Amsterdam Travel: Getting Around
So you are thinking for a travel to
Amsterdam. Well, before you opt for a travel, I guess it is nice
for you to know first some of the basic facts about Amsterdam,
especially the mode of transportation. It is best that you know how
to get there and how to get around for an ultimate Amsterdam travel.
Getting There
Amsterdam is actually accessible by
air, by bus or by train, depending on your exact location.
By Air:
Note that when you go for your
Amsterdam travel by air, the flights to the city usually arrive in
the Schiphol Airportm, which is approximately 18 kilometers away,
southwest of the city center. From the Schiphol airport, the
trains typically leave for Central Station every 20 minutes and so
the journey takes 20 minutes. Then, from the Central Station,
you’ll get to have a taxi ride to town which takes approximately 15
minutes and the journey will cost you approximately €30. However,
the cost actually depends on which part of the town you are going
to.
Also important to consider when you
prefer to take your Amsterdam travel by air is that some budget
airlines are starting to fly to Rotterdam Airport, which is
approximately one hour from the city via bus.
By Train:
As mentioned earlier, you can take
your Amsterdam travel by train as there are domestic and
international trains that travel going to Amsterdam. They
typically arrive in the Centraal Station, which is located in the
heart Amsterdam’s city center.
By
Bus:
The buses arriving and leaving from
the city of Amsterdam do so from Amstel Station. This station is
actually linked to Centraal Station by metro. And, the buses
leaving for London, Brussels, and Amsterdam’s other cities depart
from the Amstel Station.
Getting Around
On your Amsterdam travel, note that
you can stroll around the city on foot, by bike, by tram, or by bus
or metro, as these are the usual mode of transportation around the
city.
On Foot:
Actually, the central part of
Amsterdam city is just easy to get around. However, most of what is
within apart from the Red Light District and Dam Square, most of
what there is to see is a short tram or bike ride away.
By Bike:
Here is a great tip for your
Amsterdam travel: the best way to see the entire city of Amsterdam
is to travel by bike. Today, there are more than 500,000 bikes in
the city. As such, you can hire one of them for about €7 per day.
Perhaps the most important thing to consider is to lock your bike,
as bike theft is a huge problem in Amsterdam.
By Bus/Metro:
Both the tram and metro are useful
for your ultimate Amsterdam travel. These are highly useful if you
are traveling outskirts, but otherwise you probably won’t need to
use them. In Amsterdam, there are two metro stations, at the
Nieuwmarkt and Waterlooplein, while the bus stops are not as sparse.
By Tram:
Finally, you can take your Amsterdam
travel by tram, the most important mode of public transport in the
Dutch capital. In the city, there are 15 different lines and they
are the backbone of the city’s public transport network. Just note
that the best tram for your Amsterdam travel is No.20, which stops
close to most of the tourist attractions.
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