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In 2012 a new public transporation location system was introduced identifying the following areas designated with a letter:
A - Tram 4, 9, 16, 24, 25 & 26.
B - Tram 1, 2, 5, 13 & 17.
C - Bus 32, 33, 34, 35, 391 & 394.
D - Bus 392. Night bus 348, 352, 353, 354, 355, 357, 358, 359, 361 & 363.
F - Bus 18, 21, 22, 48, 170, 172 & 174. Night bus N01, N04, N10, N14, N70, N71, N92 & N94.
G - Bus 110, 118, 124, 125, 225, 301, 304, 306, 307, 308, 311, 312, 314, 315, 316 & 317.
Next to above areas there are:
-Basement Metro station for lines 51, 53 & 54.
-Pedestrian/Cyclist ferries at the North side
-Fast boat terminal to Velzen.
-Taxi stand at the city side West.
MAJOR AMSTERDAM DESTINATIONS:
Museums:
-Amsterdam Historic Museum. Tram 1, 2, 5.
-Anne Frank House. Tram 13, 17. Bus 170, 172, 174.
-Film Museum (new location). Ferry.
-FOAM. Tram 4, 16, 24, 25.
-Hermitage. Tram 9. Metro 51, 53, 54.
-Jewish Historical Museum. Tram 9. Metro 51, 53, 54.
-Maritime Museum. Bus 22, 48.
-Rembrandthuis. Tram 9. Metro 51, 53, 54.
-Rijksmuseum. Tram 2, 5. Bus 170, 172, 174.
-Stedelijk. Tram 2, 5. Bus 170, 172, 174.
-Tropen Museum. Tram 9. Bus 22.
-Van Gogh museum. Tram 2, 5. Bus 170, 172, 174.
Theaters:
-BIM huis. Tram 26.
-Carré. Metro 51, 53, 54.
-Concertgebouw. Tram 5, 16, 24. Bus 170, 172, 174.
-DeLaMar. Tram 1, 2 5. Bus 170, 172, 174.
-Kleine Komedie. Tram 4, 9, 16, 24, 25.
-Meervaart. Tram 17.
-Melkweg. Tram 1, 2, 5. Bus 170, 172, 174.
-Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ. Tram 26.
-Muziektheater. Tram 9. Metro 51, 53, 54.
-Paradiso. Tram 1, 2, 5. Bus 170, 172, 174.
-Stadsschouwburg. Tram 1, 2, 5. Bus 170, 172, 174.
Attractions:
-Albert Cuyp street market. Tram 16, 24.
-Artis Zoo. Tram 9.
-Hortus Botanicus. Tram 9.
-Madame Tussauds. Tram 4, 9, 16, 24, 25.
-Municipal Archives. Tram 16, 24, 25.
-NDSM warf. NDSM ferry. Bus 391, 394.
-NEMO. Bus 22, 48.
-Nieuwe Kerk. Tram 1,2, 5, 13, 17. Bus 170, 172, 174.
-RAI Exhibition Center. Tram 4. Metro 51.
-Westergasfabriek. Bus 21.
City Squares and Parks:
-DAM. Tram 4, 9, 16, 24, 25.
-Leidseplein. Tram 1, 2, 5. Bus 170, 172, 174.
-Museumplein. Tram 5, 16, 24. Bus 170, 172, 174.
-Nieuwmarkt. Metro 51, 53, 54.
-Oosterpark. Tram 9. Bus 22.
-Rembrandtplein. Tram 4, 9.
-Vondelpark. Tram 1, 2.
-Waterlooplein. Metro 51, 53, 54.
Hospitals:
-AMC. Metro 54.
-Boven IJ. Bus 34, 125, 392.
-Lucas. Tram 13.
-NKI-AVL. Bus 2, 18.
-OLVG. Metro 51, 53, 54.
-Slotervaart. Bus 2, 18.
-VU Medical Center. Tram 16, 24. Bus 170, 172, 174.
Updated Jan 24, 2012
Website: http://www.gvb.nl/reisinformatie/plattegronden/Pages/Plattegrond-Centraal-Station.aspx
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The Amsterdam Central Station is being reconstructed.
Works that are in progress:
- Underground station for the North-South metro
- Indoors bus station at the North side with tunnels for the normal traffic
- Cyclist Tunnel from the ferry to the city side; in 2012 influencing tracks 11, 12 & 13.
