Centraal Station Amsterdam

The train station is nice but the fare system is ludicrous IF YOURE TRAVELING TO ROTTERDAM, which is explained in details below:
1) If you travel via NS direct, make sure you have at least € 20 on your ov chipkaart, just like any train ride. Remember to check in with your card at the yellow posts because there’s no gate to go through to the platform.
2) Then you need to load the supplement of € 2,40 (this applies to any journey that includes the route between schiphol airport and Rotterdam), by either
a) load the supplement to schiphol airport in the yellow kiosk, which will cost extra € 0,50 for the ATM card use unless you use coins, or
b) scan the red machine on the platform before you board the train, but you need to make sure you have at least € 22,40 on your card.
3) if you fail to do all the above complicated and ridiculous procedures, you might be fined € 50 per person.
Even one of the two Dutch men I talked to got fined before for forgetting to do one of the steps. He said it’s a stupid and expensive train system.
I agree and good luck with that!

Centraal Station is the hub of Amsterdam. Many parts of downtown Amsterdam, like other Dutch cities, are not really accessible by car, and combined with bicycles, trains are well integrated into the fabric of life in the Netherlands. The Station’s exterior façade was designed by P.J.H. Cuypers (1827 – 1921), who also designed the Rijksmuseum in a similarly «Neo-​Gothic/​Neo-​Renaissance» style, in the 1880’s. Its elongated front serves as a back-​drop to the central city and trains from nearby Schiphol Airport and other destinations arrive 24-​hours each day.
That said, the station isn’t a place to «hang out!» There is no great public hall here, and although in recent years the amenities have been upgraded there is still only minimal shopping although there are places to grab a croissant and coffee and the like. You descend from the street level and then ascend to your track (there are elevators, but like much of the Netherlands accessibility can be an issue so give yourself time if you don’t do well with stairs); in line with other Dutch train stations you increasingly must have a valid ticket before you can enter the platform areas. Tickets are sold by vending machines, many of which are not friendly to credit cards from U.S. banks which are so far behind in implementing international standards, but if you proceed all the way to the left once you enter the building there are two very helpful ticket desks, for domestic and international travel respectively, where multi-​lingual staff will sell a range of tickets, including travel cards.
Some of the travel cards they sell are also good on the tram lines that stop immediately in front of the Station. Ferries and buses stop behind the Station. Pleasure cruises leave from the canal in front as well. While Centraal Station is not a place to spend time, it is an essential artery of this «City that never sleeps» and in many ways a model of efficiency. And speaking of efficiency, if you’ll be traveling through regularly download the (free) smartphone app from NS International to get real time information on which train is on which track; some international trains do require reservations, but most Dutch trains are open seating, with first and second classes. Second class is the better value!

I’m a big fan of trains and train stations, so I’ll tend to give them good reviews. However, this particular station gets a perfect review for being well-​organised, easy to navigate, and loaded with services such as shops and cafés. Centraal Station is a major interchange of national and international trains, boats, and local Amsterdam transport as well. Pretty much all signs are in English as well as Dutch, and, this being the Netherlands, the staff speak English perfectly as well.
Outside the station, the architecture is really nice to look at, and I spent quite a bit of time just taking photos of it. It’s in a cool place in Amsterdam. It’s the radial point, with the city streets going outwards from the station. Very cool indeed. From behind the station, you can take many free city-​run boats across the IJ to some other cool, artsy places, and you also get nice views from those boats.
When we visited Amsterdam, we stayed in the town of Zaandam nearby. However, excellent local trains ran into the city regularly, so it was just like staying in an Amsterdam suburb. Perfect!

Amsterdam central station is a huge train station.
The exterior is very nice. I read from some guides that represents amsterdam with all the symbol kn its façade, such as the Dutch woman.
The interior is very modern. It includes a little «commercial gallery» with some shops such as bars and clothes shops.
It is very busy and it was difficult find somebody to help me.
I was impressed by the piano that is in the main lobby where everyone can play.
There is the luggage area, where you can pay (10 € all day) to leave your luggages. The men there are very helpful and nice.
Trains to airport leave from the platforms at the right end of the station.

