Central Station Amsterdam
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. The Dam Square with the Royal Palace, shopping streets, canal cruise boats and the Redlight area are all within 1-15 minutes walking. The Museum Square (Rembrandt and Van Gogh) is within 15 minutes by tram.
train tickets & public transport
In the railway station are only train tickets sold. Near the main entrance is a room with staffed desks where travelers can buy train tickets. In the station are also self-service automatic machines in multi languages. International tickets to Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and France can be bought from the machines or in the ticket room. Tickets to other European countries must be purchased at a special counter for international tickets. All international trains depart and arrive at Amsterdam Central Station.
tickets public transport
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 .
from Central Station to:
- Rotterdam CS - travel time 1 hour
- Leiden - 33 minutes
- The Hague CS - 54 minutes
- Utrecht - 30 minutes
- Brussels - 2.02 hour highspeed
- Paris - 3 hours 21 min highspeed
Last minute tickets and in low season give extra discounts. Cheap fares booked in advance for Amsterdam - Paris with the highspeed Thalys train are €29/35 one-way.
Amsterdam travel, hotels and attractions
Museum Square - Van Gogh Museum - Canal Boat Cruise - Keukenhof Flower Garden - Leidseplein nightlife - Rembrandtplein nightlife - Red Light District - Floating flower shops - Anne Frank House - Dam Square - Madame Tussauds + Kalverstraat - Shopping guide - Amsterdam fashion - Restaurants - Nightclubs and disco - Damrak promenade - RAI Centre - HOME
Central Station was build between 1881 en 1889 and it's architecture is simular to the The Rijksmuseum. The same architect (Cuypers) designed both buildings.
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