Tag: Central Station

Public Transport to and from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

November 29, 2019 Public Transport, Schiphol Airport, Visitors Guide

Comprehensive, up-to-date information about public transport to and from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. You can travel by train, bus, taxi, Uber, hotel-shuttle, private transfer, and more.

Includes cruise ship terminal transfer information.

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Amsterdam Central Station

May 20, 2017 Public Transport

Amsterdam Central Station is the hub of city. It faces the center of town, and all the top attractions are within easy reach by public transport — bus, tram, and metro. Some sights are actually within walking distance

The taxi rank is at the back of the station. Upstairs — on the same level as the train tracks — is a bus terminal that provides fantastic panoramic views of the river IJ. The blue and white ferries you see there will ferry you across the river for free.

Includes a map of Central Station.

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After 7 years main entrance of Amsterdam Central Station open again

October 26, 2011 News

Updated The main entrance of Amsterdam’s Central Station has been re-opened.

While there are plenty (30!) construction projects still going on, work on the subway station continues underground — allowing the entrance to the main hall to be opened for the first time in 7 years.

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Amsterdam ash cloud fallout: no planes, few hotels — train stations overwhelmed

April 18, 2010 News

While a cloud of ash from the still-erupting Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland continues to slowly spread across Europe, stranded air travelers across the world are scrambling for hotels, trains, ferries and even taxis to reach their destinations.

Amsterdam’s main train stations — Central Station, Amstel Station, as well as the train station at Schiphol Airport — are overwhelmed with long lines of people trying to reach their destination by train.

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Taxi rank at Amsterdam Central Station: still ‘a big mess’

August 26, 2009 News

Despite efforts by the City of Amsterdam to supervise the taxi rank at Central Station, problems persist.

Rude drivers illegally charge exorbitant rates or refuse short rides in favor of more lucrative ones.

Despite a rise in complaints the City says additional supervision is too expensive.

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Starbucks coming to Amsterdam and rest of the Netherlands

August 15, 2008 News

Starbucks has announced that it will open stores at train stations throughout the Netherlands, starting at Amsterdam Central Station.

The 33,400+ Starbucks fans at Dutch social site Hyvess are enthusiastic. Many of them have been traveling to Schiphol or even, if closer, to Germany in order to visit Starbucks.

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Consumer Alert: Taxi Rank at Amsterdam Central Station referred to as Gaza Strip

January 9, 2008 Blog, Public Transport

Locals refer to the taxi rank at Amsterdam Central Station as the ‘Gaza Strip’ — an indication of the boorish behavior of many unsavory taxi drivers found at that location.

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