A beautiful and grand old station, designed by the same architect responsible for the Rijksmuseum. The station has undergone some major renovations in the past years, and even though it’s one of the busiest stations in the country it’s gotten much better! The new middle passage is now open, with various shops and benches to hang out on. On the back side (north side) is the new bus terminal and restaurants such as Wagamama. And last but not least the brand new bike tunnel connecting the bike traffic coming from the ferries on the IJ to central Amsterdam is open!

Hay muchas cosas que hacen que esta estación sea muy buena. En principio, y pese a lo grande, esta bien organizada. Con honestidad les reconozco que me costó entender un poco que el mismo anden puede tener diferentes letras. Sepan que si tienen que ir al 10b y encuentran la escalera del 10a pueden subir igual que por dentro se comunica.
Si están llegando, casi a las salidas, hay puesto de informaciones que los ayudan con amabilidad con lo que necesiten. En mi caso teníamos que ir a un hotel medio alejado, y el que nos atendió lo buscó en una guía que tenia y nos indicó a la perfeccion que tomarnos para llegar.
Esta estación nuclea varios servicios, y si estas unos cuantos días en Amsterdam, seguramente pases muchas veces. Dentro de la estación salen los trenes, tanto locales como regionales o internacionales. Al fondo está el puerto donde parten los ferris para cruzar al instituto de cine o al cartel de IAMsterdam (todo con la misma tarjeta de metro).
El subte (metro) no combina por dentro. Hay que salir al exterior e inmediatamente a la izquierda esta la entrada. Al frente están todas las paradas de los tranvías agrupadas.
El edificio de la terminal es inmenso y tiene una buena oferta de lugares para comer (mas cerca de la parte pluvial) e incluso un pasillo de tiendas y negocios (desde un victoria secret hasta un Kiko y un vivero).

En sortant du train j’ai tout de suite su que j’allais aimer cette gare ! Une impression de clarté, d’espace et chose surprenante: pas de courant d’air !
On s’y retrouve facilement, les quais sont clairement indiqués, les sorties fléchés. On y circule facilement, les allées sont larges. Il y a même des vélos un peu partout c’est pour dire !
J’ai bien aimé aussi la quantité et la qualités des commerces à l’intérieur de la gare.
Il y a un large choix de lieux de restauration mais pas seulement: un fleuriste, des magasins d’habillement, de première nécessité…etc. C’est pratique et agréable de pouvoir faire des achats de dernière minute avant de prendre son train ou lorsqu’on s’est aperçût dans le train qu’on a oublié sa brosse à dents ;-)
Une chose qu’il faut savoir sur Amsterdam c’est qu’il n’y a pas de barrière de la langue ! Tout est indiqué en Anglais et partout. Pas besoin de connaitre le Néerlandais et ça c’est vraiment un plus. Surtout dans une gare quand il faut rapidement trouver son train et son quai !
Au retour j’ai apprécié le fait que le quai de départ de notre train soit affiché très longtemps à l’avance. Cela permet de se rendre tranquillement sur le quai sans se stresser. La SNCF devrait en prendre de la graine !
Un passage bien agréable par cette gare donc vous l’aurez compris. J’ai hâte de repartir en weekend dans cette jolie ville, un peu aussi pour passer par ici ;-)

Clean, organized, and easy to navigate train station. It’s super easy to get anywhere, but there’s an information desk available in the station if you do end up having any questions.
This station made it easy for me to make random jaunts to Haarlem, Wageningen, and various other locations during my stay in Amsterdam. There are plenty of shops to wander through, the kiosks to purchase tickets make everything super easy, and the overall experience at Centraal Station is just generally a very positive one. The staff in various locations are also incredibly helpful and pleasant to communicate with.
Can’t think of a negative thing to say about this station, honestly. Highly recommended! :)

Schöner alter Bahnhof im historischen Gewand aber leider nur von außen.Wenn man hier ankommt ist Amsterdam von hier aus gut zu erkunden. Im Bahnhof ist es aber doch recht unübersichtlich, dies ist aber auch den Menschenmassen zuzuschreiben die hier täglich unterwegs sind, hier war so viel los das wir nicht mal in Ruhe die Hinweistafeln lesen konnten ohne irgendjemand im Weg zu stehen. Ein riesen Gewusel– aber sehenswert !

