Four Elements Hotel is in Amsterdam’s IJburg district, about 24 minutes by car from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. You can take a train from the airport to Amsterdam Centraal or continue by taxi, but check current onward transport if you plan to travel by public transport to IJburg. The hotel offers guest rooms.
- Hotel area: IJburg, Amsterdam.
- By car: about 24 minutes from Schiphol.
- By train: Schiphol Airport station is beneath the airport; trains run to Amsterdam Centraal.
- Ticket note: fares and travel information can change, so check the relevant operator before travelling.
Where Four Elements Hotel is in Amsterdam
The airport train to Amsterdam Centraal is only the first part of a public-transport journey to IJburg. If you are arranging your arrival, distinguish the airport-to-centre leg from the onward trip to the district.
The hotel’s location also shapes plans for time in the city. For a sense of how IJburg can fit into a day out, see this one-day Amsterdam route from IJburg.
How do you get from Schiphol to Amsterdam Centraal by train?
Schiphol Airport station is beneath the airport, and the Sprinter connects it with Amsterdam Centraal.
NS describes a service of eight Sprinter trains per hour between Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam Centraal, via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Amsterdam Lelylaan. The journey to Centraal takes 17 minutes. From there, plan the onward leg to IJburg separately; the airport-to-centre train does not take you directly to the district.
NS says trains at Schiphol depart from platform 3, but recommends checking the departure boards for current information. At Schiphol, use the check-in poles for your NS ticket; at Amsterdam Centraal, check in and out through the gates.
For luggage, NS says there is space between train benches or under seats, and luggage trolleys are available at Schiphol Airport station. Regular railway engineering work takes place around Schiphol, so check NS’s Travel Planner for disruption information before you travel.
Once you reach the city, the onward trip involves Amsterdam’s local transport network. This Amsterdam public transport guide for IJburg covers the local-transport context.
Taxi and car options from Schiphol
A taxi can take you directly to IJburg, with the drive from the hotel to Schiphol taking about 24 minutes.
The official taxi rank is in front of Schiphol Plaza. Schiphol says reservations are not necessary because taxis are always available there. Follow the signs to the official rank, check that the taxi has a meter, and do not accept unsolicited offers of a ride.
Schiphol says official taxis accept contactless payment and credit cards, cannot refuse rides, and provide a printed receipt. Ride-hailing services such as Uber and Bolt use a different pick-up point: follow the terminal signs to the Schiphol App pick-up location.
For a shared transfer, Schiphol Travel Taxi vans can take groups of no more than 8 travellers. A shared trip may take longer than a direct journey because the van collects and drops off other passengers.
Allow time for the final leg to IJburg
The train ride from Schiphol to Amsterdam Centraal takes 17 minutes, but your full public-transport journey also includes the trip onward to IJburg.
When planning your arrival, allow for the change from the airport rail service to local transport, as well as any waiting time. The exact connection and travel time can depend on the services running when you arrive, so check the route for your travel time rather than treating the airport-to-centre train duration as the full journey.
If you are travelling by taxi, the drive from Schiphol to IJburg takes about 24 minutes. Traffic can affect a road journey, so allow flexibility if you have a timed appointment or connection.
What to check before you travel
Check current train, local-transport and taxi information before setting out from Schiphol.
Fares and ticket conditions can change, and ticket types differ by operator and the services they cover. For rail, check NS’s current journey information and Travel Planner; for airport taxis and pick-up points, consult Schiphol’s official travel information. Check the official site before you go.
For a public-transport trip, confirm the full route to IJburg, not just the train to Amsterdam Centraal. If you choose a taxi or ride-hailing service, follow the airport’s instructions for the correct pick-up point.
FAQs
How long is the drive from Schiphol to IJburg?
The drive takes about 24 minutes.
Is there a train from Schiphol to Amsterdam Centraal?
Yes. Schiphol Airport station is beneath the airport, and the Sprinter journey to Amsterdam Centraal takes 17 minutes.
Where do I find an official taxi at Schiphol?
The official taxi rank is in front of Schiphol Plaza. Follow the airport signs and check that the taxi has a meter.
Does the airport train go directly to IJburg?
No. Take the train to Amsterdam Centraal, then arrange onward transport to IJburg.