Airport taxi Amsterdam — cost & drive time (AMS)
Estimated taxi cost from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: distance, drive time and a price range for 10,940 destinations — routes from real road data (OpenStreetMap), prices from the municipal taxi tariff.
Quick answer: From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to the centre of Amsterdam is 22 km, takes about 24 min and costs roughly 52–65 € under the national tariff band. 10,940 destinations are covered in total — only the meter is ever binding.
Estimated from the road distance and municipal taxi tariffs (base fare + per-kilometre rate). Surcharges, waiting time, luggage and airport fees are not included. Only the meter is binding.
From the airport into Amsterdam
Schiphol station sits directly beneath the terminal, with trains reaching Amsterdam Centraal in about 15–20 minutes. The Netherlands regulates taxi fares through nationwide maximum rates rather than the municipal tariffs used in Germany, so the figures on this page are a rough orientation only.
What a taxi costs by distance
| Distance | Taxi cost approx. | per km |
|---|---|---|
| 5 km | 16–19 € | 3.50 € |
| 10 km | 28–33 € | 3.05 € |
| 20 km | 48–60 € | 2.70 € |
| 30 km | 68–87 € | 2.58 € |
| 50 km | 108–141 € | 2.49 € |
| 80 km | 168–222 € | 2.44 € |
Calculated from the national tariff band (base €4.00–5.90, €1.80–2.80/km, 2026). We do not hold this city's ordinance in detail, so the local tariff may differ.
Destinations from Amsterdam: distance, drive time and taxi cost
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Taxi cost approx. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | 22 km | 24 min | 52–65 € |
| Rotterdam | 62 km | 57 min | 132–173 € |
| Utrecht | 50 km | 49 min | 108–141 € |
| Eindhoven | 131 km | 1 h 46 min | 270–360 € |
| Tilburg | 120 km | 1 h 41 min | 248–330 € |
| Breda | 112 km | 1 h 32 min | 232–308 € |
| Almere Stad | 43 km | 40 min | 94–122 € |
| Haarlem | 21 km | 24 min | 50–63 € |
| Arnhem | 108 km | 1 h 30 min | 224–298 € |
| 's-Hertogenbosch | 93 km | 1 h 16 min | 194–257 € |
| Zaanstad | 27 km | 28 min | 62–79 € |
| Amersfoort | 65 km | 57 min | 138–181 € |
| Apeldoorn | 101 km | 1 h 25 min | 210–279 € |
| Hoofddorp | 8 km | 13 min | 23–28 € |
| Zwolle | 118 km | 1 h 37 min | 244–325 € |
| Leeuwarden | 150 km | 1 h 59 min | 308–411 € |
| Leiden | 28 km | 30 min | 64–82 € |
| Dordrecht | 86 km | 1 h 11 min | 180–238 € |
| Zoetermeer | 39 km | 39 min | 86–111 € |
| Deventer | 119 km | 1 h 35 min | 246–327 € |
| Delft | 48 km | 43 min | 104–136 € |
| Alkmaar | 46 km | 43 min | 100–130 € |
| Hilversum | 41 km | 41 min | 90–117 € |
| Purmerend | 37 km | 34 min | 82–106 € |
| Lelystad | 69 km | 1 h | 146–192 € |
| Amstelveen | 13 km | 15 min | 34–41 € |
| Roosendaal | 123 km | 1 h 37 min | 254–338 € |
| Oss | 109 km | 1 h 30 min | 226–300 € |
| Schiedam | 60 km | 50 min | 128–168 € |
| Spijkenisse | 70 km | 1 h 1 min | 148–195 € |
| Helmond | 130 km | 1 h 52 min | 268–357 € |
| Vlaardingen | 61 km | 52 min | 130–171 € |
| Gouda | 46 km | 48 min | 100–130 € |
| Zaandam | 26 km | 28 min | 60–76 € |
| Alphen aan den Rijn | 26 km | 30 min | 60–76 € |
| Hoorn | 53 km | 47 min | 114–149 € |
| Velsen-Zuid | 25 km | 24 min | 58–73 € |
| Ede | 88 km | 1 h 13 min | 184–244 € |
| Bergen op Zoom | 125 km | 1 h 40 min | 258–343 € |
| Capelle aan den IJssel | 58 km | 57 min | 124–163 € |
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Transfers to Amsterdam Airport
Travelling to the airport costs the same as travelling from it — the distance is identical and the tariff has no sense of direction. One difference matters: book ahead for the outbound leg, since no taxi is waiting at your door. Add a buffer for traffic; the times below assume clear roads.
