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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Amsterdam RAI
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£4
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£4
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
9 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
10 m
Trains on 18 Sept
3
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Amsterdam RAI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Amsterdam RAI will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 3 trains from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Amsterdam RAI, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 9 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:250h09Amsterdam Airport Schiphol10:34Amsterdam RAI£41One-way0 changes- 14:250h09Amsterdam Airport Schiphol14:34Amsterdam RAI£41One-way0 changes
7:290h12Amsterdam Airport Schiphol7:41Amsterdam RAI£41One-way0 changes
- 10:250h09Amsterdam Airport Schiphol10:34Amsterdam RAI£41One-way0 changes
- 14:250h09Amsterdam Airport Schiphol14:34Amsterdam RAI£41One-way0 changes
- 7:290h12Amsterdam Airport Schiphol7:41Amsterdam RAI£41One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Amsterdam RAI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Amsterdam RAI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, while a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 9 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£4 Average Price Cheapest | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
42m Average total duration Fastest 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (12m by train vs 20m by car). Tickets start at around £4 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Eurocity Direct, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Amsterdam RAI train times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Amsterdam RAI trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:43 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0h09 | 12:52 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0h09 | 20:04 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| 7:29 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0h12 | 7:41 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:25 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0h09 | 10:34 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Amsterdam RAI
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Trains from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Amsterdam RAI run on average 7 times per day, taking around 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 12:43. The fastest train covers the 9 km distance in 10m.
Distance 9 km |
Average train duration 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 5:53 |
Last train 12:43 |
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Best time to book 1 day |
FAQs: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Amsterdam RAI train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Amsterdam RAI by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam RAI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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