Take the train from AMS to the Central Station?
Apr 20, 2016, 6:48 am
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Are these day-long tickets available at the airport? Also, are they valid for the trams only or can they be used on the train to get to the Central Station?
Apr 20, 2016, 8:56 am
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The 24/48-hour tickets are only valid on buses, metros and trams operated by GVB, and therefore not on trams. They're probably available from the tourist information at Schiphol.
Apr 21, 2016, 4:17 am
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Everything you need to know about public transport in the Netherlands (for visitors) can be found on this new website. You can also buy tickets online for transport, attractions and combi tickets (including the AMS day tickets for collection at the airport) with creditcard or Paypal.
Apr 21, 2016, 10:35 am
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. In the second instance, did you mean "trains"? In which case, correct, the day cards would not be valid.
Apr 21, 2016, 11:46 am
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Incl. 2nd class rail travel between Schiphol Airport and any station in Amsterdam.
Incl. shuttle service to and from Schiphol airport by the Amsterdam Airport Express (bus 197) and Niteliner (bus N97).
Incl. travel in all buses, trams, metros and ferries operated by GVB.
That would give me the choice of taking either the train or the bus into Amsterdam. Does the bus shuttle service go to/near the DoubleTree? It would save me the trouble of going up/down stairs with the two suitcases.
Apr 21, 2016, 2:37 pm
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The website linked to by KLflyerRalph shows the 3 day pass as good for:
Incl. 2nd class rail travel between Schiphol Airport and any station in Amsterdam.
Incl. shuttle service to and from Schiphol airport by the Amsterdam Airport Express (bus 197) and Niteliner (bus N97).
Incl. travel in all buses, trams, metros and ferries operated by GVB.
That would give me the choice of taking either the train or the bus into Amsterdam. Does the bus shuttle service go to/near the DoubleTree? It would save me the trouble of going up/down stairs with the two suitcases.
Incl. 2nd class rail travel between Schiphol Airport and any station in Amsterdam.
Incl. shuttle service to and from Schiphol airport by the Amsterdam Airport Express (bus 197) and Niteliner (bus N97).
Incl. travel in all buses, trams, metros and ferries operated by GVB.
That would give me the choice of taking either the train or the bus into Amsterdam. Does the bus shuttle service go to/near the DoubleTree? It would save me the trouble of going up/down stairs with the two suitcases.
Apr 21, 2016, 4:01 pm
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Apr 21, 2016, 4:40 pm
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Apr 21, 2016, 11:12 pm
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Bus 197 goes to Leidseplein, which requires you'll also take the tram to central station and then walk to the hotel. You'd be much, much faster if you take the train.
Apr 22, 2016, 9:05 am
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There are elevators at Schiphol and Amsterdam Centraal railway stations. Bus 197 doesn't stop near Centraal Station, so you need to transfer to a tram or walk about 30 minutes if you take this bus to Leidseplein.
Apr 25, 2016, 12:22 pm
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Apr 25, 2016, 3:36 pm
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Okay, having read all of the above, my situation comes down to this:
I am 70-years-old and will have one large suitcase and one cabin piece. Both are on wheels. Yes, I could wheel them both from the Centraal Train Station to the DoubleTree but the condition I will be in by the time I arrive at the hotel depends on how far a walk it is (and if it is a level walk or up and down hills).
If you have ever walked from the train station to the hotel, do you advise me to take the train or fork out about 45 Euros for a taxi?
I am 70-years-old and will have one large suitcase and one cabin piece. Both are on wheels. Yes, I could wheel them both from the Centraal Train Station to the DoubleTree but the condition I will be in by the time I arrive at the hotel depends on how far a walk it is (and if it is a level walk or up and down hills).
If you have ever walked from the train station to the hotel, do you advise me to take the train or fork out about 45 Euros for a taxi?
Apr 25, 2016, 4:01 pm
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You can literally see the Doubletree from the (east end of the) platform - a taxi will barely take you closer. Both stations (Schiphol and A'dam CS) have step-free access to/from the platform, be it by elevator, escalator or moving walkway.
Your issue is this: the trains have a step up from platform height and are mostly double-decker, the lower level being down some steps and the upper being up. There is a small area on the level, often full. How busy these trains are depends on origin and time of day. Many carry on after Amsterdam.
If you're not sure about lifting your case on and off, or relying on the kindness of strangers, then I wouldn't go by train. Otherwise, it would definitely use it.
Your issue is this: the trains have a step up from platform height and are mostly double-decker, the lower level being down some steps and the upper being up. There is a small area on the level, often full. How busy these trains are depends on origin and time of day. Many carry on after Amsterdam.
If you're not sure about lifting your case on and off, or relying on the kindness of strangers, then I wouldn't go by train. Otherwise, it would definitely use it.