Una de las mejores estaciones en las que he estado. Tanto por dentro como por fuera. Práctica y muy útil es el corazón de Amsterdam. Desde aquí salen los trenes locales, comarcales, nacionales e internacionales… Así como autobuses, el metro, y en la zona exterior los tranvías.
Dentro de ella podemos encontrar todo tipo de facilidades como guardamaletas, servicios y una WiFi más potente que algunas que he visto en ciertos domicilios xD
Su fachada es una obra de arte, y está cimentada con centenares de vigas de madera maciza (así me informaron en la visita).
Muy importante señalar que en la zona exterior podemos encontrar la oficina de información turística, muy útil para informarte en la ciudad.

I loved this station! Read Kanchan’s review of where the toilets are located and know that there is a tourism information desk inside.
It is a beautiful station and very user friendly coming from an American abroad. I was able to purchase train tickets without any problem from the automated machines. There is plenty of food to choose from and a number of ships. However, I was really taken by the automats which served hot food out of a vending machine. I loved watching people buy and take their food for some reason :)
Once you exit this station, you are in the heart of Amsterdam and you feel the rush of visitors from all over the world! Beautiful station and very convenient!

One of the BEST railway stations I have been to in Europe! Tons of signage and maps and the information desk guy was just incredibly helpful! I also love how you walk out and the Amsterdam Tourist Info shop is located right in front of you, so can make bookings for canal trips, museum visits, etc.
The loos are located at platform 2 and cost 50cents to use. No change machine, so if you don’t have the right coins, attract the attention of the cleaner and they will give you change.
Lockers are also available at a cost of € 7.

Grosser, schöner Bahnhof mit vielen Geschäften und Gleisen. Davor ein riesiges Fahrradparkhaus mit Tausenden von kostenlosen Stellplätzen.
Beim Service Center bekommt man schnell geholfen und auch sonst kann man sich hier trotz der Grösse gut zurechtfinden.
Straßenbahnen, Taxis, Grachtenfahrten… alles vor der Tür.

Nice people — ready to help and very kind!
Easy to find where you want to go, the station is so close to the airport. Loved loved loved Amsterdam! Will be back for sure!!!

Latifa said it best, «Easy Peasy!». It’s so easy to get to wherever you need to go. English is everywhere. I live in Southern California, where only serious drunk drivers with personality disorders and/​or homeless psychotics take public transportation, but in my first return to the Netherlands as an adult, I had no problem getting around.
Trains take you anywhere you need, and people can help if you struggle. Everything is as it should be, so if you think something is wrong, its probably you. There’s plenty of dining, tourist spots, and the red light district nearby. IAmAmsterdam! Hup Ajax!!!

I’m a fan.
First of all, it’s easy to get to. At least one tram lines terminates here before turning back south through the Centrum.
Secondly, I was approached twice and asked if I needed help, completely unprompted. I presume it’s because I was standing around looking confused as I attempted to find the departures timetable display. Thanks to their help I found out which platform my train would be departing from before it appeared on the display (arrived too early).
Third, the facility is modern and clean (inside the entry gates). Contrast to Brussel-​Zuid, which looks like a brutalist 1970s nightmare, is dirty & seedy, and generally a shithole in comparison.
No complaints with Thalys service from this location.

