Ways of Reaching Amsterdam
Amsterdam, because of its strategic location and its significance as the capital of Netherlands, is well connected with other cities within the country, in Europe and outside. It is a part of the extensive transport system of Europe and therefore can be easily and conveniently reached from any European city and also from a large number of international cities as well.
There are flights available to Amsterdam from a number places across the world. Inter City trains connect Amsterdam to many cities within the continent. Tourists traveling to Amsterdam from U.K and Scandinavia can avail boats. There is also the option of bus travel to Amsterdam. International buses run to and from the city. You can also reach Amsterdam by car from any European city.
Fly to Amsterdam
Air travel to Amsterdam is fast, easy and convenient. Flights to the capital city of Netherlands are available from all major cities of the world. National airlines of Netherlands and a large number of international airlines serve Schiphol Airport of Amsterdam. The fourth largest airport in Europe, Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport lies close to the city center. There are direct flights running to and from Amsterdam that connect it with other cities of Europe and outside the continent. A number of cheap flights are also available from many places.
Train Experience
Besides airplanes, train is also an excellent option for traveling to Amsterdam. Rail reservations have to be made prior to boarding the train and rail passes and discounts are available in plenty at Amsterdam. These facilities make traveling to Amsterdam via rail a hassle free affair.
There are Inter City rail connections that link Amsterdam with major European cities like London, Brussels, Paris, Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt and Belgium. Trains traveling to and from London, Brussels, Paris, Berlin and Hamburg take 6 hours (from each) while that from Frankfurt and Belgium take 3 hours (from each of the two cities) to reach Amsterdam. Places within Netherlands are two and a half hours from Amsterdam by train.
The Pleasure of Driving
Driving to Amsterdam via the freeways from places within Europe is a great method of reaching the city. If you are driving to Amsterdam from north, you should use the Ij-Tunnet Exit for reaching the city center. That makes it fast. Coming from the east, you should use Jan van Galenstraat. You should exit at Nieuwe Utrechtseweg if you are driving in from the west or the south.
Amsterdam by Bus
The Amstel Station at Amsterdam receives a number of international buses from various European cities. Bus and coach services are provided by several bus companies of Europe. The best and most popular is Eurolines which runs buses along international routes within the continent. Metro is available from Amstel Station to Amsterdam's city center.
Water Links
For travelers going to Amsterdam from Scandinavia or U.K, ferry services offer a convenient option. Scandinavian Seaways provide ferry services to Amsterdam via Newcastle. Boat services to and from Amsterdam are offered by P&O North Sea Ferries which connect Amsterdam via Hull, and Stenaline which connects the city via Harwich. These companies also offer holiday cruise packages for those interested in experiencing something different.
There are, thus, several ways of traveling to Amsterdam. All the methods are equally feasible and you can opt according to your budget and requirements.
