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Which would be the most convenient and cost-friendly transport?

With the recent change in the cost and system of public transportation in and around Amsterdam, it can be confusing for outsiders to hop in for a round across the city. Here are some useful information for an affordable and convenient trams, buses and metro ride in Amsterdam.

A tram or bus in Amsterdam costs €2.60 for a one-hour ticket. Newly introduces in Amsterdam are gray electronic pads at each doorway which keep track of entry and exit.

Long thin tickets called “strippenkarts”  are available for purchase at Central Station, all GVB stations, Albert Heijn supermarkets, post offices and most kiosks for €7.30 and provide 15 boxes. A strippenkart can usually provide about seven one-way rides, and once a box is stamped the one-hour-travel rule applies.

If your requirement is only for a day or two, you can choose day tickets valid for 24, 48, 72 or 96 hours costing from €7 to €18. These tickets are available from drivers and ticket sellers (only the 24-hour ticket), GVB outlets, tourist offices and kiosks as well.

Even night time travel is very convenient in Amsterdam as  late night buses pick up hourly from locations like Rembrandtplein, Centraal Station and other main train stations throughout the night. Night bus tickets are purchased from the driver only, for €3.50 (one-way) and are valid for one and a half hours.