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ROTTERDAM TRANSPORTATION   The public transport system in Rotterdam is very well organized. All metro, tram and metropolitan bus lines are operated by RET. You need an OV-Chipkaart (“Public Transport chip card”).     The Rotterdam Welcome Card provides unlimited use of all RET public transport for 1, 2 or 3 days, and 25% or […]

Taxis: Due to the general layout of the city of Amsterdam, which is not car-friendly, options for using taxis will be limited (unless one is travel in and out of the city’s outerlying areas, and the airport, of course). For that reason, it is important to get familiar with fixed taxi stands (located in various […]

Bike: first-time visitors to Amsterdam will immediately notice that it is the most bicycle-friendly capital city in the world. Many feel that riding a bike in Amsterdam is a “must do” activity there. The city is flat and compact with large and clearly marked bike lanes, often making cycling the most efficient way to explore […]

Ferry: Though transportation in Amsterdam used to be highly characterized by boat-travel on the city’s web of canals, today’s canal traffic is mostly comprised of tourist cruises and personal boats. Ferries in Amsterdam instead cross the local waterway (known as the “IJ River”), connecting the city center with the north (or Noord) neighborhood. These are […]

Bus: During the day, buses are mostly used to connect Amsterdam to the greater metropolitan area. While locals use them on their daily commute, visitors are likely to use them even more so when venturing away from the city center to visit one of the Netherlands’ surrounding beach towns, gardens, or historic villages.   Buses […]

Tram: Trams in Amsterdam are a fun and convenient way to travel around town. With fifteen different routes and frequent stops, trams are a reliable and efficient way to get to and around the city center. They have large windows and glide on tracks above ground, offering a unique way to stay cozy and enjoy […]

Amsterdam Metro: The Amsterdam Metro quickly connects the city center and surrounding suburbs. It has five different lines: three that begin their journeys from Central Station, and two that span the outskirts of the city. Some of the metro stations share their platforms with regular trains, often making the metro a convenient start for longer-distance train travel. […]