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Stanley Rinehart
US

Stanley

United States
May 2025
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Once the transaction was completed it was super easy to use the unlimited ticket . No need to check out when getting off. Great for getting around the general Amsterdam city & sights.
ambra maccabiti

Ambra

Jun 2025
Beautiful city! Absolutely must do city card because it makes your life easier and facilitates entry to a lot of museums and places that you would normally maybe not visit. Highly recommended! Amber
Holzer Günther
AT

Holzer

Austria
May 2025
The large selection of different ways to organize your day. I think it's a shame that many interesting sights have to be booked online in advance to get a ticket. We couldn't visit the van Gogh Museum because we didn't get a ticket.
Ingrid Ziegler
DE

Ingrid

Germany
Jun 2025
Ticket purchase easy, very cheap for a big city. Station at Schiphol Airport easy to find. Frequent frequency. Train ride fast, clean. Travel time approx. 18 min. to AMS central station.
ingrid Le Lorc’h
FR

Ingrid

France
May 2025
The train journey to the airport is ideal. A little downside on the tickets via the app... on the outward journey, we had printed them out but on the return journey we went through the app and it didn't work because as soon as we approached the phone with the QR code, it triggered Apple Pay!!!! We had to ask an agent to open it for us...

Explore Amsterdam with the GVB Amsterdam Ticket

Do you want to explore Amsterdam without worrying about public transport tickets? From getting to museums and Amsterdam's famous towns, the GVB Amsterdam ticket is perfect for you! It lets you hop on and off all GVB trams, buses, and metros as much as you want, whenever you want. You can go anywhere within Amsterdam, Diemen, Duivendrecht, Amstelveen, Schiphol, and Weesp. It doesn't matter how far you're going; you're covered! And the best part? You can use it day or night.

Why buy the GVB Amsterdam Pass

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  • Unlimited public transportation: Grab a GVB ticket and hop on trams, buses, metros, and even ferries as much as you want!
  • Affordability: It's easier on your wallet than buying single tickets.
  • Flexibility: There are different kinds of tickets to fit your stay, from one to seven-day tickets.
  • Inclusions: Need to get to Schiphol Airport? No problem! Bus 369, included with your GVB ticket, takes you there every 15 minutes.
  • Easy to use: You can access the PDF or add your ticket to your Apple Wallet or the Headout app on your phone. No more fumbling for cards. Just scan the QR code on your ticket and get on any GVB public transportation.

Your savings with the GVB Amsterdam Pass

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Individual ticket prices

Planning a week-long trip to Amsterdam with multiple stops at different attractions? Paying for individual bus, tram, metro, and ferry rides can add up quickly. Here's how much you'd spend without a GVB Transportation Pass:

  • 1-day tram ticket: Approximately $7.50
  • 1-day bus ticket: Approximately $9
  • 1-day metro ticket: Approximately $9

Total cost of 1-day Amsterdam transportation: Approximately $25.50

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GVB Amsterdam Pass

Save money and travel stress-free in Amsterdam! The GVB Amsterdam Pass offers unlimited rides on buses, trams, metros, and ferries at one fixed cost.

  • 1-day GVB Pass: $9
  • 2-day GVB Pass: $15
  • 3-day GVB Pass: $21

The cost of a single day's travel on individual tickets equals a 3-day GVB pass. With unlimited access to GVB trams, buses, metros, and ferries, it's a budget-friendly, hassle-free way to explore Amsterdam!

Top attractions easily accessible using GVB public transport

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rijksmuseum
van gogh museum
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Types of GVB public transport combo tickets

Think the GVB public transport benefits aren't enough? Think again! With combo tickets, you can pair your budget-friendly GVB Amsterdam Pass with top Amsterdam attractions!

