The Amsterdam metro is part of a public transport network operated by GVB, alongside trams, buses and ferries. Line 52 connects Amsterdam-Noord and Amsterdam-Zuid, stopping at Amsterdam Centraal and Rokin along the way.
For getting around Amsterdam, the main practical points are choosing a suitable ticket and checking in and out on every journey. Hotel Schroder is about a 14-minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal, and offers guest rooms.
- Network: GVB operates the metro, trams, buses and ferries.
- Line 52: Connects Amsterdam-Noord and Amsterdam-Zuid via Amsterdam Centraal and Rokin.
- Rokin: Lies between Centraal and Vijzelgracht on line 52.
- Check-in rule: Check in when boarding and check out when leaving.
How the Amsterdam metro fits into public transport
The Amsterdam metro is one part of GVB’s network, which also includes trams, buses and ferries serving destinations around the city. That means you can plan a journey around the mode that connects your starting point and destination, rather than treating the metro as the only option.
Line 52 is a useful north–south connection: it runs between Amsterdam-Noord and Amsterdam-Zuid via Amsterdam Centraal and Rokin. On this line, Rokin is between Centraal and Vijzelgracht. If you are checking an Amsterdam metro map, those stations help orient you along the route.
How do you use Amsterdam Centraal and Rokin?
Amsterdam Centraal and Rokin are both stops on metro line 52, so you can use them as connections to travel between the north and south of the city. Rokin sits between Centraal and Vijzelgracht on the line.
Once you reach either station, line 52 provides the connection between Amsterdam-Noord and Amsterdam-Zuid.
GVB also runs trams, buses and ferries, so the metro is only one part of the city’s transit network. For a day built around walking instead, you can follow a one-day Amsterdam walking route.
Tickets, passes and check-in rules
GVB requires you to check in when boarding and check out when leaving, including when transferring between routes. Travelling without checking in can result in a €70 fine plus the fare.
One way to pay is OVpay, which accepts contactless debit or credit cards, phones and smartwatches. Use the same card or device to check in and out; advance registration is not required.
GVB barcode tickets bought in its app must be activated before use. On the metro, scan the ticket at the gates to check in and out.
A GVB 1-hour ticket allows transfers between GVB routes during its validity, but it is not valid on GVB night buses. You still need to check in when boarding and check out when disembarking.
GVB day tickets cover its trams, buses and metros, including night buses, for the period selected from the first check-in. They are not valid on NS, EBS or Connexxion services. Multi-day GVB tickets cover two to seven days, with validity periods ranging from 48 to 168 hours.
The Amsterdam Travel Ticket and Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket are also named ticket options. Fares can change, so check the official site before you go. GVB says its free Gappie app has a trip planner and current departure times for its lines.
Choosing between walking, tram and metro
Walking, trams and the metro suit different parts of a trip: the metro connects the north and south on line 52, while GVB’s broader network includes trams for journeys around Amsterdam. GVB also operates buses and ferries.
For a journey that takes you between Amsterdam-Noord and Amsterdam-Zuid via Centraal or Rokin, line 52 offers a direct connection on that corridor. For other destinations, check the Gappie app’s trip planner and current departure times to see which GVB service connects your stops.
If your plans combine several GVB routes, remember that transfers are allowed during a 1-hour ticket’s validity, but each boarding and exit still requires check-in and check-out. Day tickets cover GVB trams, buses and metros for their selected validity period; the GVB night buses are included too.
FAQs
Which Amsterdam metro line stops at Centraal and Rokin?
Metro line 52 stops at both stations. It connects Amsterdam-Noord and Amsterdam-Zuid, with Rokin between Centraal and Vijzelgracht.
Does the Amsterdam metro connect with other public transport?
Yes. GVB operates Amsterdam’s metros, trams, buses and ferries as a network connecting destinations around the city.
Do you need to check in and out on GVB transport?
Yes. Check in when boarding and check out when disembarking, including when you transfer between routes. With OVpay, use the same card or device for both.
Can you use a GVB day ticket on night buses?
Yes. GVB day tickets are valid on GVB trams, buses and metros, including night buses, for the selected validity period.