Very large and a bit daunting for someone new to train travel. Once I figured out the platform…read moresystem, 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.

We needed to come to the Centraal Station to catch a train to visit Zaanse Schans yesterday. You…read moretap 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.

Not much to review except to tell you that:…read more A) It stops at Ajax Arena, B) Starbucks location at the station sucks and it is tucked discretely on left corner of the station, C) And as usual, there is a nice, small and clean grocery store at this station with decent selections of sandwiches and daily essentials, D) The fast food option is "Burger King" :( E) Three ticket vending machines to buy your train/bus tickets: Two machines inside of the station and one outside and none of those ticket vending machines at station worked with my Visa or MasterCard. However I was able to purchase the train ticket with cash and my ATM. I did not have this issue with the vending machine at the Amsterdam central station. F) Expect a long lines to purchase ticket on weekend or when game is going on at Ajax ArenA. It took me five minutes to buy tickets on weekdays and 18 minutes on Sunday. Once you step outside of the station, you have few decent choices of eatery which are more than decent.

Station Bijlmer ArenA is a railway station in Amsterdam, it is located close to the Amsterdam…read moreArena, hope to Amsterdam Ajax Football Club, one of the most successful teams in The Netherlands, who are currently in the UEFA Champions League. For Railway Stations, this station is pretty new opening in the early 1970's, compared to most stations in the UK this is probably around 100 years younger, if not more. The ArenA name of the station comes from the Amsterdam ArenA stadium which it is located near, with the station being in ArenA Boulevard. The signing as you go out of the station is pretty confusing and unhelpful especially for a first time visitor, which could effect away fans visiting the stadium (although I presume this station is heavily staffed on a matchday for the national team or Ajax) The station in terms of facilities is pretty basic, there is a Starbucks tucked into the corner of the station, which also isn't well sign-posted and a little hard to find, as with most Starbucks in Amsterdam especially those inside public transport areas (Train stations, airports) it is pretty expensive. Trains run from here to the likes of Zuid, Schipol Airport and Ulretch, and there's the GVB metro to go alongside the Sprinter and Intercity line trains. Basic train station in a good location, with the added benefit of having a Starbucks (albeit it is a poor, expensive branch hidden in the station), a two-star rating mainly for location in proxmity to the Amsterdam ArenA is warranted here.

Station Strandvliet is a metro station in Amsterdam and is on lines 50 and 54, it is located quite…read moreclose to the Amsterdam Arena, being under 600 meters away and around a seven-minute walk according to Google Maps. This station is pretty dull and basic in terms of station layout, however, my main issue was the station lift. Despite no signs, the lift was out of order and in a very dangerous condition, the lift had no power to it at all, meaning the doors were wedged open, there also was a large gap in between the lift location and getting into the lift, meaning an electric wheelchair would have to be manually lifted out as the gap would be too wide - which in my opinion is dangerous, meaning there is no way to call for help as the alarm wouldn't work either. As I needed to use a lift, I tried communicating with the staff using the help/information button, only to be rudely spoken to by a man, in very broken English who wasn't aware of any issues to the lift and didn't help me - meaning I had to take the advice of a fellow passenger who was really friendly and tried to communicate in dutch with the information team to help me - with no success. I had to get a train to another station at a delay to my journey. Due to issues with the lift which I feel are a huge breach of safety regulations, and the station is quite basic and uninspiring anyway, adding to the awful, careless customer service, I strongly feel this station is one of the worst on the entire network in Amsterdam and warrants a one-star rating.

Amsterdam Amstel is all about the location. It's not a major structure when you see it but a major…read morelocation. This is a high end area and this station could be passed without noticing the trains or the trams. I give it five stars for the beauty of the architecture blending in with the surroundings as well as the travel options this station allows. If I were lazy after visiting friends out here and didn't want to cycle home, I could either get on a train or tram to eventually get home (hint - cycling is always faster and more reliable in Amsterdam). Nice station for going towards Utrech or Amsterdam Centraal. From those two options - you can get everywhere in Western Europe.

