Are you an U.S. Citizen? If you are, then you dont need a Visa. I have done the same thing a couple times. Make sure you leave enough time for the tram back to Central Station, the train to the airport, and for going through security at Schipol.
Check here if you need a visa
Originally Posted by aceflyer2
I have a rather long layover in AMS next week and would like to take the train from the airport to central Amsterdam for a few hours. I was told by a DL rep that this is possibile, but I would need a special 1 day visa. Does anyone have experience with this, and if so, what is the procedure for obtaining this type of VISA? Can this be done quickly?