We needed to come to the Centraal Station to catch a train to visit Zaanse Schans yesterday. You tap in with your credit card (or a pass if you got one for lots of public transit in a week or month). In order to enter the station. The digital directory screen was very easy to follow once we looked online to see which train we needed. There are intercity trains and sprinter trains which are slower or quicker because of the number of stops I think. We needed the 11:13 train on platform 5a to Uitgeest. We were t hungry yet but if we had been, the station has multiple places to buy pastries or snacks for travel. We only had to wait on the platform for about 15 minutes. The seats were comfortable and had options for 2 together or 4 facing each other for families. The ride was very smooth with only 2 stops before ours. You tap out at the platform of arrival at a little tap screen about waist height there. read more

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Very large and a bit daunting for someone new to train travel. Once I figured out the platform system, it was a bit easier, but many of the escalators are broken (June 2026), which makes moving around a challenge. Platforms are outside, which is not ideal during the worst heat wave in Amsterdam history. read more

Utilized this station to get to destinations Not only is it lovely inside , filled with shops abd places to eat ... but the interior was lit fir valentine which makes it fun and pretty Very very nice! read more

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One of the nicer train stations I've been through, and with the Eurail pass it's pretty convenient - you just scan the QR code from the ticket. Great restaurants within like a Doner place. Very nice! read more

Spent the best 48 hours in Amsterdam and we frequented the Centraal Station. We were a group of 6 ladies and we never felt unsafe and we were all first time visitors but we were still able to figure out the station without an issue. The views were beautiful and I can't wait for my next visit to Amsterdam! read more

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SMOOTH TRANSITION... The walk to this Amsterdam Central Train Station was easy since its located near most hotels. Scanned in my boarding tickets, got sandwich and coffee and waited thirty minutes for my train to Brussels, Belgium. There were plenty of garbage bins in the outside area although trash on the ground around the bins. Security staff were in abundance which was great. The Eurostar train arrived on time and I was on my way... read more

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Elevators and escalators are frequently out of service. If you are disabled, you may have difficulty traversing this station. Be aware. The facilities are a reflection of the inhabitants. Tourists and locals share the space and the littered floors remind us that not everyone respects the environment. Trains run mostly on time. read more

This place is huge, really busy and based on the cleanliness standards of the Switzerland Centraal train station thisbone is very dirty.But just like the Switzerland travel system its pretty easy to navigate. So on my way to Rotterdam, then to see the windmills. read more

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This place is huge and so busy. This former shipyard was transformed into Amsterdams transportation hub... with ferries leaving every 4-6 minutes it takes people, bikes and mopeds all over the river. For being so large it seems to run very smoothly. With so many restaurants and different shops they have you covered. It reminds me of being in grand central station. read more

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Before the construction that started a year ago and will go on another three or four years, this was an amazing European train station. It reminded me of the Harry Potter movies and rightfully so, it is very old and original. It is quintessential Europe in the heart of Amsterdam. It's "sister city" Haarlem has a smaller version and just as beautiful. Platform 1 & 2 were the first built, traveling out to Haarlem, and Zandvoort, and they still are. This platform was recently rebuilt, but many portions are still closed. There will be some growing pains with the construction the next few years, and eventually this will become the second busiest train station in the city, Amsterdam Zuid will move more passengers. Either way, it's still as super cool station and I'm always excited whenever I travel through this, even though I now live here! read more

