Utrecht, Netherlands
Stationshal 12, 12
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Both the railway station and the bus station are the largest and busiest in the Netherlands. The bicycle parking on the east side is the largest in the world. The railway station has sixteen platform tracks (of which twelve are through tracks) and 194,385 embarking and disembarking passengers per day, excluding transfers. Because of its central location in the Netherlands, Utrecht Centraal is the most important railway hub of the country with more than 1000 departures per day.
Utrecht Central Station, the train station that is, is the biggest train hub in The Netherlands. Over the last 5 to 7 years the whole station, so not just the platforms but also the transfer area one level above the platforms, underwent a major overhaul/upgrade. At this time, a bit past halfway 2020, all the construction works have been done for a while now, so you'll have no longer any problems changing trains. There might be some small construction/overhaul work going on, but it will not interfer with your traveling. I absolutely love the new transfer area (1 level above all the platforms), it's way more spacious than before, and gives you a very good sense of where you are, and where you need to go. Knowing which train to take next, at what time, and at which platform is, in my opinion the single most important aspect of train travel. Well Utrecht Central Station gets a 10 outta 10 in this respect. Knowing how much time you've got off great because now you know how long you can visit the wide variety of shops. Or get something to eat and/ or drink, or takeaway from one of the many restaurants, or fast food places.... Toilets, yes they are there also. But not on the platforms, and not for free.... I believe 65 euro cents....
Busiest transit hub in the Netherlands, connecting railways from all national directions as well as offering international services to Germany and (once a day) Switzerland. Unfortunately, there are no direct trains to Belgium, France and the United Kingdom from this station. Navigation throughout the station and onward to local bus and tram services is excellent, although it can be a nuisance for a first-time visitor to find out that there are multiple bus and tram platforms on either side of the railway station. Food and drink services are, as in all places of transit, overpriced, but the offerings are versatile and generally okay in terms of quality. The new glass structure that has been constructed over the past decade provides an airy and light atmosphere inside the terminal and an overall impression of cleanliness and spaciousness.
Clean station with plenty of amenities. Always ticket machines available for use and plenty of seating area. I have not had any issues using this station.
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