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How to get from Centraal Station to Vu Hoofdgebouw by light rail and metro?

By light rail and metro

To get from Centraal Station to Vu Hoofdgebouw in Amsterdam, take the 52 metro from Centraal Station station to Zuid station. Next, take the 25 light rail from Station Zuid station to A.J. Ernststraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is €2.24.

23min€2.24
Metro - 5252
Light Rail - 2525
Walk to Vu Hoofdgebouw
Leaves from Centraal Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Centraal Station
  • 2
    Metro - 52
    Wait for metro
    52
    Station Zuid
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Zuid
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Station Zuid
    ID 07269
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 2525
    Wait for light rail
    25
    Westwijk
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    A.J. Ernststraat
    ID 07449
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Vu Hoofdgebouw
    Walk to
    Vu Hoofdgebouw
    De Boelelaan
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by light rail and metro via 52 and 5

To get from Centraal Station to Vu Hoofdgebouw in Amsterdam, take the 52 metro from Centraal Station station to Zuid station. Next, take the 5 light rail from Station Zuid station to A.J. Ernststraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min. The ride fare is €2.24.

22min€2.24
Metro - 5252
Light Rail - 55
Walk to Vu Hoofdgebouw
Leaves from Centraal Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Centraal Station
  • 2
    Metro - 52
    Wait for metro
    52
    Station Zuid
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Zuid
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Station Zuid
    ID 07269
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Amstelveen Stadshart
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    A.J. Ernststraat
    ID 07449
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Vu Hoofdgebouw
    Walk to
    Vu Hoofdgebouw
    De Boelelaan
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Centraal Station to Vu Hoofdgebouw

The distance between Centraal Station, Amsterdam and Vu Hoofdgebouw, Amsterdam is approximately 7.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 23 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Centraal Station to Vu Hoofdgebouw by light rail and metro, 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

Centraal Station is located at Centraal Station, 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:

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

Public transit stations close to Vu Hoofdgebouw, Amsterdam

Vu Hoofdgebouw is located at De Boelelaan, Amsterdam and the nearest public transit station is De Boelelaan/Vu.

Bus stations close to Vu Hoofdgebouw:

  • De Boelelaan/Vu
  • De Boelelaan
  • A.J. Ernststraat

Alternative route by light rail and metro via 52 and 5

To get from Centraal Station to Vu Hoofdgebouw in Amsterdam, take the 52 metro from Centraal Station station to Zuid station. Next, take the 5 light rail from Station Zuid station to A.J. Ernststraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min. The ride fare is €2.24.

22min€2.24
Metro - 5252
Light Rail - 55
Walk to Vu Hoofdgebouw
Leaves from Centraal Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Centraal Station
  • 2
    Metro - 52
    Wait for metro
    52
    Station Zuid
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Zuid
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Station Zuid
    ID 07269
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Amstelveen Stadshart
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    A.J. Ernststraat
    ID 07449
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Vu Hoofdgebouw
    Walk to
    Vu Hoofdgebouw
    De Boelelaan
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 23 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line 25.

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

    The alternative route takes 22 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct metro between Centraal Station and Vu Hoofdgebouw in Amsterdam?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 23 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Centraal Station to Vu Hoofdgebouw in Amsterdam?

    The 52 metro line goes from Station Zuid station near Centraal Station to Zuid station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Zuid station near Vu Hoofdgebouw in Amsterdam

  • How long does it take to travel from Centraal Station to Vu Hoofdgebouw in Amsterdam by metro and light rail?

    The total travel time between Centraal Station and Vu Hoofdgebouw in Amsterdam by metro and light rail is about 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Centraal Station to get to Vu Hoofdgebouw in Amsterdam?

    Get on the 52 metro from the Station Zuid station near Centraal Station in Amsterdam.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Centraal Station and Vu Hoofdgebouw in Amsterdam?

    Get off the metro at the Zuid station, which is closest to Vu Hoofdgebouw in Amsterdam.

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

    The first bus from Centraal Station to Vu Hoofdgebouw in Amsterdam is Lijn 284. It leaves the Centraal Station stop at 8:29 AM.

  • When is the first metro from Centraal Station to Vu Hoofdgebouw in Amsterdam?

    The first metro from Centraal Station to Vu Hoofdgebouw in Amsterdam is Centraal Station - Isolatorweg. It leaves the Centraal Station station at 9:11 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Centraal Station to Vu Hoofdgebouw?

    The ride from Centraal Station to Vu Hoofdgebouw costs €2.24.

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