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Amsterdam Centraal is one of those train stations that manages to be both enormous and surprisingly easy to navigate. You enter the building expecting to get hopelessly lost, only to be surprised to find that you can actually find your way to where you're going. The upper level houses the train tracks and the bus station. The waterfront is particularly spectacular: there, the buses practically drive straight toward the water from the second floor. The many open gates provide light, fresh air, and the pleasant feeling that you're not in a concrete cave, but right in the middle of a lively port city. Navigating the area is also surprisingly easy. Even if you don't speak Dutch, you can get by just fine with a little school English. Information displays, signage, and friendly staff reliably prevent you from accidentally waking up in Belgium. The platforms are accessible to people with disabilities, which is not a given at a station of this size. In fact, a lot of things seem well thought out. There are security guards who are actually friendly, and the cleanliness is impressive given the enormous number of visitors. However, Amsterdam Centraal also boasts a technical marvel that you have to experience to believe: the elevator on the city side. This elevator doesn't seem to operate according to the known laws of physics. It takes about two and a half minutes to cover a height difference of roughly three meters. I'm not sure if it's electrically powered or pulled by a very motivated hamster under the station. During the ride, you have plenty of time to reflect on your life, write a short novel, or start a new political party. By the time the doors finally opened, I was a different person emotionally. Another little oddity: Access to the platforms and trains is easy. Some shops in the station area, on the other hand, seem to prefer to hand-pick their customers. In some cases, you can only enter with a valid ticket. It's kind of like a supermarket requiring you to prove you're going somewhere before you even start shopping. Conclusion: An impressive, relatively easy-to-navigate, and pleasantly designed major city station with a great atmosphere on the lake side, good accessibility, and friendly staff. Only the elevator on the city side might need a check-up. It's possible it's still connected to a modem from the nineties. read more

WOW, off to Brussels for a day trip from Amsterdam. It's a two hour train ride. This station was clean and lots of security around. Staff were asking if we needed help with directions which was kind. Digital scan checkin was simple and finding the correct train was easy too. Plush seats on the train and off we go !!!&e read more

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Not a big station. There is a ticketing service office, where you can print your ticket if needed. Staff here speak good English and are very nice. Transfer to different platforms are easy and can be done in 5 mins as signs easy to read. read more

Station Amsterdam Centraal - Buses are on this top floor. - Train Stations Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Station Amsterdam Centraal is how I arrived in the city from from the airport and how I left to go to Brussels. This massive station is surrounded by beautiful city scapes, a view of the water, and plenty of hotels to stay at making it pretty dang convenient of a location overall. When you enter the terminal here you have a ton of food options to choose from like sit down restaurants like Wagamama and Brew Dog to quick fast spots like New York Pizzeria and even a vending establishment. Although one thing I didn't see a lot of was staff, the terminal is fairly easy to maneuver once you figure out where you want to go and can head pretty much anywhere. On top of being easy to get around, this station is so much cleaner than some of the ones you'll find in the United States or Canada which is obviously a good thing as well. Overall, Station Amsterdam Centraal is a great place to travel in and out of and super conveniently located. Whether it was arriving, taking a train to Alkmaar, or leaving for good, this place treated me well and I'm thankful for th read more

Station Amsterdam Centraal - Busy in the late afternoon. - Train Stations Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

I spent a lot of days traveling through this major city hub while visiting Amsterdam. I took both the Metro and the Tram here. Everything was labeled perfectly and very easy to navigate at this station. read more

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Textbook Western European central train station. Busses, Heavy Gauge rail, local trams, underground, etc. all there, efficiently, as it should be. Priced for the masses, certainly better than a Taxi/Uber option, provided you've done your homework on how it all works. Mind you, there's a real learning curve, especially for Americans not from the upper East Coast. Info desks will sort you out. Several fast food options, but a Starbucks is a Starbucks, right? And a crappy pre-packaged 'lunch' is a crappy pre-packaged lunch anywhere in the first world. One solid note, which makes Amsterdam stand above the Tube in London... the underground platforms (which in a city completely under sea level, amazes me as someone with a pedestrian understanding of civil engineering) pipe in classical music to relax and calm the herd as you patiently wait for your spot-on scheduled next subway train. read more

From the outside this has to be one of the prettiest train stations. The inside is a bit dark, gloomy and very crowded. On the plus side, its easy to navigate but all the boards are in Dutch, it's not difficult, but it may take a minute. We came into the station from Brussels and when we left we took the train directly to the airport. Both trips were easy and we were able to buy airport tickets directly from the machine in the terminal. . . There are a few places inside to grab something to eat. Just an FYI... you have to pay to use the bathroom. It's only 50 cents so make sure you have some Euro coins. read more

