Taxi from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dam Square
A taxi from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dam Square costs about €92.77, day or night (22.4 km, about 34 min). From the official Amsterdam taxi tariff in force since 1 January 2026, checked 3 November 2026.
Fare
- These are maximum fares; a driver may charge less, or a fixed price agreed before the trip starts.
- The route is the quickest by road (OpenStreetMap data); journey times allow for the city's usual traffic.
- Waiting before the trip, per hour (only if agreed in advance): €59.41 may be added.
Through the day
| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytimeTuesday 12:00 | €92.77 | €86.47–€97.18 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hourTuesday 17:30 | €92.77 | €86.47–€97.18 | Only the traffic |
| NightTuesday 23:30 | €92.77 | €86.47–€97.18 | Only the traffic |
| Weekend afternoonSaturday 14:00 | €92.77 | €86.47–€97.18 | Only the traffic |
Where you start and end
- Pick-up: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
- Taxis wait at the official rank outside Schiphol Plaza, by arrivals. The national maximum fare applies there too.
- Drop-off: Dam Square
- The square in the heart of the old centre, with the Royal Palace and the National Monument. The streets around it are full of trams, bikes and people on foot, so the cab stops where it can nearby.
About this trip
- How much is a taxi from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dam Square?
- About €92.77 on a weekday in the daytime, €86.47 to €97.18 depending on traffic, for 22.4 km (about 34 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 €92.77 at any time.
- What else may be added?
- Waiting before the trip, per hour (only if agreed in advance) €59.41.
Route
Usually via A4, Gooiseweg (S112) and Rokin. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.
- Amsterdam and Schiphol (taxi service area)
- Airports
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