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Ideal for: First-time Amsterdam visitors

What you get in this combo:

  • Travel effortlessly across Amsterdam with the GVB Pass, which offers unlimited access to trams, buses, metros, and ferries—perfect for a smooth city adventure.
  • Cruise through Amsterdam's iconic canals on a 60-minute glass-roofed boat, complete with audio commentary in 14 languages, for a rich sightseeing experience.
Van Gogh Museum entrance with Amsterdam GVB public transport pass sign.

Ideal for: Art lovers

What you get in this combo:

  • Get around Amsterdam effortlessly with a 1-to-7-day GVB pass. This pass offers unrestricted rides on trams, buses, metros, and ferries throughout the city.
  • Skip the ticket lines with timed entry to the Van Gogh Museum and embrace Gogh's world-renowned works like Sunflowers and Starry Night.
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Ideal for: Beer enthusiasts

What you get in this combo:

  • Make exploring Amsterdam a breeze with a 1-to-7-day GVB pass, which grants you complete access to trams, buses, metros, and ferries for a carefree trip.
  • Experience the magic of Heineken® with a live presentation in English, an audio guide in 6 languages, and two free beers to savor while exploring the brewery's fascinating history.

How to access your GVB ticket

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Your ticket, delivered instantly

Your voucher with the link to the ticket will be emailed to you instantly.

Save your ticket to your phone

Click on it and add the ticket to your phone (Apple Wallet or Headout app) to use it seamlessly. Remember, your ticket is just for one traveler and may not be used by several travelers.

Scan to ride

To use it, scan the QR code on your phone when you hop on a GVB tram, bus, metro, or ferry. Remember to scan again when you get off.

Travel freely with no limits

Your ticket starts working the first time you use it. You can change lines or switch between trams, buses, and metros as much as you like.

Tips for using the GVB Amsterdam Pass

  • First, figure out where you want to go. Make a list of attractions you want to visit and see if a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7-day ticket makes the most sense for you.
  • Once you've got your ticket, make sure to activate it. You can do that on any GVB tram, bus, metro, or ferry.
  • Keep your ticket safe and handy. Add it to your phone's Apple or Google Wallet for easy access.
  • Some places might give you a discount or free entry with your ticket. Check the websites to see if you can save some cash.
  • Consider the​ I Amsterdam City Card if you want to buy an all-inclusive pass. It includes your GVB ticket plus access to over 70 attractions!

Frequently Asked Questions about the GVB Amsterdam Tickets

Can I buy the ticket at a discounted price?

The ticket offers discounted rates to children between the ages of 4 and 11, making it perfect for a family trip in Amsterdam. Infants up to 4 years old can travel for free on all public transportation.

Can I access trains with the ticket?

No, the ticket does not include access to regional buses like Connexxion, EBS, and Syntus, or the NS or Dutch Railway trains.

How long is the ticket valid for?

Before activation, the ticket is valid for 60 days from the date of purchase. Your ticket is activated at the first redemption and is then valid for 24 hours to 168 hours, depending on the duration you selected at the time of purchase.

Is GVB transportation available throughout the day?

GVB operates public transport services 24 hours a day. After the regular daytime services have ended, a special network of 11 night buses serves all parts of Amsterdam. The trams, buses, and metro lines run from 6am to just after midnight. The last trams leave Central Station at 12:15am.

What are the peak hours?

Rush hours are Monday to Friday, 7am-9am and 4pm-6:30pm.

Can I use the ticket to get to the city from the airport?

You can use the ticket on bus 69 from the Schipol Airport to get to the city.

What if I forget to scan the QR when I exit?

If you miss a check-in or check-out, you will be charged a standard fee of €4, so make sure you don’t forget to scan your ticket.

What if I lose something?

If you lose something on a GVB vehicle, you can check on ​iLost to see if your item has been found.

Are GVB vehicles disabled-friendly?

All GVB vehicles are wheelchair—and stroller-accessible. Mobility scooters up to 120cm x 70cm x 109cm are allowed on trams and metros. Metro stations feature extra-wide doors and accessible card machines. Most stops and stations have lifts or escalators, and vehicles are typically level with platforms. Trams also offer a wheelchair ramp.

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