Are Amsterdam ferries free?

On the IJ, pedestrians and cyclists ride GVB ferries free. On the Noordzeekanaal, foot/bike is also free; cars and freight pay. F9 is foot and bike only.

Which ferries run at night?

F3 between Centraal and Buiksloterweg often runs through the night. F4 to NDSM has partial night service. Always check the timetable for your travel day.

Can I take a car on the ferry?

Not on the IJ ferries (except exceptions such as emergency services). On the Noordzeekanaal (F20–F22), cars are allowed for a fare. The Hempont (F20) is the usual choice.

Where do I start for Amsterdam Noord?

From Centraal Station: F2 to IJplein, F3 to Buiksloterweg, or F4 to NDSM. The Amsterdam Noord hub shows live departures and links to each stop.

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Ferries

Amsterdam ferries

GVB runs ferries across the IJ and the Noordzeekanaal. On the IJ, pedestrians and cyclists ride free; on the Noordzeekanaal, cars pay. Pick a stop or line here, or start from a common crossing.

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Which ferry?

Popular crossings

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Centraal → Amsterdam Noord

F2 IJplein, F3 Buiksloterweg and F4 NDSM from Centraal Station.

Centraal → NDSM

Direct F4 crossing to the NDSM wharf in Noord.

East / Azartplein

Eastern Ferry F1 and connections around the Eastern Docklands.

Hempont / Noordzeekanaal

F20 for cars (paid) and foot/bike between the Hembrug area and Zaandam.

Ferry stops

Stops by area

Open a stop page for live departures, today’s timetable, and local travel guidance.

Amsterdam Centrum

Centraal Station ferry times

Amsterdam Noord

Buiksloterweg ferry times

Distelweg ferry times

IJplein ferry times

NDSM ferry times

Zamenhofstraat ferry times

Amsterdam Oost

Zeeburgereiland ferry times

Houthavens

Pontsteiger ferry times

Noordzeekanaal

Assendelft ferry times

Spaarndam ferry times

Velsen Noord ferry times

Velsen Zuid ferry times

Oostelijk Havengebied

Azartplein ferry times

Sporenburg ferry times

Westpoort

Hempontplein ferry times

Zaanstad

Zaandam ferry times

Ferry lines

Lines F1–F22

Each line has its own page with departure times, stops, and line facts.

Night: no

Eastern Ferry

Azartplein ↔ Zamenhofstraat

About 6 min

Open F1

Night: no

IJplein Ferry

Centraal Station ↔ IJplein

About 5 min

Open F2

Night: yes

Buiksloterweg Ferry

Centraal Station ↔ Buiksloterweg

About 5 min

Open F3

Night: partial

NDSM Wharf Ferry

Centraal Station ↔ NDSM

About 14 min

Open F4

Night: no

Distelweg Ferry

Pontsteiger ↔ Distelweg

About 6 min

Open F6

Night: no

Houthaven Ferry

Pontsteiger ↔ NDSM

About 6 min

Open F7

Night: no

Sporenburg – Zeeburgereiland

Sporenburg ↔ Zeeburgereiland

About 8 min

Open F9

F20

Night: yes

Hem Ferry

Hempontplein ↔ Zaandam

About 7 min

Open F20

F21

Night: yes

Buitenhuizen Ferry

Assendelft ↔ Spaarndam

About 7 min

Open F21

F22

Night: yes

Velsen Ferry

Velsen Noord ↔ Velsen Zuid

About 7 min

Open F22

Rules

Free, paid, and night service

Short network rules. Details live on the line pages and ferry facts.

IJ ferries (F1–F4, F6, F7, F9): pedestrians and cyclists travel free.
Noordzeekanaal (F20–F22): foot/bike free; cars and freight pay.
F9 is pedestrians and cyclists only.
Night: mainly F3 (often 24h) and partial F4 to NDSM.

Ferry facts & figures Open F3 Open F9

Hubs and tools

Amsterdam Noord ferries

Live Centraal → Noord departures and stop pages.

Ferry facts & figures

Ridership, fleet, satisfaction, and frequency per line.

Ferry widget

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Ferry apps compared

Overview of apps for Amsterdam ferry times, delays, and widgets.

Frequently asked questions

Keep ferry times close

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