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How to get to Centraal Station in Amsterdam by bus, train or metro?

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Directions to Centraal Station (Amsterdam) with public transportation

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How to get to Centraal Station by bus?

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How to get to Centraal Station by train?

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How to get to Centraal Station by metro?

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Ferry stations near Centraal Station in Amsterdam

  • Centraal Station,5 min walk,

Metro stations near Centraal Station in Amsterdam

  • Centraal Station,6 min walk,

Train stations near Centraal Station in Amsterdam

  • Amsterdam Centraal,6 min walk,

Bus stations near Centraal Station in Amsterdam

  • Amsterdam, Centraal Station (Perron A),7 min walk,
  • Buiten Brouwersstraat,8 min walk,
  • Amsterdam, Centraal Station (Perron J),9 min walk,
  • P. Hendrikkade (Uitstaphalte),9 min walk,
  • Amsterdam, Centraal Station (Perron H),9 min walk,
  • Dam,10 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Centraal Station in Amsterdam

  • Centraal Station,8 min walk,

Bus lines to Centraal Station in Amsterdam

  • N11,Amsterdam Centraal,
  • N14,Hoorn Via Edam,
  • 18,Lijn 18,
  • 21,Lijn 21,
  • 22,Lijn 22,
  • N81,Lijn 281,
  • STOPBUS I.P.V. TREIN,Alkmaar,
  • N47,Uithoorn Busst.,
  • N57,Aalsmeer Busst.,
  • N97,Nieuw-Vennep Getsewoud P+R,
  • N88,Nieuw Sloten,
  • N06,Purmerend Overwhere,
  • N07,Amsterdam Centraal,
  • N19,Zaandam Via Landsmeer,
  • N94,Zaandam De Vlinder,
  • 800,Zaanse Schans,
  • 801,Volendam,
  • N82,Lijn 282,
  • N83,Lijn 283,
  • N85,Lijn 285,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Centraal Station?

    The closest stations to Centraal Station are:

    • Centraal Station is 352 meters away, 5 min walk.
    • Amsterdam Centraal is 443 meters away, 6 min walk.
    • Amsterdam, Centraal Station (Perron A) is 518 meters away, 7 min walk.
    • Buiten Brouwersstraat is 593 meters away, 8 min walk.
    • Amsterdam, Centraal Station (Perron J) is 608 meters away, 9 min walk.
    • P. Hendrikkade (Uitstaphalte) is 639 meters away, 9 min walk.
    • Amsterdam, Centraal Station (Perron H) is 645 meters away, 9 min walk.
    • Dam is 678 meters away, 10 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Centraal Station?

    These bus lines stop near Centraal Station: 21, 305, 314, 41, 65.

  • Which train lines stop near Centraal Station?

    These train lines stop near Centraal Station: IC, ICD, SPR.

  • Which metro line stops near Centraal Station?

    54

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Centraal Station in Amsterdam?

    The nearest light rail station to Centraal Station in Amsterdam is Centraal Station. It’s a 8 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest metro station to Centraal Station in Amsterdam?

    The nearest metro station to Centraal Station in Amsterdam is Centraal Station. It’s a 6 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Centraal Station in Amsterdam?

    The nearest train station to Centraal Station in Amsterdam is Amsterdam Centraal. It’s a 6 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Centraal Station in Amsterdam?

    The nearest bus stop to Centraal Station in Amsterdam is Amsterdam, Centraal Station (Perron A). It’s a 7 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest ferry station to Centraal Station in Amsterdam?

    The nearest ferry station to Centraal Station in Amsterdam is Centraal Station. It’s a 5 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Centraal Station in Amsterdam?

    The 26 is the first light rail that goes to Centraal Station in Amsterdam. It stops nearby at 5:58 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Centraal Station in Amsterdam?

    The 12 is the last light rail that goes to Centraal Station in Amsterdam. It stops nearby at 12:45 AM.

  • What time is the first metro to Centraal Station in Amsterdam?

    The 52 is the first metro that goes to Centraal Station in Amsterdam. It stops nearby at 5:24 AM.

  • What time is the last metro to Centraal Station in Amsterdam?

    The 52 is the last metro that goes to Centraal Station in Amsterdam. It stops nearby at 12:56 AM.

  • What time is the first train to Centraal Station in Amsterdam?

    The IC is the first train that goes to Centraal Station in Amsterdam. It stops nearby at 3:19 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Centraal Station in Amsterdam?

    The NJ is the last train that goes to Centraal Station in Amsterdam. It stops nearby at 9:59 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Centraal Station in Amsterdam?

    The N97 is the first bus that goes to Centraal Station in Amsterdam. It stops nearby at 3:25 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Centraal Station in Amsterdam?

    The N97 is the last bus that goes to Centraal Station in Amsterdam. It stops nearby at 3:57 AM.

  • What time is the first ferry to Centraal Station in Amsterdam?

    The F3 is the first ferry that goes to Centraal Station in Amsterdam. It stops nearby at 3:07 AM.

  • What time is the last ferry to Centraal Station in Amsterdam?

    The F3 is the last ferry that goes to Centraal Station in Amsterdam. It stops nearby at 2:56 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to Centraal Station?

    The bus fare to Centraal Station costs about €1.09 - €9.41.

  • How much is the metro fare to Centraal Station?

    The metro fare to Centraal Station costs about €1.14 - €3.20.

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