Amsterdam by train

Amsterdam Central Station is within walking distance of the Amsterdam city centre. If you prefer, you can take a taxi or travel by bus, metro or bicycle – there’s no better way to become acquainted with Amsterdam and the surrounding region!

Train

Amsterdam is easily reached by train. The city has eight railway stations:                           

-Amsterdam Central Station (Google Maps);
-Amsterdam Sloterdijk (Google Maps);
-Amsterdam Lelylaan (Google Maps);
-Amsterdam Zuid  (Google Maps);
-Amsterdam RAI  (Google Maps);
-Amsterdam Amstel (Google Maps);
-Amsterdam Duivendrecht (Google Maps);
-Amsterdam Bijlmer/ Arena (Google Maps).

Amsterdam Central Station is Amsterdam’s main railway station and has an excellent connection to:
–Schiphol Airport (16 minutes);
–Utrecht (31 minutes);
–The Hague (50 minutes);
–Haarlem/ Zandvoort (20 minutes/ 30 minutes);
–Rotterdam (46 minutes/ with the NS intercity direct).

For other destinations or other questions about the Dutch railway, consult www.ns.nl

All NS stations have ticket offices and ticket machines (debit card or cash) where train tickets can be bought. At the ticket offices, the staff can also provide you with any NS-related information.

Traveling by train with accessibility in mind

Many train stations feature lifts, ramps, and escalators, and most trains are equipped with facilities for wheelchair users. For more information, visit the Dutch Railways website, which also provides contact details for any additional inquiries. For immediate assistance, you can reach the ‘Disabled Assistance‘ helpline at+31(0)30 230 55 66.

International Travel

For details on train travel to international destinations from Amsterdam, check out NS International.

Intercity Direct

The Intercity Direct service allows you to travel even faster between Amsterdam Centraal, Schiphol Airport, Rotterdam Centraal, and Breda. For more information, visit the NS Intercity Direct website.

Amsterdam Centraal Station

From the Airport to Amsterdam Central Station

A Direct Rail Link connects Schiphol International Airport to Amsterdam Central Station/ Amsterdam Lelylaan, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Amsterdam South. The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center is to Amsterdam Central Station. Trains run every 10 minutes (airport schedule) from platforms 1 and 2 in the main arrival plaza and cost just € 4,90 (Amsterdam Central Station) for a single journey and return ticket € 9,80.

Have your pass or coins on hand to use the ticket machines to avoid the lines and the € 0.50 surcharge at the ticket office. A fine of € 70 will be added to the fare if you do not have a valid ticket with you on the train. From Amsterdam Central Station you can walk or take the tram or the bus to your destination. On trains you can use the free Wi-Fi.

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