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Amsterdam Airport Express bus 397orPre-booked private transfer?

The short answer

For one traveler the Amsterdam Airport Express bus 397 is cheaper by €45.50. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The Pre-booked private transfer is quicker: 20 min against 28 min. The Amsterdam Airport Express bus 397 varies between 25 and 34 minutes.

Amsterdam Airport Express bus 397: 05:27–00:19. Pre-booked private transfer: Runs all night.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersAmsterdam Airport Express bus 397Pre-booked private transferDifference
1€6.50€52€45.50
2€13€52€39
3€19.50€52€32.50
4€26€52€26
5€32.50€73€40.50
6€39€73€34
7€45.50€73€27.50
8€52€73€21

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
397 · Connexxion (Transdev)Amsterdam Airport Express bus 397
From
Bus stop B17 (the timetable says B15–B17) on lane B in front of Schiphol Plaza — out of the doors and to the right; the bus station is being rebuilt until October 2027
To
Museumplein, Rijksmuseum and Leidseplein, ending at Elandsgracht — not Centraal station
Luggage
A coach-style bus with luggage racks.
Runs
05:27–00:19
Journey
25–34 min

It is a euro more than the train and takes nearly twice as long. Its case is the museum quarter and Leidseplein, where it stops at the door.

It does not serve Centraal station or the Dam by day.

The e-ticket is valid on the date shown and cannot be refunded or used to change buses.

No cash on board: a debit or credit card, or a ticket bought beforehand.

Amsterdam Airport Express bus 397: price for every party size

Buy the e-ticket from Connexxion
transfer · Welcome PickupsPre-booked private transfer
From
Driver meets you in arrivals with a name board
To
Any address
Luggage
Stated when booking; choose the vehicle by luggage as well as seats.
Runs
All night
Journey
20 min

This price is indicative: the operator sets it, and it moves with vehicle size, luggage and the exact address. Confirm the total at the time you book.

Pre-booked private transfer: price for every party size

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