AMS → Amsterdam Centrum
Schiphol to Centrum in six minutes.
Schiphol to Amsterdam Centrum is one of the most-travelled airport corridors in Europe. A six-minute eVTOL hop is the obvious replacement for the €5.90 NS train and offers a luxury alternative for hotel arrivals.
6 min
eVTOL at launch
€115–€165
est. launch fare
17 km
straight-line distance
30–60 min
by car today
Route map
Every way to make the AMS → Amsterdam Centrum transfer
Side-by-side time and price comparison across helicopter, car, train, and eVTOL air taxi (both at launch and at scale).
Reference fares are static and accurate as of April 2026. Live operator pricing may vary — confirm with the operator at time of booking.
Helicopter (today)
6 min
€245–€395
Existing scheduled or charter helicopter
Car / Taxi
30–60 min
€40–€65
Train
20 min
€5.90 (NS)
eVTOL — at launch
6 min
€115–€165
Year 1 commercial pricing
eVTOL — at scale
6 min
€60–€90
Years 3-5, mature route
Who flies AMS → Amsterdam Centrum today?
Helicopter operators currently serving the Amsterdam airport corridor:
- HeliCentre
- KLM Helicopters (legacy)
Likely eVTOL operators at launch
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from AMS to Amsterdam Centrum?+
By car the AMS to Amsterdam Centrum transfer takes 30–60 min. By eVTOL air taxi (at launch) it will take 6 min. By helicopter today the same trip is roughly 6 min.
How much does an eVTOL flight from AMS to Amsterdam Centrum cost?+
At commercial launch eVTOL pricing for the AMS to Amsterdam Centrum route is expected to be €115–€165. Once routes scale (3-5 years post-launch) the per-seat price drops to roughly €60–€90.
Are there helicopter operators flying AMS to Amsterdam Centrum today?+
Yes — current helicopter operators serving the Amsterdam airport corridor include HeliCentre, KLM Helicopters (legacy). Charter rates run roughly €245–€395.
When will eVTOL air-taxi service from AMS launch?+
Initial commercial eVTOL service is expected at AMS between late 2026 and 2028, depending on operator certification and vertiport infrastructure. Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, and Vertical Aerospace have all announced Europe launch markets.
Is the AMS to Amsterdam Centrum eVTOL transfer cheaper than a helicopter?+
Yes. eVTOL pricing at launch (€115–€165) is roughly 30–50% lower than the helicopter rate (€245–€395) for the same route. At scale, the price drops further to about €60–€90.