Getting to Amsterdam by train

Why visit Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is one of the most searched-for cities in Netherlands, of which it is the capital. Travellers come for Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Jordaan, all reachable on foot or by public transport from the station. The train drops you in the centre — no airport transfer, no check-in queue.

How to get to Amsterdam by train

Direct and connecting services reach Amsterdam. We've detailed the most requested routes below: each page lists the duration, prices from, operators and the departure and arrival stations.

Amsterdam train station

The main station is Amsterdam Centraal. Long-distance trains run by NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen), Eurostar, ICE International and European Sleeper arrive here, with connections to city transport. Be on the platform 10 to 15 minutes before departure: unlike flying, there is no check-in.

What to see in Amsterdam

The highlights worth planning for:

• Rijksmuseum
• Van Gogh Museum
• Jordaan

Practical info for Amsterdam

The essentials before you go:

• Country: Netherlands
• Main station: Amsterdam Centraal
• Currency: EUR (€)
• Main language: Dutch
• Operators: NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen), Eurostar, ICE International and European Sleeper

• NS
• Eurostar
• European Sleeper