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When I arrive at Central Station I need to get to Leidseplein in about 20 minutes.
I understand I can take Trams 1, 2 or 5 but how do I pay the fare. It's the only journey I'll be making by tram on this trip so I just want to be ready with a single ticket rather than have to buy a ticket when I arrive. Or can I pay the driver?
In visiting Amsterdam many times over the years I've never taken the subway or tram so this is all new to me.

When travelling by tram in Amsterdam, most locals make use of the public transport chip card (OV-Chipkaart), checking in and out at the start and end of their journeys (and whenever they change trams). However, it is possible to purchase a one-hour ticket aboard the majority of Amsterdam trams – a ticket attendant sits in a booth towards the rear of most trams; otherwise the driver at the front can assist you. You can also purchase 24- and 48-hour tickets aboard the tram (valid only for GVB services, including buses and metro). Other types of tickets can be purchased at GVB Tickets & Info offices or GVB ticket vending machines.



http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/visiting/p ... sport/tram

The one-hour ticket bought within the tram sounds perfect.
Many thanks!