Cheap Flights from Manchester to Amsterdam

Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)? Here are top ways to reach downtown efficiently:

• NS Train
  • Frequent trains run directly from Schiphol Station (beneath the terminal) to Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Journey: ~17 min; fare: ~€4.90 one-way; operates 24/7 with early and late options.
• Amsterdam Airport Express Bus (Connexxion 397)
  • Departs from outside Schiphol Plaza to stops near Museumplein, Leidseplein.
  • Duration: ~30 min; fare: €6.50 one-way or €11.75 return.
• Taxi / App-Based Ride (Uber, Bolt, FREENOW)
  • Official taxi stands available; app pickups at designated zones.
  • Typical fare: €35–55; beware of unlicensed drivers soliciting inside terminal.
• Pre-Booked Shuttle
  • Fixed-price, door-to-door service. Often cheaper and more predictable than a regular taxi.

Tip: Trains are the fastest and most cost-effective. For hotel stops near Museumplein or Leidseplein, the Airport Express Bus is a direct and easy alternative.