GVB tickets: how to buy and use them

GVB operates in Amsterdam. You can travel with GVB throughout the city by bus, metro, tram or ferry. There are 5 metro lines, 15 tram lines and a lot of bus lines that bring you everywhere within the city. There are also 7 ferry lines available, to reach the north side of the city. Three of these depart from the Central Station. For pedestrians and cyclists, the ferries are free to use. 

How does the ticket/QR-code work?  On most buses and trams, you scan your QR code when boarding. If this is not possible, you can just hop on. You do not need to scan the QR code when leaving the bus or tram. When travelling by metro, you sometimes have to open gates. You can use your QR-code to do so.  How long is the ticket valid?  Your ticket with valid QR code will become available in the app 15 minutes before departure. Make sure you have an internet connection at that time and refresh your screen manually if you have it open. This way you can be sure your ticket is active. Before those 15 minutes, your ticket is not yet valid and you cannot use it. The ticket remains valid for 1 hour. If your trip will take more than 1 hour, there will be 2 tickets in the app.   Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?  Yes, you can do this on GVB bus, tram and metro services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before the bus, tram of metro you booked is due to depart and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus, tram of metro you booked is due to arrive. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier bus, tram or metro. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.