GVB

The GVB app is designed to enhance your travel experience within Amsterdam and across the Netherlands, providing a seamless connection to trams, buses, metros, and ferries. It is an essential tool for both routine commuters and occasional visitors, facilitating easy journey planning from a variety of starting points, such as your home or Schiphol Airport, to destinations like hotels, restaurants, or theaters.

One of the key advantages of this app is its comprehensive access to real-time travel information for the entire GVB network and other Dutch public transport services. This ensures you are always equipped with the most accurate and up-to-date travel details. The integrated trip planner lets you map out your journey to any address within the country, tailored specifically to your travel preferences, including options to start or end your trip by bicycle.

This platform stands out for its ability to alert you about any disruptions or delays on your route via customizable notifications, enhancing your travel efficiency. Additionally, crowd indicators within this software provide forecasts on how congested a service is expected to be, allowing you to plan your travel accordingly.

Moreover, it allows for an in-app ticket purchase — available for immediate activation — making it convenient to buy and use tickets on the go directly from your mobile device. Frequent travelers can benefit from saving favorite locations and routes, streamlining trip planning for future journeys.

Enhancing personalization, it includes a unique Touch Swipe planner, a highly intuitive feature that allows you to swiftly create personalized travel plans by simply swiping between destinations. It also features a customizable dashboard based on your travel habits, making frequently used functions readily accessible.

Available in both Dutch and English, the GVB app ensures that whether you are a local or an international visitor, you can navigate the public transport system with ease and confidence, establishing it as a standout choice for all your travel needs in Amsterdam and beyond.