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Station Amsterdam Centraal has the bustle and hustle that you'd expect, with the ambience of the shopping and services that are totally unexpected. In need of a new outfit? You'll find everything from pretty lingerie, to some pretty cool outfits. In need of a quick haircut, there are plenty of choices with salons. In need of a quick gift? Tons of great gift stores. It's pretty easy to get caught up in the stores, the services, and even the restaurants. There are tons of food choices from coffee shops to full sit down dining experiences. Is that what we were really here for? Absolutely not. We were here like most people to be able to hop on the bus Gus and head to a day of fun. If you haven't pre-booked your ticket, there are plenty of opportunities and offices throughout the entire building where you can book both long and short distance trips. This place almost feels like an underground city and yet everything seems to move fairly seamlessly. Its clean. Things move quickly. It's seamless. read more

Amsterdam's free ferry system is an essential part of the city's transportation system, shuttling pedestrians, cyclists, and mopeds across the River to Amsterdam-Noord every day. There are two main routes: The most popular, to Buiksloterweg, takes less than five minutes and drops you practically at the foot of the A'DAM Tower and the architecturally striking EYE Film Institute. The other, a 15-minute journey, goes to NDSM, a former industrial shipyard that's been transformed into one of the city's trendiest areas. Ferries run approximately every 4 to 6 minutes, leaving from behind Centraal Station; there's a countdown clock right next to the dock that shows the next departures. It's all fairly straightforward, and an activity not to miss. We got off the Eurostar here & dragged our luggage through a huge station to a taxi stand. The station was very busy & filled with shops, restaurants & people. We had to scan out tickets to leave the train station. read more

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It is confusing but there are friendly staff wearing yellow vests that will help you. The station has trains that will take you to other countries like Belgium and Germany. Purchasing international train tickets can be confusing but you can buy the tickets directly from the counter of NS international located outside of the building I took a star off cuz sometimes the Escalator will stop working and sometimes, when the designated platform for your train changed, the screen just turned white. I wish they would state it on the screen read more

Clean efficient and 20-30 minutes from the airport to Centraal Station and downtown Amsterdam. One of the joys of flying through Schiphol Airport is the ease to get downtown. The ticketing and travel process has even improved over time. Bands of young friendly folk in bright yellow jackets are scattered around the station in case you get lost. BE SURE to buy your ticket at the airport and keep it handy for when you arrive at Centraal. You will need it to leave the train station and enter the city. read more

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Mentally, this station reminded me a ton of Union Station in Washington, DC. Except the latter feels more majestic. This one just has many trains come and go. I also do not appreciate hiding the bathrooms away from passengers. When you do find it, you actually have to pay for it, which I find increasingly frustrating. It is not a bad station, aesthetically speaking it is splendid and gorgeous, a welcoming beacon of light on the city. Inside feels like an eyesore that dimly reminds me of Penn Station in New York. Take what you want out of the last paragraph. It is just how I feel. read more

Well organized train station Simple to navigate Very pleased with the process 3 hour train ride from Amsterdam to Paris read more

Stunning structure that embodies the endless brickwork of central Amsterdam. Better taken care of compared to some of its European counterparts. read more

I visited Amsterdam over the summer as I was traveling for business and extended to spend a long weekend in the city. The transportation in Amsterdam and surrounding areas is unmatched to the standard of travel compared to the US. I love that they have the trains, metro and trams to get around the city easily and efficiently. The train station was clean and easy to navigate. It also had a lot of souvenir shops if you need to pick up any gifts. The train also travels directly under the airport- so it's also very easy to get to and from the airport. Overall, I would highly recommend a visit and would love to return! read more

Centraal Station Amsterdam is a breeze to get to from Schiphol Airport. All the Tram LRVs outside the Centraal Station have Even or Odd numbers to make it easier. The odd trams are located to the east and the even trams are to the west (see map photos). I have attached a Tram LRV Map to this review, to simplify it for those unfamiliar with their setup. The Tram LRV drivers btw are generally very friendly. BUT because of Dutch Time-Tables, they do not have time to explain their Route or Stops to boarding passengers. So become familiar with the Map and what Tram you want BEFORE getting onboard. Also, if you are taking a Viking or another liner's Cruise, the docks are about a tenth of a mile east of Centraal Station (see photos). Easy. Peasy. read more

