the airport when I leave. Which card should I get?

This is my first visit to Amsterdam and we hope to put this to good use. Are there any notable updates for the 2nd half of MAR 2024? Thanks!

@aWanderlustForLife

2 ай бұрын

Have a great time! Mainly, you can now just check in and out with contactless payment if you don't want to get a pass.

Do you have a video about flying into schipol and having a lot of luggage? We plan on flying in june 2024 and will probably have a suitcase or two and want to use the trains

@aWanderlustForLife

10 ай бұрын

I do! And you can always search within my channel if you are looking for anything specific 😊 kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZx61a-xpNPKntY.html One thing to know is that since I made this video years ago, you can now use contactless cards/phone/watch to pay for the train. You would just tap in like you had a ticket. Just be sure to tap out. Most people have a suitcase or two, so you wouldn't be alone in that. Have a great trip!

I will be travelling from Amersfoot and Almere to Amsterdam, will amsterdam regional travel ticket includes this routes too?

What ticket would you recommend for a 5 month internship in Amsterdam? The Ov card seems a little expensive for my route and I have been unable to find a monthly pass

@aWanderlustForLife

11 ай бұрын

The personal OV kaart is €7.50, i think. And you can add subscriptions to it. That's the only way to add passes...we call it subscriptions. If you're only in Amsterdam, look into the GVB Flex.

Thank you for the video ☺️ I’m going to Wallibi Holland and I don’t know which ticket I need to get Should I just buy a ticket at the train station for every ride?

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

That's not in Amsterdam, so individual tickets, paying by contactless payment, or getting an anonymous OV chipkaart are your options. I'd check their website or reach out to them directly if you have specific questions. Have a great time!

@Adi-yd9lt

Жыл бұрын

@@aWanderlustForLife thank you so much!

I will be in Netherlands for two weeks. I will accommodate in Utrecht. What is your opinion about buy Iamsterdam card? Can I use it for transportation between Amsterdam and Utrecht? Can I use this card to get to amsterdam central from amsterdam airport too? Thank a million

So whats the fasted train for tram? My hotel will be near conventions center, and I want to site see and take pics of certain buildings( anne frank house, nemo museum, leaning church, etc) in one day.

@aWanderlustForLife

3 ай бұрын

Not sure I understand the question, but Google Maps or CityMapper is perfect for figuring out the best way to get around. Have a great trip!

where do the NS trains and red buses take you? Is there a away to figure out which color bus you are taking on google maps? For example, how do I know if the bus I take from the Centraal station to the Van Gogh museum is GVB or something else?

@aWanderlustForLife

26 күн бұрын

NS trains are nationwide and you can use the NS app or website. I wouldn't recommend tourists use them for traveling in Amsterdam as it can get confusing. But Google maps helps. The red buses (not GVB buses) are regional. Again, I would recommend them to those traveling outside the city. Anything within Amsterdam can be reached with GVB transportation, whether that's bus, tram, or metro. Fun fact, if you use Google Maps, there's a place at the bottom of the map instructions that tells you the transit company.

Hi, Can I use the Amsterdam region & travel ticket on BRENG busses? like going to Nijmegen from Amsterdam central. (BUS 8) to be exact.

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

Not that I know of. There's a link in the description with details on what it works for. Hope that helps.

very nice and informative video,from Amsterdam centraal to Eindhoven which is better train or bus travel?i am from barcelona spain coming Amsterdam 2nd of june and i will travel for eindhoven for watch final womens champion league barca fem vs wolsburg

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

Check 9292.nl or ns.nl for train information

@qamar1214

Жыл бұрын

@@aWanderlustForLife ok thank you so much

hello there. i just want to ask. i will be staying in Amsterdam and i wanted to go to Zandvoort. what ticket should i Get. i would like to take the 48hours pass. but im not sure if it includes train or bus to Zandvort.

