Central Station Amsterdam						Amsterdam hotels & travel
train information and fares
The Central Station is build between 1881 en 1889 and it's architecture is simular to the The Rijksmuseum. The same architect (Cuypers) designed both buildings. location Central Station is located in the inner city of Amsterdam between canals and the IJ river. From the Station Square leave trams and buses to all directions in Amsterdam. Inside Central Station is a metro stop. If you need travel advice, the Tourist Board and an office of the Public Transportation are outside on the Central Station Square. You need a 'OV-Card' to travel in the bus, tram or metro. The OV-card can be purchased at the office of city public transportation (GBV) at the Central Station square . The Dam Square with the Royal Palace, shopping streets, canal cruise boats and the Redlight area are all within 15 minutes walking. The Museum Square (Rembrandt and Van Gogh) is within 15 minutes by tram. The website of the Dutch Railways is: NS.nl Here you can find travel information in english, fares, how to book tickets and seat reservation. For example a demonstration of a ticket vending machine with touch-screen. International tickets to Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland(Basel) and France can be booked online or at the station. Tickets to other European countries must be purchased at the counter for international tickets. All international trains depart and arrive at Amsterdam Central Station. from Central Station to: Rotterdam CS - travel time 1 hour, €24 return Leiden - travel time 33 minutes, €15 return The Hague CS - travel time 54 minutes, €19 return Utrecht - travel time 30 minutes, €13 return Brussels - travel time 2.45 hour, €57 one-way Paris - travel time 4.09 hour, €98 one-way Last minutes and low season can give great discounts. For example in summer 2010 the cheapest fare for Amsterdam - Paris with the high-speed Thalys train is €35 one-way. more Amsterdam links Keukenhof Flowergarden Canal Cruise Flower Market Van Gogh Museum Leidseplein (going out and entertainment) Amsterdam Tourism Offices Airport Amsterdam				central station seen from the Damrak
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