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I arrived at the station from Paris and I was surprised at how clean it was. There were no homeless people from what I saw. I had to get from the train platform to the upper level where the buses were and that was not too bad trying to figure out. However, when arriving from the bus stop to getting on the train platform was a whole different story ahaha. There were signs in dutch and english but it was still a little confusing until we asked someone that worked there and they were very kind as to physically walk us to where we needed to be. It is big and can get confusing but just ask for help. The outside architecture is beautiful and it's located right next to the water. Very nice to feel that breeze on a warm day but when I visited is was still winter. On our departure from the city I needed to mail out some postcards and I was happy to find one at the ground floor of the central. There are lots of other shops and restaurants here so dont worry if you forgot to eat because you find what your looking for. Both times we came here it was not very crowded and we felt safe at all times. Me and my friend did end up almost missing our train by a few minutes but thankfully we had caught it just in time. read more

Centraal Station in Amsterdam is one of the hubs for transportation all around Amsterdam. The metro is beneath the building and there are busses and trams within the vicinity to get you to just about anywhere in Amsterdam and beyond. The building itself is a beautiful structure and worth seeing for its amazing architecture and fantastically intricate decor. read more

"There are some things you can't share without ending up liking each other, and knocking out a 12-foot mountain troll is one of them." - Harry Potter Harry Potter in Amsterdam? I'll explain, but first, The Dutch National Rail (Nederlandse Spoorwegen) offers trains from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Centraal Station in an average of 15-20 minutes. Decent at €4.70 euros per ticket with a €1 surcharge for disposable tickets. I really wanted to review the actual Train company however I couldn't locate it under search (too lazy to create new listing lol), so instead will review the most popular route. The Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Centraal Station is convenient and safe! Just look for a bright yellow kiosk pay the reasonable fare and you're good to go! Note: directions are offered in many languages, or heck just learn Dutch on the fly like yours truly! ;) Important you choose the correct destination as well. Most tourists are headed to Amsterdam Centraal for all the museums and historical sites. Amsterdam Centraal Station opened in 1889 and was designed by Dutch architect, Pierre Cuypers, best known for his work on the Rijksmuseum. The Gothic, Renaissance Revival building, with interior inspired by Medieval Cathedrals reminds me of the magical Train Station in the Harry Potter series! If you plan on staying for an extended time I would suggest: Amsterdam Travel Ticket - 1/2/3 day card (€17/€22.50/€28) combines airport train/bus journey with unlimited use of GVB transport in Amsterdam. Purchase online or the ticket counter. The Iamsterdam City Card is also a great option! Dutch Tip: If you feel lost. You probably are lost. Just ask the Information Desk for guidance. You don't want to board the wrong Train at Centraal since it consist of 15 tracks! The signage is easy to read tho! For me, I was okay paying on the fly since it was affordable enough and I really didn't have a set itinerary. Plus, I was staying in Zaandam a city in the province of North Holland, Netherlands. I got to Zaandam also by train via Amsterdam Centraal. Expecto Patronum! Ah yes! Amsterdam Centraal Station transports me back to Harry Potter! I highly recommend using the The Dutch National Rail (Nederlandse Spoorwegen) or other public transportation in Amsterdam. In fact, I prefer using the Trains here over a car or taxi! It's hella a lot cheaper... only thing cheaper is riding a bicycle:D read more

Station Amsterdam Centraal - Nederlandse Spoorwegen! Je kunt nooit een oceaan oversteken, als je niet het lef hebt om de kust uit het zicht te verliezen. Luv u;) - Train Stations Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

