Amsterdam Central Station Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Amsterdam Central Station. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• All-Inclusive Amsterdam Canal Cruise by Captain Jack
• Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise with Onboard Bar
• Amsterdam City Highlights Guided Bike Tour
• 2-Hour High-End Canal Boat Cruise w/ Dutch Snacks & Onboard Bar
• Countryside Electric Bike Tour: Zaanse Schans & Zaandam

While it’s free to visit Amsterdam Central Station on your own, several affordable tours stop at or pass by the station. Walking tours start at around US$10; canal cruises cost from US$18; biking tours start at around US$30; and combo tours start at around US$40.

Amsterdam Station is connected to Schiphol International Airport by the direct NS train, which takes 14-17 minutes. Trains run 24 hours a day; 10 times an hour between 6am and 1am and once an hour between 2am and 5am. You can also take a taxi or a rideshare.

Amsterdam Central Station offers numerous facilities and amenities, including restrooms, ATMs, currency exchange, luggage storage lockers, a tourist office, and Wi-Fi. There are also several shops, from clothing and magazines to chocolate and cheese. Dining options include coffee shops, fast food, and sit-down restaurants.

Yes, you can buy train tickets at Amsterdam Central Station. Options include self-service ticket machines, a main ticket office on the ground floor at the western end of the station, and a smaller ticket office in the IJhal concourse on the side of the station. You can also use your contactless bank card for domestic trips.

Located within the historic old town Amsterdam Central Station is within walking distance of a number of popular Amsterdam attractions, including Dam Square, the Anne Frank House, Rembrandt's House, the Royal Palace, the National Maritime Museum, NEMO Science Museum, the Museum of Canals, Oude Kerk, and the Red Light District (De Wallen).