What is the Amsterdam GVB Pass?

For getting around the Dutch capital, the Amsterdam GVB Pass is a city transport card offering unlimited rides on GVB trams, buses, metros, and ferries. If you’re taking several rides a day, you won’t need to buy separate tickets each time. The Pass helps you move easily between the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Moco Museum, Heineken Experience, a canal cruise, and other major highlights. Passes are valid for 24 to 168 hours. Pick one that fits your budget and travel schedule, and begin adventuring!

Why should you buy the Amsterdam GVB Pass?

Pay only for the days you'll ride

With validity ranging from 24 to 168 hours, the Amsterdam GVB Pass lets you match coverage to your needs. You don't need to get a standard 7-day transport card if you will only be in the city for 2 days.

Go beyond a city-only ticket

Unlike most city-only transport cards, this Amsterdam GVB Pass also offers bus transfers on Bus 369 from Sloterdijk to Schiphol Airport and audio guides in multiple languages.

Suited for different travel groups

The Amsterdam GVB Pass suits museum-hoppers staying outside the canal ring, families using child tickets, and night owls who want to avoid taxi fares after midnight.

Amsterdam GVB Pass: An overview

Pass type: Transportation-based

Savings: Usually pays off after 3–4 rides a day.

Pass overview

  • Unlimited travel on Amsterdam GVB trams, buses, metros, and night buses for 24 to 168 hours.
  • Great for hopping between Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, De Pijp, and Amsterdam Noord.
  • Best if you’re staying outside the canal belt or want weather-proof flexibility.

Who will love this pass

  • Travelers based in Noord, Zuid, or Bijlmer.
  • Museum hoppers crossing multiple neighborhoods in a single day.
  • Night owls using late-night buses to get around the city.

Pass validity and usage

  • Valid for 24 to 168 consecutive hours from first use.
  • Tap in and out on every ride with ease.
  • Add the digital pass to the GVB app or Apple Wallet.

Recommended ticket:

  • Amsterdam GVB Public Transport Pass

What does the Amsterdam GVB Pass include?

GVB trams

Ride past canal houses, museum-lined boulevards, and lively squares on Amsterdam’s most iconic local network, perfect for quick hops between central neighborhoods.

GVB night buses

Glide home after dinners, drinks, or late museum nights on citywide night buses that keep Amsterdam moving long after the last tram.

GVB metro

Journey beneath and beyond the canal ring on fast metro lines linking Centraal, De Pijp, Zuid, Bijlmer, and Amsterdam Noord with minimal fuss.

GVB ferries

Step aboard IJ crossings for breezy waterfront views and easy access to Amsterdam Noord, where creative hubs and skyline lookouts sit across the water.

Bus 369 from Sloterdijk to Schiphol Airport

Journey between Sloterdijk and Schiphol on the one airport-linked bus included with the pass, handy for budget-savvy transfers without extra ticket juggling.

How to use a GVB Amsterdam Card

Step 1: Choose your City Card

Pick the pass that best fits your needs! Make sure you choose the validity that matches your trip.

Step 2: Book your tickets

Purchase your City Card easily using PayPal, a credit/debit card, or iDEAL.

Step 3: Check your email

Receive your ticket instantly in your inbox. Be sure to check the spam and junk folders.

Step 4: Download the GVB app

Download the GVB app on your phone and follow the activation instructions.

Step 5: Start exploring!

Present your activated pass on GVB transport to travel around Amsterdam and enjoy your sightseeing!

Frequently asked questions about the Amsterdam GVB Public Transport Pass

Only partly. The pass includes a GVB Bus 369 transfer between Sloterdijk and Schiphol, but it does not cover the direct NS train or Airport Express 397. If you want the fastest airport transfer, buy a separate train ticket or an airport-transfer combo.