Easy peasy!
One can never get lost here. Everything is set up so orderly! You might get a little overwhelmed at a first glance trying to find the right platform. But you really can’t get lost here. I’ve spent my share of time here during my Amsterdam visits. Getting off the train or getting on to go down to the suburbs.
Best and favorite reason being food. Do you know that nothing really opens for food at crack of dawn over here? I get up 5 am almost 6 days a week. Back home it’s fine because I can always find something to eat or drink. But not here! Nothing’s really open till 9 am or so. 8 am at the earliest. I stayed at the nearby hotel during NYE and I swear I would’ve died of hunger If it wasn’t for this station!
What’s open at 4 am? Or 5 am?! That pasta takes as place. It was the best pasta I’ve had at 5 am. You pick your pasta, pick your sauce and the size. I’ve had the salmon thyme one, bolognese and a few others. Add a coffee to your meal for 2 euros extra! Yummm. Thank you food God! Later days, I came and had a danish and cappucinos from the market next door for 3.50 euros. They had a few markets here you can buy stuffs from. They have everything from stockings to fresh made pastries and sausages! And yes, even the French fries station! I know where I’m going for food next time I’m up at crack of dawn in this city!

Amsterdam’s train gateway to the rest of the country and most of Europe!
Located in the heart of Amsterdam this is the first thing you will see if you arrive to Amsterdam by plane or train.
Thousands of people pass by this station in a daily basis so at rush hours it could be a bit hectic.
It has a wide variety of cafes and shops for mostly on the go, including the usual chains you can see all over the Netherlands.

I’d like to rename it Kerkerstaation (Dungeon Station) because it reminded me what a dungeon must look like if it had train platforms. A hell hole of a mess with confusing corridors. Unfortunately, it’s going to be your way in and out of the city so take it for what it is. Upon exiting through the massive crowds, you’ll find yourself in a super confusing mess of street car platforms and no clear notifications where to purchase tickets. Good luck!

Muy facil de llegar desde Schipol Aiport, muy buenas las indicaciones y hermoso paisaje al salir, los canales de Amsterdam

Der Hauptbahnhof von Amsterdam liegt sehr schön zentral gelegen.
Von hier aus kann schnell zu Fuss die Innenstadt erreichen. Ebenso auch das Kreuzfahrt-​Terminal und die Fähren nach Amsterdam Noord.
Die Züge von und nach Schipol Airport halten hier ebenfalls.
Das Gebäude ist von außen alt und wirkt fast wie ein Schloss. Innen aber dominieren klassische Stile, mit modernen Elementen.
Natürlich sind die Kundenbereiche, wo sich die Geschäfte und Restaurationen befinden zweckmässig arrangiert und ausgerichtet, so dass sie auch großen Ansturm der Reisenden gewachsen sind.
Wichtig ist noch zu erwähnen, das die Ticket-​Automaten nicht alle kartenfähig sind und man für alle Fälle ein paar Euro parat haben sollte.
Ansonsten einer der schönsten Bahnhöfe, die ich bis dato gesehen habe.

I hate you, Centraal Station. I’ll try to not be completely biased with my review because I had a crappy, seriously terrible experience here. I will not speak about it, because just thinking about it makes me angry, but I lost some items at this station… I should mention that I myself did not misplace them. Minus 2 stars because of this experience.
I will say that this place is one of the busiest stations I’ve ever been to in my life. It is a short 15 minute train ride from Schipol and the fare from Schipol is very cheap. You don’t need to take a taxi or bus from Schipol, the train is definitely the best option. There are a ton of shops inside of the station, from food to souvenirs, you’ll find any last minute Dutch items you may need. Be very careful here, there are tons of people and it gets extremely hectic trying to get through crowds.
There is a large locker room area in the lower level of that station. Locker sizes vary from small to large, so you can stow away your suitcase and explore the city for a few hours or the entire day. They accept debit/​credit, so it’s simple to pay. Just be very careful and make sure your locker closes properly, my friend and I had to try multiple lockers, because some weren’t locking properly. Double check your locker before heading out.
There are a lot of the shops are equipped with free wifi, in case you don’t have international service/​data. The Starbucks closest to the platforms has private and clean restrooms, in case you don’t want to deal with the long lines at other public places. You’ll have to purchase something, of course, nothing comes cheap in Europe.
The building itself is wonderful, take a moment to just stand and admire how beautiful the architecture is. Definitely one of the most beautiful sights in Amsterdam. It’s especially wonderful at night when it’s lit up, talk about a winter wonderland. Straight out of a movie.
This place is okay, I would have given it five stars if I didn’t have a crappy personal experience.

