Amsterdam

:Alternate meanings: See Amsterdam

Public transportation

Public transport in Amsterdam consists of:

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• national and international train connections
• 3 metro lines
• 1 lightrail line
• 16 tram lines
• An express tram line (IJtram)
• 55 bus lines (not included regional and national lines)
• several ferries for pedestrians and cyclists across the IJ (free of charge)
• a Fast Flying Ferrie towards Velsen-Zuid on the Northsea shore

A new underground line, the North/South Line (Noord/Zuidlijn) is under construction. (See also Gemeentelijk Vervoerbedrijf, List of Amsterdam metro stations.)

Related Topics:
North/South Line - Gemeentelijk Vervoerbedrijf - List of Amsterdam metro stations

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Many people in Amsterdam use a bicycle to get around. Most main streets have bike paths and bike racks are ubiquitous throughout the city. In the city centre, driving a car is complicated by constant traffic jams and limited and expensive parking space.

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