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

To get to Zandvoort you'll need to take an NS train, so that's separate from the GVB 48 hour pass since it's not in Amsterdam. You can buy a ticket at the big yellow machines in the station :)

Hello, I want to go from Schipol Airport to Corendon Amsterdam New-West, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. And I want to know if I can do it only buying a ticket valid for 96 hours (I will stay 4 days in Amsterdam) from GVB. Thanks in advance.

@aWanderlustForLife

8 ай бұрын

You can check on Google Maps if you will only use GVB transportation. Map it out and scroll to the bottom and find "Agency Info" if it says anything other than GVB, then it will not work with just a GVB card. And it will tell you what company it is so you can look up tickets for it. Remember that now you can also tap in and all on ALL public transport in the Netherlands with contactless payment, so you don't need a ticket ahead of time. So if it isn't GVB, you can simply tap in and out and use the GVB card within Amsterdam.

Hi may I ask Can I use the Amsterdam GVB 24 hour ticket in another city like Zaandam, Rotterdam or others.

@aWanderlustForLife

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry if the video wasn't clear! 1:51 Explains what to use in Zaandam, but Rotterdam has its own system. This video is about Amsterdam and the area around it, here's the website for the Rotterdam information: www.ret.nl/en/home/travel-products/products-and-fares.html Also, the OV Chipkaart I talk about is also fine to use at all those places.

@mrlobaloba3343

3 жыл бұрын

@@aWanderlustForLife ok, thanks a lot for your information.

I need one information. If Im having Amsterdam City(48hr) Card. The same card I can use from airport to Amsterdam centeral right ? And From Amsterdam to Rotterdam same Amsterdam City card will work ?

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

Please check the official website for the i Amsterdam city card for specifics. But it does not include transportation from the airport and it does not work for the city of Rotterdam. It's only for inside Amsterdam on the GVB system.

Hi! Is Amsterdam region day ticket use for train/bus from Âmsterdam Station to Giethroom?

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

No, unfortunately it's not close by. See what's included on the website: www.iamsterdam.com/en/plan-your-trip/getting-around/public-transport/amsterdam-region-travel-ticket

Hello Can I take the train from Amsterdam airport to Rotterdam thanks

Will I be fined if my metro journey takes too long? I want to take the whole line and maybe check out at the station where I start, Is it allowed?

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

That's a new kind of question for me! I'm sorry, but I don't know. You can reach out to the GVB (@gvb_klanten) on Twitter if you're concern about this happening. They are pretty responsive!

Is that amsterdam and region ticket covers all the transportations from Volendam to Edam and Zaanse Schan?

@aWanderlustForLife

10 ай бұрын

Additional information (& links) is in the description so you can see what all is included. Hope that helps!

Do you have a preferred eSIM provider for Netherlands please?

Can you just tap in and out vith Revolut or similar instead of buying a paper ticket?

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

Yes. I had included that update in the description since the video is a couple years old. Sorry for the confusion.

I will be in Amsterdam for 6 days, so I'll need a 6 day pass...is there this option? Or what do you recommned?

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

Yep! There is a 6 day pass. Links are in the description and you can choose which fits your needs best.

Do you get just 1 canal boat ride and just 1 day bike rental with the 5 day iamsterdam card? Or is it unlimited over the full 120 hours?

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

As far as I know it's one each but the pdf available on their website gives the specifics. www.iamsterdam.com/en/i-am/i-amsterdam-city-card

@brendabachman7736

Жыл бұрын

@@aWanderlustForLife I read them before asking, it only states, from the water with a unique 1 hour canal cruise. and Travel like the locals, use your City Card to rent a bike for a full day.

If you buy a 3-day Amsterdam & Region ticket, do you still need to check in and out of each mode of transportation?

@aWanderlustForLife

9 ай бұрын

Yep!

Arriving next week to Amsterdam. Are the chip Kaarten mandatory or can I scan a barcode on my phone after purchasing a 24 hour ticket on GVB? Thank you

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

The QR code is new and is super easy to use. You can also pay with a contactless card or phone. These are new since this video was made. You do not need a OV Chipkaart anymore.

