How to Get to RAI Amsterdam

TAXI
A taxi from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to RAI Amsterdam takes around 15–20 minutes, depending on traffic.
Estimated fare: €40 – €60.
Both regular taxis and Uber operate from Schiphol; UberX fares start lower, while Uber Black typically costs around €25 – €40 for the same route.

TRAIN (Direct)
The most convenient way to reach RAI Amsterdam from the airport is by train.

• Operator: NS Dutch Railways

• Route: Schiphol Airport → Amsterdam RAI (direction Hilversum or Almere Oostvaarders)

• Duration: ≈ 9–10 minutes

• Frequency: Up to 4 trains per hour

• Fare: €3.70 (2nd class) / €6.30 (1st class) one way (+€1 surcharge if you use a disposable ticket)

Avoid trains to Amsterdam Central, as they follow a different line.
Check the overhead screens at Schiphol station for trains stopping at Amsterdam RAI.

Distance from station: The RAI train station is just a 3-minute walk (approx. 300 m) from the convention centre entrance at Europaplein.

TRAIN + METRO (Alternative Route)
If your train does not stop at Amsterdam RAI:

• Take any train to Amsterdam Zuid (8 min, €3.30 2nd class).

• From Zuid, transfer to Metro 52 (North–South Line) towards Noord.

• Travel 1 stop to Europaplein Station, which exits directly next to the RAI complex.

For the metro, you’ll need a GVB ticket: €3.40 (single 1-hour).
If you plan to use public transport often, consider these multi-day options:

• GVB Day/Multi-Day Ticket: €9 – €41 (1–7 days, valid on all GVB trams, buses & metro)

• Amsterdam Travel Ticket: €18 – €30 (1–3 days including airport journey + GVB transport)

• Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket: €21 – €40.50 (1–3 days of unlimited regional travel)

• Iamsterdam City Card: €65 – €135 (24–120 h pass with museum entries + GVB travel)

Prefer to walk? It’s about a 10–15 minute (1 km) stroll from Amsterdam Zuid through Beatrix Park to the RAI.