Yay! I’m a fan. Of course I have to be a fan because when I got off the train there, I was in Amsterdam! That is, of course, the best thing about the station. As large train stations go, this one isn’t bad. Nothing special on the inside but there are so places to eat there, if you have just a little time before your train. There is also a nice shop where you can buy ‘to go’ food as well.
As I said, nothing special inside but outside it is a pretty impressive looking building.

Super easy to navigate as far as finding your train track goes, so that’s a huge bonus for me. The only thing I got tripped up on was the ticketing system, I wasn’t sure what ticket machine was for which mode of transit, so I ended up going to the window each time to purchase.
I’m pretty sure though that this place is ran on the honor system… I never once had someone check my ticket, and the gates to get inside were just wide open. I’m fairly certain we could have just hopped on all of our trains for free.
Tip: keep some change in your pocket to use the bathrooms

I still remember this station being the first place I visited upon arriving in Europe for the first time. I was on my way to Paris for a few days before my summer course started in Milan, and I was going to store a large empty suitcase at my Oma’s (my uncle’s 84 year old’s Mom’s) place in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam’s Centraal Station was enormous with very high ceilings and surprisingly clean considering the kind of people traffic it generated. I probably didn’t even need to trouble Oma. They had plenty of luggage lockers at the station.
After making the exchange with Oma, there I was standing on the platform all dark haired and tan with a large obtrusive silver suitcase that was almost bigger than myself at 5’4″ (and back when my butt was ¹⁄₃ the size) and an oversized Chanel bag, sticking out like a sore thumb amidst the gorgeous 6′ blonde-​haired people straight out of a Lacoste ad.
I was peering intently at the piece of paper in my hand when a station security guard approached me and asked me if I was traveling alone. I had learned not to ever say «yes» to such a question while globe-​trekking (especially in Paris, where I later had two very aggressive men invite me to bed on two separate occasions). but seeing his uniform, told him the truth. He then proceeded to remind me to stay alert of my surroundings, not to let anyone rub elbows with me or stand too close if I could help it, and to always keep an eye on my things including my luggage once on the train. He mentioned that I was exactly the type that pickpockets and thieves might target, chatted with me a little about food (all conversations with me eventually leads to food), and then wished me happy travels.
I will never forget that conversation — my first with someone other than Oma on my visit to Europe. While I had read about pickpockets and thieves, I probably wouldn’t have been quite as careful if I didn’t hear that directly from a local. especially one working at the train station. I really did appreciate his friendly reminder, concern, and his warm demeanor as he spoke to me.

La gare d’Amsterdam est impressionnante par sa grandeur quand on descend du train mais elle prends une toute autre mesure quand on en sors et on fait face à sa magnifique façade. Un vrai chef d’oeuvre architectural.
Grandiose!
La gare est très pratique, avec de nombreux magasins de restauration rapide, supermarché, Starbucks, marchands de journaux…
Il y a un piano à disposition pour les voyageurs virtuoses ou amateurs, ce qui permet de mettre l’ambiance. Nous avons eu droit à un concert de jazz d’un bon quart d’heure :)
Très facile à trouver dans Amsterdam et avec des informations claires sur les trains et les quais, on né peut pas se perdre même si certains panneaux en néerlandais peuvent faire peur.

