# Taxi from Amsterdam Centraal to Rijksmuseum

A taxi from Amsterdam Centraal to Rijksmuseum costs about €32.95, day or night (5.5 km, about 22 min). From the official Amsterdam taxi tariff in force since 1 January 2026, checked 3 November 2026.

Worked out from the Amsterdam tariff in force from 1 January 2026. Status: Verified. 5.5 km, about 22 min by the quickest road route.

Usually via De Ruijterkade (S100), Spuistraat and Johannes Vermeerstraat. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.

## Through the day

| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytime (Tuesday 12:00) | €32.95 | €29.17–€35.59 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | €32.95 | €29.17–€35.59 | Only the traffic |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | €32.95 | €29.17–€35.59 | Only the traffic |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | €32.95 | €29.17–€35.59 | Only the traffic |

## Weekday daytime, line by line

- Pick-up charge, Maximum fare, passenger car (up to 4 passengers): €4.31 ([source](https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/stcrt-2025-41618.html))
- Maximum fare, passenger car (up to 4 passengers): 5.48 km and 21.6 min: €28.64 ([source](https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/stcrt-2025-41618.html))
- Total, typical traffic: €32.95

> These are maximum fares; a driver may charge less, or a fixed price agreed before the trip starts.

## Where you start and end

- **Pick-up: Amsterdam Centraal.** Amsterdam's main station, on the IJ at the north edge of the old centre, for trains across the Netherlands and to Brussels, Paris and Germany.
- **Drop-off: Rijksmuseum.** The national museum at the edge of the canal ring, on Museumplein with the Van Gogh Museum and the Concertgebouw.

## About this trip

### How much is a taxi from Amsterdam Centraal to Rijksmuseum?

About €32.95 on a weekday in the daytime, €29.17 to €35.59 depending on traffic, for 5.5 km (about 22 min).

### Is it a flat fare or the meter?

The meter: €4.31 to start, then €3.17 per km.

### Which surcharges apply?

None on a weekday in the daytime.

### Does the time of day change the fare?

No, it comes to about €32.95 at any time.

### What else may be added?

Waiting before the trip, per hour (only if agreed in advance) €59.41.

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The full tariff: [Amsterdam taxi fares](https://taxifare.org/nl/amsterdam/index.md)

To cite this page: Taxi from Amsterdam Centraal to Rijksmuseum, TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/nl/amsterdam/centraal-to-rijksmuseum/ (checked 3 November 2026)