Common questions

What is the train station in Amsterdam called?

What is the train station in Amsterdam called?

Amsterdam Centraal
Amsterdam Centraal also known as Amsterdam Central. This is Amsterdam’s main station. Amsterdam Amstel This station on the eastern bank of the river Amstel is on the Amsterdam to Utrecht railway line.

What time does Amsterdam central station close?

Amsterdam Central Station services Service Centre sells international train tickets (open: 6 am – 11 pm). Lost luggage desk is directly at the lockers vault. Central Station is also an active open shopping centre with some shops open 7 am – 1 am and GWK Travelex Change offices.

How many train stations are there in Amsterdam?

Totally, there are nine Amsterdam train stations. The most important train station is, of course, Amsterdam Centraal.

How do I get from Amsterdam airport to Central Station?

The fastest route to the city centre is by hiring an Amsterdam airport taxi. Though it will cost approximately 39€, it will only take 15-20 minutes to reach your destination. The quickest method of public transportation is the train. Train tickets cost 5.40€ and it takes around 20 minutes to reach the downtown area.

Where is the red light district in Amsterdam?

North Holland
De Wallen/Province

How much do trains cost in Amsterdam?

A one-day ticket costs €15; a two-day ticket costs €20; while a three-day ticket will be available as of spring 2015 costing €25. As is standard with travel tickets in Amsterdam, it is required to check in and check out of each vehicle or station.

How much is a train ticket from Amsterdam airport to Central station?

TAKE THE TRAIN The Dutch National Rail (Nederlandse Spoorwegen) offers trains from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Central Station in an average of 14-17 minutes. This option will cost about €5.50 per person with a €1 surcharge for disposable tickets.

Is it safe in Amsterdam at night?

Amsterdam may rank highly when it comes to being a safe city, but, to be honest, it’s not always safe. Really late at night, the city can take on a pretty dodgy atmosphere as well. You can avoid all of this though.

Where is the Grand Cafe in Amsterdam Central Station?

First class enjoyment can be experienced at Grand Café Restaurant 1e Klas at Amsterdam Central Station. Our restaurant is situated at a monumental hospitality and event location and is a comfortable meeting place for travellers, passers-by, residents and tourists alike.

How many people go through Amsterdam Central Station a day?

Every day 250,000 people go through the Amsterdam Central Station (Dutch: Amsterdam Centraal or shortly: CS; code: Asd). Final stops of several lines of city trams and buses are here, as well as waterfront stations of city ferry lines taking cars and passengers to Amsterdam North (Amsterdam Noord).

When was the New Amsterdam Centraal station built?

The station was built by contractor Philipp Holzmann. The new central station replaced Amsterdam Willemspoort Station, which had closed in 1878, as well as the temporary Westerdok Station used from 1878 to 1889.

Where is the meeting point at Amsterdam Central Station?

The Meeting Point is located directly at the Central Station main entry, outside the station hall. All the locals do not use paper tickets on trains and public transport but they use the public transport charge card called Chip-card or OV-card valid on all means of transport everywhere in the Netherlands.

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Ruth Doyle