Beautiful architecture. the station feels like a movie. It’s so busy, so many people rushing to get to where they need to be and other people saying their long goodbyes.
Easy to make your way around the station. Everything is pretty clearly marked. whether you are looking for a train, tram, bus, taxi, or ferry, one could find everything here very easy. There are even people walking around in bright colored vests with transportation information. Easy to reserve trains to other countries or plan a local trip, every one that works here is extremely helpful.
There are also cute shops in the train station. Easy fast access to groceries or snacks or tea or a meal or beauty products before boarding the train. It’s a very beautiful train station.

Moi qui né suis pas toujours rassurée quand j’arrive dans un endroit inconnu, ici pas de soucis car tout est super bien renseigné.
En deux temps trois mouvements, j’étais près du tram prête à découvrir cette magnifique ville.

Kind of a dumpy station.
On the plus side, it’s super convenient to anything in Amsterdam (including the airport) and you can get a train to just about anywhere. It’s easy to navigate.
On the downside, there are not many services here. There’s a Burger King and a couple of places to grab snacks, but no place to sit down and have a bite. I saw one bar, I believe.
The inside is really run down. The floor is made of rubber tiles when you walk in and the ceilings are really low. Toilet will cost you 50 euro cents.
On the outside, this place looks cool but on the inside, it’s not great. However, it does fulfill the main purpose of a train station and that is connecting you with where you are going.

Wer den ÖPNV in Amsterdam nutzt, kommt meist am Amsterdamer Bahnhof an, weil in dessen Nähe viele Sehenswürdigkeiten zu finden sind.
Aber selbst der Hauptbahnhof der 1889 unter Architekten P.J.H. Cuypers erbaut wurde ist ein Blickfang für jeden Besucher. Dieser Architekt war zu dieser Zeit sehr bekannt und hat ebenfalls das Rijksmuseum entworfen und bauen lassen.
Das gesamte Fundament dieses tollen Baues besteht aus 8686 Holzpfosten, da das gesamte Bauwerk auf einem Feuchtgebiet errichtet wurde. Die Original Konstruktion wurde mehrfach erneuert. Vor einiger Zeit wurde die Aussenfassade restauriert und der Bahnhof ist nun wieder ein Schmuckstück geworden.
Im Inneren des Bahnhofes besticht seine Säulen Bauweise, welche sehr gut erhalten ist. Insgesamt ist alles wunderschön von innen und aussen anzusehen. Man sollte den Bahnhof auch wenn man nicht mit Zügen fährt, einmal betreten und sich umschauen.

Estoy empezando a aprenderme esta estación como la palma de mi mano y conservo la cordura a pesar de ello. Aunque la distribución es bastante regular y ordenada (16 andenes repartidos a lo largo de un pasillo bien ancho), esta aparente falta de entropía se rompe cuando descubres que los trenes cambian de andén sin previo aviso y los pierdes, o cuando te encuentras con un trabajador del servicio de información que se lo pasa mejor vacilándote por tu pronunciación de los topónimos holandeses que dándote lo que pides, lo que te origina media hora de espera que podrías haber ahorrado.
Por lo demás, no sé cómo andan de servicios complementarios, aunque hay un par de tiendas de comida rápida de las que sólo pisaría si viniese de borrachera para crear una película de grasa que me protegiese el tracto digestivo, porque tienen una pinta…

Von außen eine Atemberaubende Architektur. Die Centraal Station ist Dreh und Angelpunkt wenn man irgendwo hin möchte.
Hier halten sowohl Züge wie auch die Straßenbahnen.
Vor dem Bahnhof kann man übrigens direkt in ein Schiff steigen und den Kanal erkunden.
Jedoch sollte man als «Fremdling» nicht in letzter Minute dort ankommen. Da dieser doch recht weitläufig ist.
Zu beachten ist ebenfalls das nicht alle Ticketautomaten Bargeld nehmen aber ich konnte ohne Probleme mit meiner EC Karte zahlen. Sollte man Hungrig hier ankommen hat man die Auswahl zwischen vielerlei Pizza, Hotdogs, Pommes, diverse Backwaren, Starbucks etc.
Die Züge Richtung Schipohl (Flughafen) gehen übrigens meist zwischen Gleis 13 – 15 los!

