Arriving AMS Schipol Airport

Welcome to the Netherlands

Upon arrival collect your luggage. Don't forget to visit the restrooms before leaving the corridor.
Follow the Baggage Hall signs from your gate.
Check the screens to see which belt your airline is using.

If you did not already purchase a train ticket, you can purchase it now in the Baggage Hall.  You must have a CHIP on an ATM card (no credit cards) or Euros.  See below for link to buying ticket now.

Next head to Passport Control.  Have your passport ready for inspection.
There is a security check and you may be asked the nature of your visit: "tourism".  

Passport Control for US on left.

You will have nothing to declare unless you have alcohol, tobacco, or more than 10,000 Euros on you.

If you are meeting us on the Arrivals level, shop around, then meet at Grand Place Cafe by Arrivals 3 area.

Airport transfer Schiphol - Amsterdam 

Did you know that Schiphol is one of the biggest airports in the world?

A direct link railway line connecting Schiphol International Airport with Amsterdam Central Station, is the fastest and most convenient form of transport to the city centre.

Centraal Station is also the central stop for the departure of taxi´s, metro´s, tram´s and buses.  (The trams offer a "hop-on/hop-off" ticket which you may wish to utilize to get a good feeling for the circular layout of the city.  It's a bit confusing at first! But there are a couple of Tourist Info sites right at Centraal Station).

Trains run every 10 minutes from Platforms 1 and 2 in the main arrival plaza. You can find the platforms at the main hall.  I remember signage as very good.  There are two trains that go to Centraal Station and we will choose the express non-stop one.  These depart at 15, 22, 29, 45, 52, and 59 minutes after the hour. The trains making stops depart at 10 and 40 minutes after the hour.

Escalators from upper Airport level to lower Train level

Ticket readers: swipe BEFORE & AFTER boarding

Ticket kiosks for train tickets

Board the train

The Schiphol Airport train station is located directly below the airport. It only takes a couple of minutes to walk from the arrival halls to Schiphol Plaza. From there, the escalators and lifts descend to the platform.

The train ticket cost is 4.50 Euro at the station or 9.50 Euro purchasing online ahead of time.  
I just bought mine now, and I recommend getting yours so once we meet up at the Grand Place Cafe, we can get immediately on the train.  The machines only accept ATM with PIN cards.

Here's the link to buy your ticket:
Amsterdam Train Transfer to Centraal Station