| Pick-up | Distance | Drive time | Taxi cost approx. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam → AMS | 22 km | 24 min | 52–65 € |
| Rotterdam → AMS | 62 km | 57 min | 132–173 € |
| Utrecht → AMS | 50 km | 49 min | 108–141 € |
| Eindhoven → AMS | 131 km | 1 h 46 min | 270–360 € |
| Tilburg → AMS | 120 km | 1 h 41 min | 248–330 € |
| Breda → AMS | 112 km | 1 h 32 min | 232–308 € |
| Almere Stad → AMS | 43 km | 40 min | 94–122 € |
| Haarlem → AMS | 21 km | 24 min | 50–63 € |
| Arnhem → AMS | 108 km | 1 h 30 min | 224–298 € |
| 's-Hertogenbosch → AMS | 93 km | 1 h 16 min | 194–257 € |
| Zaanstad → AMS | 27 km | 28 min | 62–79 € |
| Amersfoort → AMS | 65 km | 57 min | 138–181 € |
Fixed price or meter?
Inside the licensed area the meter governs — the municipal tariff is binding and the driver may not charge above it. Reforms to the German passenger transport act let municipalities additionally permit fixed fares agreed before departure, which then hold regardless of traffic. Whether that option exists locally is up to the licensing authority.
For rides beyond the city limits — which most airport runs are — the price is freely negotiable anyway, because the municipal tariff no longer applies. That is exactly when agreeing a fixed fare before you get in pays off, checked against the estimate above. If in doubt, ask for the approximate fare: inside the licensed area the driver must quote it on request.
Terminals and the taxi rank
One connected terminal building with departure halls 1 to 3. Taxi ranks are outside Schiphol Plaza.
Airports near Amsterdam
| Airport | IATA | Straight line |
|---|---|---|
| Weeze Airport | NRN | 123 km |
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | 178 km |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | 200 km |
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | 214 km |
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | 229 km |
Straight-line distance between airports — the road route typically runs 20–30 % longer. Useful when rebooking, during strikes, or when a neighbouring airport has the better connection.
When a taxi stops making sense
Taxi fares grow linearly with distance; the time advantage over rail does not. As a rough rule: up to about 30 km a taxi is convenient and defensible, beyond 50 km it gets expensive, and past 100 km you are paying 208–276 € — usually the price of several train tickets.
The maths flips when three or four of you travel together, you have heavy luggage, you land at night, or the destination is poorly served by public transport. That is what the tables above are for: put the numbers side by side, then decide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi from Amsterdam Airport to the city centre cost?
The distance is 22 km and the drive takes about 24 min. Using the national tariff band, expect roughly 52–65 €. Only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
How much does a taxi or transfer from Amsterdam Airport cost?
The price depends on the road distance and the municipal taxi tariff. To Badhoevedorp (7 km) a regular taxi would cost roughly 21–25 €. Work out other destinations in the calculator above — only the meter is binding.
How is a taxi fare calculated in Germany?
German taxi tariffs are municipal ordinances that apply only within each city's licensed area: a base fare plus a per-kilometre rate. In 2026 the base fare runs from about €4.00 (Frankfurt) to €5.90 (Munich), and the per-kilometre rate is usually €1.80–2.80. Some cities taper — Hamburg charges only €2.00/km beyond 9 km — and airports may add a surcharge (Düsseldorf €2). That is why we show a range rather than a single price.
Is there a taxi rank at Amsterdam Airport?
One connected terminal building with departure halls 1 to 3. Taxi ranks are outside Schiphol Plaza.
How many destinations can you reach from Amsterdam Airport?
From Amsterdam, 10,940 destinations have distance, drive time and price on file — from the nearest, Badhoevedorp (7 km), to far-off cities. Just type your destination into the calculator above.
Which airports are near Amsterdam?
The nearest commercial airports are Weeze (NRN, about 123 km as the crow flies), Düsseldorf (DUS, about 178 km as the crow flies), Münster (FMO, about 200 km as the crow flies). Worth comparing when rebooking or during strikes — though the taxi ride there can eat up whatever you save on the fare.
Can you reach the city from Amsterdam Airport without a taxi?
Schiphol station sits directly beneath the terminal, with trains reaching Amsterdam Centraal in about 15–20 minutes. The Netherlands regulates taxi fares through nationwide maximum rates rather than the municipal tariffs used in Germany, so the figures on this page are a rough orientation only.
Can I book a taxi through routefare.eu?
No. routefare.eu is a calculator, not a booking service: we work out distance, drive time and the expected fare range from open road data and the applicable tariffs. You book at the rank, by phone, or through an app of your choice.