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How to get from Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam

The stunning city of Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and the most famous city in the country. One can’t think of Amsterdam without imagining winding waterways, quaint bridges, tall and colourful houses and many, many bikes. However, Amsterdam is also famous for its incredible museums; Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk, just to name a few. 

There are three different options for your transfer from Eindhoven airport to Amsterdam; taxi, bus or train. Taking an Eindhoven airport taxi is the quickest transfer option, with a journey time of 1 hour 30 minutes and a cost of approximately €120. The cheapest option is taking the bus, which costs around €25 one-way but takes a long 2 hours and 40 minutes to reach Amsterdam. Your final option is to take a bus and train combo, which takes around 2 hours to reach Amsterdam but costs an average of €28.30. 

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS
OPTION PRICE DURATION AVAILABILITY
Taxi €120 90min 24/7
Bus €50 160min 06:04–14:10
Train €56.60 120min 07:04–02:02

How to get from Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam by taxi

The fastest and only direct way to travel from Eindhoven airport to Amsterdam is by taking a taxi. The local airport taxi drivers will charge you around €120 to make the transfer and the journey will take an impressive 1 hour and 30 minutes.

What's the cost of a taxi transfer from Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam?

The average cost for a taxi transfer from Eindhoven airport to Amsterdam will be €120. However, as there are no official set rates for the taxis at Eindhoven airport, this price may change.

For a fixed rate you can rely on, we suggest pre-booking your transfers with a trusted company such as Welcome Pickups.

Cost

€120

Trip Duration

1 Hr 30 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience
Safety
Value for Money

Taxis are readily available 24/7 outside of Eindhoven Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Eindhoven Airport?

The official taxi rank can be found directly outside of the main terminal building at Eindhoven airport. Be sure to take a taxi from here and not from the sellers inside the airport.

Convenience

The only way to enjoy a door-to-door transfer from Eindhoven airport to Amsterdam is by taking a taxi. The journey time is just 1 hour and 30 minutes, you will be able to relax knowing all your belongings are safely stored in the trunk, and you won’t have to navigate the city at the other end, your driver will drop you off directly at the door of your hotel.

Editor’s Note

To save money on your Eindhoven taxi, you can either book in advance with a company such as Welcome Pickups, or split the cost of your fare between up to 4 passengers.

Useful Tips

Make sure you know the cost of your journey before leaving the airport.
You must bring cash in Euros to be able to pay for your taxi.
Some hotels in Amsterdam are on pedestrian-only streets, so your driver may have to drop you off a short walk from your hotel.

How to get from Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam by bus

If you’re looking to take the Eindhoven airport to Amsterdam bus, you will need to make a change in the city centre of Eindhoven. First, you will need to take the line 400 bus from the airport to Eindhoven Centraal, then take the Flixbus from there to Amsterdam. The total journey time is around 2 hours and 40 minutes and the cost will be approximately €25 one-way.

How much is the Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam bus?

The cost of a single ticket on the line 400 bus is €4.59 and the cost of a one-way ticket on the Flixbus is approximately €20.50. That means the total cost of a bus transfer from Eindhoven airport to Amsterdam will be around €25.

Cost

€25

Trip Duration

2 Hrs 40 Min.

*There's a waiting time of 15 minutes for the 400 bus and 4 hours for the Flixbus.

Convenience
Safety
Value for Money

The line 400 bus runs from 06:04 to 24:31 and the Flixbus is available from 05:30 to 14:10.

Where do I find the bus at Eindhoven Airport?

The buses leave from a covered station located just outside of the main terminal at Eindhoven airport. Look for the bus vehicle marked “Airport Express” with the number 400 lit at the front.

Convenience

Taking the buses from Eindhoven airport to Amsterdam is the slowest and least convenient transfer option. You will need to make a change, have to wait up to 4 hours for a bus and if you land after 14:00, there will be no more buses running that day.

Timetables

Editor’s Note

For a cheap public transfer option, I suggest taking the train rather than the bus as it's much quicker and more frequent.

Useful Tips

There's very limited storage space on the bus, be sure to travel light.
The Flixbus stops running at 14:10, so if you miss this last bus, you will have to stay in Eindhoven until the following day.
You can purchase your bus tickets online in advance to save.

How to get from Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam by train

Unfortunately, there’s no direct Eindhoven airport to Amsterdam train. You will first need to take the Hermes line 400 bus from the airport to Eindhoven Centraal Station, then take the train from there into Amsterdam. With the change, the total journey time is 2 hours, but the cost of the journey is just €28.30 each way. 

How much is the Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam Train?

The cost of a one-way ticket on the train is around €23.70 and the cost of a single ticket on the 400 bus is €4.59. That means the average journey cost for a bus and train transfer from Eindhoven airport to Amsterdam will be €28.30.

Cost

€28.30

Trip Duration

2 Hrs.

*There's a waiting time of 15 minutes for the line 400 bus and 30 minutes for the train.

Convenience
Safety
Value for Money

The line 400 bus runs from 06:04 to 24:31 and the train is available from 7:04 to 02:02.

Where do I find the train at Eindhoven Airport?

There’s no train station at Eindhoven airport. To find the train, you will first need to take the line 400 bus from Eindhoven airport to Eindhoven train station, then take the train from there to Amsterdam.

Convenience

As taking the Eindhoven airport to Amsterdam train is a little quicker than the bus, it’s the most convenient public transfer option. However, you will still need to make a change at Eindhoven Centraal and will only be able to take small luggage items with you on this journey.

Editor’s Note

To save money on your train ticket, you can book online in advance. The further in advance you book, the cheaper the tickets usually are.

Useful Tips

Note that the bus stops running before the trains do, so you may need to take a taxi to the train station if you land early in the morning.
There's little luggage storage both on the bus and the train, be sure to bring handheld luggage only.
Pre-book your train tickets online to save time queueing in the station.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Eindhoven airport to Amsterdam?

There are three options when it comes to your transfer from Eindhoven airport to Amsterdam; taxi, bus or train. The quickest option is an Eindhoven airport taxi, with a journey time of 1 hour and 30 minutes. Next, you have the bus and train combo, which takes around 2 hours to reach Amsterdam. The slowest transfer option is the Eindhoven airport to Amsterdam bus, which takes at least 2 hours and 40 minutes to reach the city of Amsterdam.

Is there a direct bus from Eindhoven airport to Amsterdam?

No, there’s no direct Eindhoven airport to Amsterdam bus. You will first need to take the Hermes line 400 bus into Eindhoven Centraal, then take the Flixbus from there to Amsterdam. The total journey time is around 2 hours and 40 minutes and the average cost will be €25.

What’s the Eindhoven airport to Amsterdam train price?

The cost of a train from Eindhoven train station to Amsterdam is around €23.70. However, you will also need to get the Hermes line 400 bus from Eindhoven airport to the station, which adds another €4.59 to your journey cost.

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