We needed to come to the Centraal Station to catch a train to visit Zaanse Schans yesterday. You…read moretap in with your credit card (or a pass if you got one for lots of public transit in a week or month). In order to enter the station. The digital directory screen was very easy to follow once we looked online to see which train we needed. There are intercity trains and sprinter trains which are slower or quicker because of the number of stops I think. We needed the 11:13 train on platform 5a to Uitgeest. We were t hungry yet but if we had been, the station has multiple places to buy pastries or snacks for travel. We only had to wait on the platform for about 15 minutes. The seats were comfortable and had options for 2 together or 4 facing each other for families. The ride was very smooth with only 2 stops before ours. You tap out at the platform of arrival at a little tap screen about waist height there.

Utilized this station to get to destinations…read more Not only is it lovely inside , filled with shops abd places to eat ... but the interior was lit fir valentine which makes it fun and pretty Very very nice!

Large train station, it was not the easiest station to navigate. Nor did the station have many…read moreemployees, for a station of this size, with so many people transferring you would think they have more than just one employee by the gate. He was very helpful and friendly but they probably should have at least one other person working. They had a bakery here, a Starbucks, I saw a small market, of sorts, and another place called Julia. However, I expected a few more options but what do I know, I am probably just a spoiled American... Kudos to the friendly worker who helped me find everything I needed here.

This train station is only six minutes away from the Amsterdam Central station. To avoid crowds and…read moreexpensive hotels downtown Amsterdam, you can stay here as there a few hotels within five minutes walk of this station. There are no staff here most of the time for ticketing assistance. The only time I saw a staff here, I asked a question about how to show the QR ticket of a eurail pass on "rail planer" app and she doesn't recognize the "rail planer" app. There is a Spar convenience store next to station where you can buy, fruits, sandwiches, coffee, water, instant noodles, and other snacks.

Amsterdam Zuid (South) is a key public transit hub in the neighborhood of the same name, directly…read moresouth of the Museumwartier (Museum Quarter) district and south of city center Amsterdam. Overall clean and easy to navigate. The surrounding streets are mostly residential though heading southwards there are more office and commercial buildings. As a busy commuter station mornings and evenings you'll hit rush hour conditions, expect densely packed platforms and train cars on both local commuter trains and the M52 metro line. There are separate entry points for each type of transportation so you need to scan in and out of the respective areas, via chipped credit/debit card or smartphone payment method or QR code. If you pay by card or phone they will charge you by distance depending on where you scan in and out, same for buses and trams. Single/multi-ride ticket machines are also available in the station. Some parts of the platforms are exposed to the outside elements so keep that in mind if it's rainy/snowy. Bus and tram stops are located a short 2-5 minute walk depending on the line you're trying to catch. There's public bike parking underground accessible via a couple entrances with ramped escalators (as compared to normal stair escalators) to accommodate bike traffic. To reach the city center, by metro or tram it's about 15-25 minutes depending where you're heading, by train about 10 minutes to Amsterdam Centraal. To Schipol Airport it's a 10 min train ride.

I like this station over the Central one because it's cleaner and it's located in a business…read morelocation. There are good food options right outside the station if you have some time on your hands. Best thing is it's less crowded. So you should have good seat options. We were here during the strike in Belgium, so our train to Antwerp was cancelled. We had to take a train down to Rotterdam and then catch the Antwerp one down there. A little hectic, but we finally made it.

Amsterdam Amstel is all about the location. It's not a major structure when you see it but a major…read morelocation. This is a high end area and this station could be passed without noticing the trains or the trams. I give it five stars for the beauty of the architecture blending in with the surroundings as well as the travel options this station allows. If I were lazy after visiting friends out here and didn't want to cycle home, I could either get on a train or tram to eventually get home (hint - cycling is always faster and more reliable in Amsterdam). Nice station for going towards Utrech or Amsterdam Centraal. From those two options - you can get everywhere in Western Europe.

Amstel Station was the closest station to our hotel, so we were in and out of it quite a lot. It…read morewas bright, spacious, and easy to navigate. The workers were all very helpful whenever we needed assistance. We were most appreciative that the convenience store was open later for when we would come back from the main part of the city late at night and need snacks and beverages. We used the train to get to Centraal Station, but used the tram system just outside the station to visit the Museumplein. Both systems are very user friendly and easy to navigate for foreigners. 5/2020

I frequently use this station (listed on Yelp as RAI, though it's also the stop for the Amsterdam…read moreZuid area) when I'm heading to Schiphol Airport or off to visit my mother-in-law. If you are looking to save money, this is the ultimate Amsterdam hack. Taking the train from here straight to the airport is a breeze and costs only a few Euros--compare that to the €30-€40 you'd spend on a taxi or Uber! The trains are frequent, and the journey to the terminal is incredibly fast. Business Traveler Perfect: It's located right next to the RAI Convention Center, making it the ideal hub if you're in town for a conference. Easy Connections: Whether you're coming from the Zuid business district or the neighborhood nearby, it's much more relaxed than fighting the crowds at Centraal Station. Convenience: The station is clean, well-marked, and the platforms are easy to navigate even with luggage. Whether you're a local or just visiting for a trade show, do yourself (and your wallet) a favor and take the train from here!

Amsterdam RAI is something of a transportation hub. The NS train, metro, trams, and buses are…read moreavailable here. Very useful if you're heading somewhere in the south Amsterdam area.

Station Zaandam is in the charming town of Zaandam, and is steps away from downtown city center…read more Right now the station is under construction, which isn't to bothersome, as there isn't much to this train station. There is a ticket office onsite, along with a separate ticket kiosk outside of the ticket office. There is one fast food restaurant right when you enter the station, and a small coffee/snack/newspaper shop by the ticket office. (They do make a good cappuccino to take away.) You must take the stairs to the train platform, which was a bit difficult, if you have luggage to carry, with all the people hurrying to catch the train. I didn't see an elevator. There are a few seats that are surrounded by glass for those that want to get out of the rain, or wind waiting for the train. Also, a separate area for those that smoked. I was pleasantly surprised to see that not that many people were smoking at the train stations, compared to other countries that I have visited.

This is a station that looks more impressive on the outside than on the inside. It's a very…read moreutilitarian and basic station, with few amenities. It does have regular and direct service to both Amsterdam and schiphol airport.

Small station but serves its purpose as a major transfer point with metro, trains, and Eurolines…read moreall departing from here. Toilets are .5 euros to use. One news/media store, small grocery, and a frites stand. Doner is also available. Information desk was semi-helpful.

Tiny, tiny station. Weird layout and no good coffee. :(read more

This station is located in the north-eastern Amsterdam suburbs and I mostly use this station when…read moream tired or feeling lazy as it the transfer from Lelylaan to the Metro's Route 50 which stops here and then hop onto tram route 50. Its a decent stop, well light and with elevators. The 3 transportation route connections here are: Subway Route 50 Tram Route 13 Bus Route 282 Yelp 210/ 2018