Amsterdam All in 1 Travel Ticket: one combined ticket for train, tram, metro and bus

Amsterdam, July 23, 2008 - The Amsterdam public transport authority (called GVB) and the Dutch Railways organization (abbreviated NS), in cooperation with the Amsterdam Tourism & Conventions Board (ATCB) have joined forces to offer a combination ticket option for tourists, which should make getting to, from and around Amsterdam much more convenient.

The "All-in-One Ticket" -- to be sold for a pilot period between July 23 and October 31, 2008 -- includes admission for city trams, buses and the metro, plus return trip between Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport and Centraal Station.

Until now visitors have had to buy separate tickets for the journey between the airport and central Amsterdam (on trains operated by Dutch Railways, or NS) and the transport lines once they got there (on the trams, buses and metro operated by GVB). Admittedly, both systems' ticketing can be especially confusing for visitors, who are unfamiliar with the process. The All- in-One Ticket should alleviate such confusion and will make travel between Schiphol and Amsterdam more convenient and economical.

Details of the All-in-One Ticket:

The train portion of the ticket (Dutch Railways, or NS) is good for one return trip only between Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam Centraal Station.

The GVB portion of the ticket is good for rides on all Amsterdam trams, buses (including night buses) and metro lines.

Visitors can only purchase the All-in-One Ticket at the Holland Tourist Information office at Schiphol Airport (across from Arrivals 2; open daily 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.).

Tickets come in time increments of 24 hours (Euro 12.95), 48 hours (Euro 17), 72 hours (Euro 19.70) and 96 hours (Euro 22.40).

The combination ticket prices do represent a cost savings over buying individual separate tickets.