Amstel Station was the closest station to our hotel, so we were in and out of it quite a lot. It…read morewas bright, spacious, and easy to navigate. The workers were all very helpful whenever we needed assistance. We were most appreciative that the convenience store was open later for when we would come back from the main part of the city late at night and need snacks and beverages. We used the train to get to Centraal Station, but used the tram system just outside the station to visit the Museumplein. Both systems are very user friendly and easy to navigate for foreigners. 5/2020

Amsterdam Zuid (South) is a key public transit hub in the neighborhood of the same name, directly…read moresouth of the Museumwartier (Museum Quarter) district and south of city center Amsterdam. Overall clean and easy to navigate. The surrounding streets are mostly residential though heading southwards there are more office and commercial buildings. As a busy commuter station mornings and evenings you'll hit rush hour conditions, expect densely packed platforms and train cars on both local commuter trains and the M52 metro line. There are separate entry points for each type of transportation so you need to scan in and out of the respective areas, via chipped credit/debit card or smartphone payment method or QR code. If you pay by card or phone they will charge you by distance depending on where you scan in and out, same for buses and trams. Single/multi-ride ticket machines are also available in the station. Some parts of the platforms are exposed to the outside elements so keep that in mind if it's rainy/snowy. Bus and tram stops are located a short 2-5 minute walk depending on the line you're trying to catch. There's public bike parking underground accessible via a couple entrances with ramped escalators (as compared to normal stair escalators) to accommodate bike traffic. To reach the city center, by metro or tram it's about 15-25 minutes depending where you're heading, by train about 10 minutes to Amsterdam Centraal. To Schipol Airport it's a 10 min train ride.

No working escalators from metro platforms to train station. No working machines to buy tickets…read moreinside station. No working lift to get to train platform. Big platform... Literally 6 places to sit. Great they're renovating.... How about fixing the current problems? Sorry, this is pathetic!

I frequently use this station (listed on Yelp as RAI, though it's also the stop for the Amsterdam…read moreZuid area) when I'm heading to Schiphol Airport or off to visit my mother-in-law. If you are looking to save money, this is the ultimate Amsterdam hack. Taking the train from here straight to the airport is a breeze and costs only a few Euros--compare that to the €30-€40 you'd spend on a taxi or Uber! The trains are frequent, and the journey to the terminal is incredibly fast. Business Traveler Perfect: It's located right next to the RAI Convention Center, making it the ideal hub if you're in town for a conference. Easy Connections: Whether you're coming from the Zuid business district or the neighborhood nearby, it's much more relaxed than fighting the crowds at Centraal Station. Convenience: The station is clean, well-marked, and the platforms are easy to navigate even with luggage. Whether you're a local or just visiting for a trade show, do yourself (and your wallet) a favor and take the train from here!

Amsterdam RAI is something of a transportation hub. The NS train, metro, trams, and buses are…read moreavailable here. Very useful if you're heading somewhere in the south Amsterdam area.

Small underground, non-attended station in Oost right past the Amstel. Can get a metro to anywhere…read moreor go outside and catch a tram. The 1 - 7 - 19 tram lines are hear. Or walk to the Amstel River and see the famous "skinny bridge"!. This used to be a sewer or water plant, since it has some former pipes and big metal doors on display behind glass. There are 4-5 ways out from underground too. A few nice retail shops are here, outside the pay entrance. A small Albert Heijn one store.

Yeah - not happy with the lack of directions for the trams in this station! Instead of signs for…read morethe tram it would have been much more helpful if the tram sign actually also indicated the direction of the tram I missed my tram because I went to the other side some English translation to be nice as well. Anyway, this Station has only two platforms and is located in the southeastern suburbs of Amsterdam and no connecting buses, just the following transportation links: Tram Lines - 1, 7 and 19 Metro - 51, 53 and 54 Yelp 225/ 2018