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Amsterdam eSIM

100 Netherlands plans · from $2.35

Amsterdam is best seen by bike, and every rental, canal-tour booking and tram ticket assumes a working phone. A travel eSIM connects at Schiphol so you can sort your OV-chipkaart or bike hire on the train into Centraal rather than queuing for help.

Landing at Schiphol (AMS)

The train from Schiphol to Amsterdam Centraal takes 15–20 minutes and runs constantly. With an eSIM live on arrival you can buy the ticket in-app and skip the machines entirely.

eSIM plans that cover Amsterdam

Amsterdam is covered by every Netherlands plan below — there is no separate city-only eSIM to buy.

Choose a data plan

1 GB

7 days· 0.6 GB per $1

$2.35

★ BEST VALUE

Unlimited

1 days· ∞ GB per $1

$2.74

2 GB

15 days· 0.7 GB per $1

$3.83

3 GB

30 days· 0.8 GB per $1

$4.82

Unlimited

3 days· ∞ GB per $1

$5.65

5 GB

30 days· 0.9 GB per $1

$6.50

Unlimited

5 days· ∞ GB per $1

$8.69

10 GB

30 days· 1.2 GB per $1

$10.03

Unlimited

7 days· ∞ GB per $1

$11.88

Unlimited

10 days· ∞ GB per $1

$16.29

20 GB

30 days· 1.4 GB per $1

$16.50

Unlimited

15 days· ∞ GB per $1

$24.12

Which networks you'll be on in Amsterdam

Siima eSIMs for the Netherlands ride KPN and Vodafone. The Dutch networks are among the densest in Europe — 5G is near-universal in the Randstad, and rural coverage gaps are effectively nonexistent.

Coverage around Amsterdam

Trams, metro and Centraal

Coverage across the whole tram network and in the metro tunnels including the Noord/Zuidlijn. Centraal station and the IJ ferries are strong.

Canal ring and Jordaan

Excellent throughout. The tall narrow canal houses can weaken indoor signal on upper floors, but outdoor coverage never drops.

Museumplein and Vondelpark

Strong 5G. The Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum both hold usable signal inside, which matters for timed-entry tickets.

Zaanse Schans and Keukenhof

The classic day trips are fully covered, including the bike routes out through Waterland and the trains north.

How much data you need

A long weekend in Amsterdam is 2–3 GB. If you are cycling routes daily with live navigation running, budget closer to 5 GB for a week.

Work it out with our data usage calculator →

Frequently asked questions

Does a Netherlands eSIM cover a day trip to Belgium or Germany?
No — a Netherlands plan stops at the border. Antwerp, Brussels and the German border towns are close enough that this catches people out. A Europe regional plan covers all three countries on one eSIM.
Will my eSIM work on the Amsterdam metro?
Yes. The metro tunnels, including the deep Noord/Zuidlijn under the IJ, have mobile coverage throughout.
How do I set up an eSIM before arriving in Amsterdam?
Install it at home while you still have Wi-Fi: open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM and scan the QR code from your Siima confirmation email. Leave the line switched off until you land — the plan starts counting from first use in Netherlands, not from purchase.
How much data do I need for a trip to Amsterdam?
A long weekend in Amsterdam is 2–3 GB. If you are cycling routes daily with live navigation running, budget closer to 5 GB for a week.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Amsterdam?
Almost always. Daily roaming passes from most home carriers run $10–15 per day, while Siima plans covering Amsterdam start from $2.35 for the whole trip. You also avoid per-megabyte charges if you exceed a roaming pass allowance.
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