Claire et facile de s’y orienter!

Ein wirklich schöner, alter Bahnhof, der Außen wie auch Innen wirklich schön zum Ansehen ist (mit einer Menge an Einkaufsmöglichkeiten).
(Siehe Foto unten) (Siehe Foto unten)
Auch das Service an den Schaltern ist wirklich sehr gut. Wenn man aber nur ein ticket innerhalb der Niederlande braucht, ist man bei den Automaten wahrscheinlich schneller fertig mit dem Kauf eines Tickets.
Die Staufächer (Gepäckshalle) waren für mein Gepäch leider etwas zu klein, sodass ich zum Flughafen ausweichen musste und danach wieder mit dem Zug in die Stad fahren musste.

Von außen sieht der Bahnhof sehr hübsch aus, innen fand ich ihn doch eher unübersichtlich.
Service leider ungenügend, zum Ticketkauf ca. 30 Minuten vor Abfahrt im Service Centre gewesen. Nach 10 Minuten Wartezeit drangekommen, dann für den Kauf einer einfachen Fahrkarte nach Deutschland für zwei Personen nochmals 15 Minuten benötigt. Und am Ende wird man angemault, dass man nicht so spät kommen solle, wenn man noch ein Ticket kaufen möchte.
Leider konnte ich mir die Karte nicht am Automaten kaufen, dies wäre wahrscheinlich innerhalb von drei Minuten gegangen

Estación práctica! Un mogollón de gente en información y sobre todo armados de paciencia! No te preocupes si no sabes demasiado inglés no te vas a perder, para el aeropuerto todos los trenes salen del mismo andén. El billete cuesta 3,8 euros (menos de 4 euros en todo caso).
Hay una buena consigna.
Si tienes tiempo en Amsterdam planteate una excursión a Delf o Leiden merece la pena y en tren t plantas en menos de una hora. w

Sauberer Bahnhof — innen sachlich und zweckdienlich, von außen sehr schön. Es gibt einige Geschäfte für den «Reisebedarf».
Am Bahnhof «Amsterdam Centraal», der wirklich mitten im Zentrum steht, verkehren täglich bis zu 250.000 Reisende. Viele Bahn– und Buslinien aus Amsterdam halten hier an.
Ansonsten stimme ich Moe zu: Man sollte für Fahrkartenkauf viel Zeit mitbringen oder einen Automat für Innlandsverbindungen nutzen.

In diesem Bahnhof sind die Einkaufsmöglichkeiten ganz OK und es ist auch nicht sehr dreckig. Man sollte aber, wenn man am Schalter ein Ticket kaufen will, zumindest im Sommer viel Zeit mitbringen. Mindestens eine halbe Stunde. Man muss da ewig warten bis man dran kommt. Mit den Automaten kam ich hingegen ganz gut klar, konnte dort aber nur Fahrten im Inland kaufen.

Ein sehr schönes, von außen sehr imposantes Gebäude. Innen, na ja. Ich habe schon sehr viel schlimmeres gesehen.
Der Bahnhof ist sauber und hat eine gute Infrastruktur — da könnte so mancher andere Bahnhof sich etwas abschneiden.
Schlecht ist allerdings, dass ausgerechnet die Züge zum Flughafen auf einem Gleis ohne Lift abgehen und die Züge auch noch so hoch zum Einsteigen sind, dass man ganz schön zu tun hat. Die Züge selber eignen sich auch nicht wirklich als Flughafenzubringer: Doppelstöcker, eng, ohne Gepäckfächer.
Weiterer Punktabzug für die Automaten: Katastrophe — wenn man sich da Tickets kaufen will braucht man gute Nerven!

Von außen wirklich toll anzusehen, der schöné Bau ist aber innen total verschandelt worden. Alles sieht irgendwie mehr nach Übergangslösung aus.