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How to get from Rijksmuseum to Centraal Station by light rail?

By light rail

Take one direct light rail from Rijksmuseum to Centraal Station in Amsterdam: take the 2 light rail from Museumplein station to Centraal Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is €1.68.

21min€1.68
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 22
Walk to Centraal Station
Leaves from Museumplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Museumplein
    ID 07326
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 22
    Wait for light rail
    2
    Centraal Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Centraal Station
    ID 05011
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Centraal Station
    Walk to
    Centraal Station
    Michiel de Ruijtertunnel
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by light rail via 12

Take one direct light rail from Rijksmuseum to Centraal Station in Amsterdam: take the 12 light rail from Museumplein station to Centraal Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is €1.68.

21min€1.68
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 1212
Walk to Centraal Station
Leaves from Museumplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Museumplein
    ID 07326
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1212
    Wait for light rail
    12
    Centraal Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Centraal Station
    ID 05011
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Centraal Station
    Walk to
    Centraal Station
    Michiel de Ruijtertunnel
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rijksmuseum to Centraal Station

The distance between Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam and Centraal Station, Amsterdam is approximately 4.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 21 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rijksmuseum to Centraal Station by light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Amsterdam – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Centraal Station, Amsterdam

Centraal Station is located at Michiel de Ruijtertunnel, Amsterdam and the nearest public transit station is Amsterdam Centraal.

Metro stations close to Centraal Station:

  • Centraal Station

Train stations close to Centraal Station:

  • Amsterdam Centraal

Bus stations close to Centraal Station:

  • Centraal Station
  • Amsterdam, Centraal Station
  • Amsterdam, Centraal Station (Perron A)

Alternative route by light rail via 12

Take one direct light rail from Rijksmuseum to Centraal Station in Amsterdam: take the 12 light rail from Museumplein station to Centraal Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is €1.68.

21min€1.68
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 1212
Walk to Centraal Station
Leaves from Museumplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Museumplein
    ID 07326
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1212
    Wait for light rail
    12
    Centraal Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Centraal Station
    ID 05011
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Centraal Station
    Walk to
    Centraal Station
    Michiel de Ruijtertunnel
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rijksmuseum to Centraal Station?

    The fastest way takes 21 minutes, using Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rijksmuseum to Centraal Station?

    The alternative route takes 21 minutes, using Bus line 12.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Rijksmuseum and Centraal Station in Amsterdam?

    Yes, there is a direct light rail going from Rijksmuseum to Centraal Station in Amsterdam in 21 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Rijksmuseum to Centraal Station in Amsterdam?

    The 2 light rail line goes from Museumplein station near Rijksmuseum to Centraal Station station near Centraal Station in Amsterdam.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rijksmuseum to Centraal Station in Amsterdam by light rail?

    The total travel time between Rijksmuseum and Centraal Station in Amsterdam by light rail is about 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Rijksmuseum to get to Centraal Station in Amsterdam?

    Get on the 2 light rail from the Museumplein station near Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Rijksmuseum and Centraal Station in Amsterdam?

    Get off the light rail at the Centraal Station station, which is closest to Centraal Station in Amsterdam.

  • When is the first bus from Rijksmuseum to Centraal Station in Amsterdam?

    The first bus from Rijksmuseum to Centraal Station in Amsterdam is Uithoorn Busstation - Amsterdam CS. It leaves the Museumplein stop at 6:22 AM.

  • When is the last metro from Rijksmuseum to Centraal Station in Amsterdam?

    The last metro from Rijksmuseum to Centraal Station in Amsterdam is the Noord - Zuid line. It leaves the Vijzelgracht station at 1:52 AM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Rijksmuseum to Centraal Station?

    The ride from Rijksmuseum to Centraal Station costs €1.68.

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