Sprinter to Amsterdam CentraalorNiteliner N97 night bus?

From

Platform 3, directly below Schiphol Plaza; check in at the yellow columns at the top of the escalators

To

Amsterdam Centraal, via Lelylaan and Sloterdijk

Luggage

Space between the seat backs and under the seats; luggage trolleys at the station.

Runs

05:39–01:09

Journey

14–18 min

Do not queue for the machine: a single-use chipcard costs EUR 1.60 more than tapping the bank card in your pocket or buying an e-ticket, for the same EUR 5.50 ride.

Since 1 July 2026 a new anonymous OV-chipkaart cannot be bought; check in with a contactless card or phone, or buy an e-ticket.

Check in AND out. A forgotten check-out is EUR 33.30 on a bank card, a forgotten check-in EUR 20.

Vivid, Paysafe and Revolut digital debit cards are refused at the check-in columns; Maestro, V PAY, Mastercard and Visa work.

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From

Bus stop B15–B17 on lane B in front of Schiphol Plaza, as for the 397

To

Museumplein, Leidseplein and Amsterdam Centraal Station

Luggage

A coach-style bus with luggage racks.

Runs

01:19–04:19

Journey

25–40 min

On Tuesday nights it is the only direct way into Amsterdam between 00:59 and 05:39; on the other six the night train is a euro cheaper and takes 15 minutes.

Hourly. Miss one and the next is an hour away.

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