I really enjoyed my time at Central Station; it's more than just a train station. There are plenty of food options and shops, along with a doctor's office for tourists and a pharmacy offering beauty products with testers. I was pleased to find brands I recognized from back in NY. Plus, it's conveniently located right next to the free ferry that takes you to a rooftop building with stunning views of all of Amsterdam. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Probably I think that this station is the biggest station in the Netherlands. It is easy to access by train to the Dutch international airport, Schiphol Airport. For the Japanese, this station looks like the Building of Tokyo station. For example, it is brick's color and station entrance structure and so on. I visited the station on New Year's Eve. Amsterdam citizens gather at Dam Square close to Amsterdam centraal station on New Year's Eve. I arrived at bus terminal in Amsterdam from Antwerp in Belgium by Bus on 20;00pm. From the bus terminal, I transferred from the bus terminal to train station, and came to the Amsterdam central station. On New Year's Eve, almost of all Amsterdam train operations is closed by 21;00pm on New Year's Eve. So I managed to catch the last train to Amsterdam Central station. According to Wikipedia, Amsterdam Centraal was designed by Dutch architect, Pierre Cuypers and opened in 1889. It features a Gothic, Renaissance Revival station building and a cast iron platform roof spanning approximately 40 meters. read more

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We traveled from Amsterdam Central Station to Paris (1st time in Amsterdam) and it was pretty simple!

My local friend said Amsterdam Central is like Grand Central in NYC. I am not sure about that but it is an ideal location when you are trying to get to city centre and a beautiful building. Big props to the lady who worked here and was on her way out but still took her time to help me find the train and platform that I needed to take. read more

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In A Nutshell: -For such a busy train station, Amsterdam Centraal is easy to navigate. -There are also helpful employees that will assist you if you need help figuring out what platform to depart from. -As for arrivals, simply exit the train then walk towards towards the exits using the signs. -There are eateries and stores to grab food and goods if you need them. Overall, this is a safe, beautiful train station along the water, central to all things Amsterdam. read more

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I just stayed about a 20 minute walk from the station for a week and it was incredibly convenient. It is very sensual and easy to spot. The space itself is huge and busy. There are plenty of restaurants and cafés nearby so that you can grab a quick drink or a bite to eat as well. They also have a drugstore and a small grocery store market. The tickets are pretty easy to understand and purchase. Definitely a few sketchy characters. Watch your belongings at all times of course. That's kind of to be expected at the train station. Also, everything leaves on time so definitely don't be late. Nearby to the water, so it gets pretty windy and cold, but you can catch a boat nearby. read more

When in Europe, the best way to get around is by the train system. While in Amsterdam, we stayed outside of the city for business and used the trains to go into the city as we pleased. The trains are fast and come often. This station is also great to use when traveling to other countries. We travel to Brussels, Belgium from here and came back from London, England to Amsterdam. My only complaints are that bathrooms are hard to find and when traveling Eurostar, it can be difficult to "scan out" of the station. Almost everyone on our train had issues doing this and we had to call for assistance. One of the nicer train stations in Europe read more

If you have a layover in Amsterdam, this central train station is only 15 minutes away. With regular trains to and from the airport, you can explore downtown Amsterdam, including the Anne Frank House. The train station itself is spacious, beautiful, and clean and comes wit restrooms, stores, cafes, etc. read more

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I love this train station as it was my go to spot to travel from different countries and cities via train. They have tons of staff available to assist you and everyone I encountered was very friendly and helpful. I used this central station to use Thalys trains travelling to and from Belgium and Paris. I used this station to and from the Amsterdam airport that is less than 30 minutes to get you directly in the airport. I also used this central station to get to other cities in the Netherlands like Rotterdam and Zaanse Schans with no difficulties. The station is very crowded and initially can be very intimidating. They have several shops for food and drinks. The bathrooms are clean as they should be since you have to pay almost 1 Euro to use. The architecture of the building is beautiful and is definitely picture worthy. There are different entries/exits from this station that can be confusing if you're looking for specific trams and/or busses when you exit. At the main entrance/exit, there's a tourist information shop right across the street that is very helpful. Definitely a resourceful station that can take you country hopping just a train ride away. read more

Very clean. Tourist friendly. Lots of eating options have some money ready if you want to use the bathroom.

Flying into the Amsterdam airport, and having to catch a train, it was really cool to be able to catch the train right from the airport. It took a little while to figure out the ticket system, but after we figured it out, it was pretty easy. If you are staying longer than the day, I would buy a multiple day pass. Not only will it save you time, but money. I forgot to scan my ticket a couple of times...oops. But the times I did remember to scan my ticket, the ticket police came by, and asked for proof of purchase. Whew. Glad I remembered as they will fine you. read more

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