@jctbay

Жыл бұрын

@@aWanderlustForLife thank you, I didn't even notice the video was so old.

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

Sure thing! Enjoy your trip

hello ! ill be staying in amsterdam for 1 day, i will get GVB 1 day card but in google maps there is a number of bus like 341, how do i know that is GVB bus?

@aWanderlustForLife

4 ай бұрын

Hi there! There are no GVB buses from the airport which I'm thinking is why you asked about that bus. I have a video to help out with how to get from the airport: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZx61a-xpNPKntY.html In Google maps, if you scroll to the bottom of the route listed, it will say either "agency info" or "tickets and information" that's where you'll see if it's GVB. 341 is a Connexxion bus and you can tap in with a contactless card/phone/watch to ride it. Just be sure to tap the same card out :)

Is it the same for Rotterdam too, those day to three days unlimited tickets?

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

Rotterdam will have a different system that are not part of the regular iamsterdam tickets or GVB tickets.

Hi, can I use the Amsterdam card going to Hillegom? Is it still part of Amsterdam city?

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

It is not part of Amsterdam. You would take a train and you can buy tickets at the station from the yellow and blue machines.

@pjcarlotta291

2 жыл бұрын

@@aWanderlustForLife thank you for your reply, so sweet of you. I thought getting an OV Card like a local is the way to go. We will stay for 6 days and will be walking mostly and cycle to Hillegom 🤗

Hi, may I ask if there is an option for buying a season ticket that allows you to travel all around Holland?? Thank you 😊

@aWanderlustForLife

3 жыл бұрын

It would depend on how long and if you mean all transport is included. We have day tickets that are unlimited. Here are the ticket options, you can learn more here: www.ns.nl/producten/en/losse-kaartjes-toeslagen

Hi. Could you use a smartphone with a credit card linked to it to use the trams?

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

Yes. That's a new option. Here are the full details: www.gvb.nl/en/customer-service/ovpay-check-and-out-your-debit-card/ovpay-questions-and-answers

@lakerfn

Жыл бұрын

@@aWanderlustForLife Thanks so much! Do you have to download an app at all?

@kevonvideo

Жыл бұрын

​@@lakerfn no, the system uses your default paying app.

can you get 5 day pass for a tour around hollland?

@aWanderlustForLife

8 ай бұрын

Holland includes two provinces (and three major cities) and we don't really have anything for that. I think booking a proper tour might be better in this case.

παρακαλώ πολύ, υπάρχει κάποιο εισιτήριο για όλες τις συγκοινωνίες, για 4 ημέρες; και από που το παίρνω; και πόσο κοστίζει; ευχαριστώ πολύ!

Where can you get the strongest weed?

Nice to see people walking around without masks back in those days

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

You won't see much of it anymore, either.

Thanks for watching! To buy the GVB card, click here bit.ly/2VK24AD (affiliate) To buy the I amsterdam card, click here bit.ly/2PITIFN (affiliate) If this video was helpful, please let us know and if there are other Amsterdam videos you'd like to see, feel free to share! Here's our Amsterdam playlist for more of this amazing city: bit.ly/AmsPlaylist

@SubbrajoytiSaha

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Very nice video. I need a few more info from you please. I want to travel to Zaanse Schans, Volendam Village and Marken Village. Which travel pass will include all these? Thank you providing me this useful information. I am travelling this weekend.

Is it just me?? This girl is a Emilia Clarke look-a-like 🤔

Sweet little girl, it's too bad you don't live in Europe

youtube showing me the same crap over and over again .

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

The algorithm has you!

Lo siento , no me ha gustado el video. Vas demasiado deprisa en lo que muestras y hablas demasiado deprisa tambien , pero lo peor es que no indicas paso a paso y con imagen lo que quieres decir , es todo tan rapido que no es ni entendible ni da tiempo a verlo ni es intuitivo.