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title: "Amsterdam-Centraal: trains, tickets & connections"
description: "Amsterdam-Centraal is the main railway station in Amsterdam, served by Arriva and Deutsche Bahn."
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# Amsterdam-Centraal

Amsterdam-Centraal is the main railway station in Amsterdam, served by Arriva, Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper, GoVolta, NS, ÖBB, SNCB, SNCF Voyageurs, and Eurostar.

![Map showing the location of Amsterdam-Centraal](<https://everyrail.com/maps/station-amsterdam-centraal-hero.webp>)

© OpenStreetMap contributors

City

[Amsterdam](<https://everyrail.com/netherlands/amsterdam/>)

Country

[Netherlands](<https://everyrail.com/netherlands/>)

Passenger operators

[Arriva](<https://everyrail.com/czechia/arriva-vlaky/>), [Deutsche Bahn](<https://everyrail.com/germany/deutsche-bahn/>), [European Sleeper](<https://everyrail.com/netherlands/european-sleeper/>), [Eurostar](<https://everyrail.com/united-kingdom/eurostar/>), [GoVolta](<https://everyrail.com/netherlands/govolta/>), [NS](<https://everyrail.com/netherlands/ns/>), [ÖBB](<https://everyrail.com/austria/obb/>), [SNCB](<https://everyrail.com/belgium/sncb/>), [SNCF Voyageurs](<https://everyrail.com/france/sncf-voyageurs/>)

Station role

Primary station

[**Explore all train stations in Amsterdam**](<https://everyrail.com/netherlands/amsterdam/>)

## Where to book

### Train tickets

- Omio
  Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning.
  [Check times & prices](<https://everyrail.com/go/omio/c/amsterdam/?sub_id=er_2cf998023f21a3f7>)
- Rail Europe
  Rail Europe is a leading travel tech company specializing in European train bookings for over 15,000 travel professionals worldwide.
- Trainline
  Trainline sells rail and coach tickets worldwide on behalf of major UK and European transport companies.

### Train service

- [Arriva](<https://everyrail.com/czechia/arriva-vlaky/>)
  Arriva runs ARRIVA vlaky in Czechia, regional trains in the Netherlands, and regional trains in Poland. Tickets and websites differ by country.
  [Official website](<https://www.arriva.cz/cs/o-nas/dcerine-spolecnosti/arriva-vlaky>)
  [Check times & prices](<https://everyrail.com/go/omio/c/amsterdam/?sub_id=er_bce34599e8dbe595>)
- [Deutsche Bahn](<https://everyrail.com/germany/deutsche-bahn/>)
  Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany's national railway, running ICE, IC and regional trains with Flexpreis, Sparpreis and Super Sparpreis fares.
  [Official website](<https://www.bahn.de/>)
  [Check times & prices](<https://everyrail.com/go/omio/c/amsterdam/?sub_id=er_78cf1099faa92d02>)
- [European Sleeper](<https://everyrail.com/netherlands/european-sleeper/>)
  European Sleeper runs overnight trains linking Brussels and Amsterdam with Berlin, Prague and Milan, plus a Paris to Berlin route, 3 nights a week each way.
  [Official website](<https://www.europeansleeper.eu/>)
  [Check times & prices](<https://everyrail.com/go/omio/c/amsterdam/?sub_id=er_29cfeb946788b0d5>)
- [Eurostar](<https://everyrail.com/united-kingdom/eurostar/>)
  Eurostar runs high-speed trains from London St Pancras to Paris (2 h 16 min), Brussels (1 h 53 min) and Amsterdam; London departures require border checks.
  [Official website](<https://www.eurostar.com/>)
  [Check times & prices](<https://everyrail.com/go/omio/c/amsterdam/?sub_id=er_ccb4df92b36e6258>)
- [GoVolta](<https://everyrail.com/netherlands/govolta/>)
  GoVolta runs direct trains between the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and France. Book online, check in 3 days ahead, and bring your own food.
  [Official website](<https://govolta.nl/>)
- [NS](<https://everyrail.com/netherlands/ns/>)
  NS runs the Netherlands' domestic Intercity and Sprinter network, while NS International connects Belgium, Germany and beyond; Eurostar requires reservations.
  [Official website](<https://www.ns.nl/>)
  [Check times & prices](<https://everyrail.com/go/omio/c/amsterdam/?sub_id=er_e4e663ea2000b39b>)
- [ÖBB](<https://everyrail.com/austria/obb/>)
  ÖBB is Austria's national railway, with Railjet high-speed and Nightjet sleeper services plus regional trains across Austria and neighbouring countries.
  [Official website](<https://www.oebb.at/>)
  [Check times & prices](<https://everyrail.com/go/omio/c/amsterdam/?sub_id=er_58a28b6fda336f4d>)
- [SNCB](<https://everyrail.com/belgium/sncb/>)
  SNCB connects Belgium by domestic train. Go Pass 10 offers 10 journeys in Belgium for under-26s; Rail Pass offers 10 for travellers 26+, both valid for a year.
  [Official website](<https://www.belgiantrain.be/en>)
  [Check times & prices](<https://everyrail.com/go/omio/c/amsterdam/?sub_id=er_3a143051e7397f15>)
- [SNCF Voyageurs](<https://everyrail.com/france/sncf-voyageurs/>)
  SNCF operates France's TGV and regional trains. SNCF Connect books domestic and many international journeys, with fares ranging from flexible to non-refundable.
  [Official website](<https://www.sncf-voyageurs.com/>)
  [Check times & prices](<https://everyrail.com/go/omio/c/amsterdam/?sub_id=er_fa97ba5252ca9674>)

## Nearby stations

Distances are measured in a straight line, not along roads or railway lines.

- [**Amsterdam Muiderpoort**Netherlands3 km](<https://everyrail.com/netherlands/amsterdam-muiderpoort/>)
- [**Amsterdam Amstel**Netherlands3.9 km](<https://everyrail.com/netherlands/amsterdam/amsterdam-amstel/>)
- [**Amsterdam Sloterdijk**Netherlands4.3 km](<https://everyrail.com/netherlands/amsterdam/amsterdam-sloterdijk/>)
- [**Amsterdam Science Park**Netherlands4.5 km](<https://everyrail.com/netherlands/amsterdam-science-park/>)
- [**Amsterdam RAI**Netherlands4.8 km](<https://everyrail.com/netherlands/amsterdam-rai/>)

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