- High speed train (Thalys) facilities
New Station impression on YouTube.
High Speed Line to Schiphol Airport, Rotterdam, Antwerp and Brussels.
Updated Jan 24, 2012
Phone: +31-20–3445074
There are luggage lockers in several sizes. You can book one locker UP UNTIL 36 hours but no more! It is 4.90 Euros for the first 24 hours and 7.00 Euros x 2 for the remaining 2 days. If you cannot come back after day one then the machine will calculate automatically the next day (or two). I was a bit uninformed (and paranoid) so I came back within the 1st 24 hour period and re-booked another 24 hour period at the 4.90 rate. Refer to the time entered on your ticket and make absolutetly sure to return before your time expires otherwise (remember it is a max of 36 hours!!) otherwise there are additional fees and aggravation. The lockers are accessible 24 hours, however. This is information that I verified with the very helpful baggage agent (who is there only during specified times). My Mastercard debit card (which does not have a smart chip) worked without a problem (you can only pay with plastic).
Updated Nov 13, 2011
Website: http://www.ns.nl
I was surprised that NL Railways only accepts cash or a smart-chip based credit card at their ticket windows (unlike Belgian Rail)! There is a Travelex currency exchange next door (offering lousy rates) in a pinch. ***Make sure to buy tickets in advance because the lines to purchase can be very lengthy and frustrating.
Written Nov 13, 2011
Website: http://www.ns.nl
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This is the main railway station where all the international trains arrive and depart. It was built in 1889 in Neo-Renaissance style on an artificial island, supported by more than 10,000 tree trunks that were rammed into the sandy ground.
Second photo: In the Central Station, track 8b.
Third photo: GVB is the public transport company of Amsterdam. They have a very well organized ticket and information office right in front of the central station. Take a number when you go in, and before you've had a chance to look around your number will flash on a screen and tell you which counter to go to. (Well, it might take a bit longer when a major international train has just arrived, but you get the idea.)
Updated Apr 4, 2011
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Amsterdam's Centraal Station - busy, bustling and hectic during the day... and much the same at night! You can get trains here to other cities within the Netherlands and the ICE train to other European countries. The staff here are (in my experience) very helpful and patient with non-Dutch travellers! The queues at the ticket offices are long and the ticket machines don't accept paper money so be prepared!
The website has more info in English.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
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Having only travelled to Amsterdam by plane and coach - I have never actually arrived at Centraal Station. It has regular connections with key cities in Germany, Belgium and France as well as larger towns and cities in other parts of the Netherlands. Just outside the station are the trams #4, #9, #16 #20, #24, #25., as well as buses and taxis.
The photo was taken at dusk - from PrinsHendrikkaade.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
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I am not sure if this is a warning but its about transportation so I will but it here. The Centraal Station in Amsterdam doesnt take credit cards or debit cards from the US. They only accept cards from the Netherlands. I dont remember if it was like this the last time I came but it was somewhat of an inconvenience for me. There are ATMS there in the station so you will have to get money out first then get your tickets.
Updated Dec 29, 2010
Website: http://www.ns.nl
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The Amsterdam Central Station was the first Dutch Station designed by an architect. In 1876 P.J.H. Cuypers started the design with the aid of A.L. van Gendt. From 1882 till 1889 the 306 by 30 meter building was constructed.
The most used train connection is the one from the
Schiphol Airport Station to the
Amsterdam-Centraal Station
CENTRAAL STATION Map
Here are the smaller Amsterdam train stations:
-Amsterdam-Amstel
-Amsterdam-Sloterdijk
-Amsterdam-Bijlmer ArenA
-Amsterdam-Holendrecht
-Amsterdam-Muiderpoort
-Amsterdam-Science Park
-Amsterdam-Lelylaan
-Amsterdam-RAI
-Amsterdam-Zuid-WTC
For traveltimes look at the Dutch Railway site or the
Dutch Public transportation site.
Updated Oct 11, 2010
Website: http://www.ns.nl
I just wanted to share an experience I had which I think would be useful for others to know of. I booked online from my hotel with Vizivo Car Hire at the new Amsterdam Central Station location and picked the car up 20 minutes later. I didn't think these online car hire rental companies could do that. I used http://www.vizivo.com. They emailed the voucher and off I went, pretty cool.
Updated Apr 30, 2010
Phone: 020 808 0104
Website: http://www.vizivo.com
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