Bus 397 (Amsterdam Airport Express) travels from Schiphol airport to central Amsterdam in about 30 minutes. It costs around € 6,50 one-way and runs every 8 – 15 minutes during the day. It stops at major locations including Museumplein, Leidseplein, and Elandsgracht.
Bus 397 overview:
- Route: Schiphol Airport → Amsterdam city centre
- Travel time: 30 minutes
- Operator: Connexxion
- Night service: bus N97 (midnight – 05:00)
- Ticket price: € 6,50.
To get from Amsterdam airport to the city center, take the bus line 397 during the day or N97 (Niteliner) at night, from midnight to 05:00. It will take you from Schiphol Plaza to Leidseplein and Museum Square (Museumplein) in 30 minutes.
How to find the bus 397 departure point at Schiphol airport?
Connexxion bus line 397 departs from the Schiphol plaza bus platform B15 – B17 (you can see the red bus departing on the photo below).
Important: The Schiphol Plaza bus station is currently being rebuilt. Some buses will be arriving and departing from different locations than travellers are used to. The new locations are indicated by signage and information at the bus stops.
Source: Schiphol.nl
Bus 397 timetable
During the day, the bus every 8-15 minutes. At night the Niteliner N97 departs every hour.
Check 9292.nl travel planner for the bus departure times and directions from Schiphol to your hotel or Amsterdam city center.
How to pay for the bus 397?
You can buy the ticket online (€ 6,50). A return ticket costs € 11,75. You can also buy a bus ticket from the driver. The driver doesn’t accept cash, you can only pay with a bank card.
Connexxion bus 397 is not a part of Amsterdam public transport system (operated by GVB). That’s why Amsterdam public transport tickets are not valid on this bus. But you can buy Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket or Amsterdam Travel Ticket which are valid both on the bus line 397 and in the city.
Other types of tickets valid on the bus 397
1. Our choice: Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket for 1 – 3 days of unlimited travel by bus, tram, metro and train in Amsterdam and surrounding areas (including Schiphol, Volendam, Edam, Marken, Zaanse Schans, beach in Zandvoort and Keukenhof).
Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket map. Check a full-size map at Iamsterdam.com official website. Learn more about ARTT >>
2. Amsterdam Travel Ticket – a convenient 1-3 day pass for a short visit to Amsterdam. It is valid for unlimited amount of rides by city transport and from and back to Schiphol airport.
Amsterdam Travel ticket is valid on:
- Bus line 397 from Schiphol to Amsterdam and back.
- Train from Schiphol to Amsterdam and back.
- GVB public transport: trams, metro, buses in Amsterdam.
3. OV-chipcard – one-way ticket costs € 4,21.
4. OV-pay – € 4,21 one-way.
Bus line 397 route and main stops
The bus route includes these stops:
- Schiphol Airport
- Schiphol Noord
- Cateringweg
- Anderlechtlaan
- Amstelveenseweg
- Olympisch Stadion
- Haarlemmermeerstation
- Emmastraat
- Museumplein
- Rijksmuseum
- Leidseplein
- Elandsgracht
FAQ about bus 397
Does bus 397 go to Amsterdam Centraal?
No, bus 397 does not go directly to Amsterdam Centraal Station. It terminates at Elandsgracht in the city centre. From there, you need tram or walking to reach other areas.
Read more:
- How to get from Schiphol airport to Amsterdam?
- Public transport in Amsterdam: tickets and passes
- Schiphol airport: everything about flying to/from Amsterdam
- Travelling in the Netherlands by train
- International trains in the Netherlands
- Amsterdam in one day: things to see and do
- Prices in Amsterdam: how much money should you take?
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Last updated: 11 July 2026