Amsterdam Centraal Station luggage storage

About Amsterdam Centraal Station

Situated in the heart of the city, Amsterdam Centraal (or Amsterdam Central Station) is one of the busiest transit facilities in the entire world. It’s a crucial part of the train network in not only the Netherlands but Europe as a whole. There are plenty of long-distance trains connecting Amsterdam with cities like Munich, Paris, and even London. Amsterdam Centraal is also a hub for local transit options like trams, buses, and the local metro. For travelers, some of Europe’s most renowned museums and landmarks are within a brisk walk or quick metro ride from Centraal. 

Considering how compact and accessible everything is, getting around quickly is a must in Amsterdam. Reliable luggage storage is just one way to make your trip easier and more enjoyable. And with locations all over the city, like the spot at Orlyplein 1 - 67, the choice is yours for where to store your luggage. Here’s how you can securely and conveniently store luggage with Bounce:

How to pay for luggage at Amsterdam Centraal Station

• Our app makes it easy: Making a reservation with the Bounce website or mobile app can be done in minutes. Each bag can be stored for an up-front flat rate.
• Secure transactions: Dropping the bag off will be an entirely cashless exchange, and payment through the app is completely secure.
• Guaranteed luggage storage: Because you book ahead of time and are confirmed, you're guaranteed to have a place to store your bags. So there's no worrying about train station lockers being fully occupied.

How luggage storage is different from train station luggage lockers

• We can store any size of item: Lockers have a finite space, and most of the time this is rather small. For travelers with larger bags and specialty items, we can accommodate your stuff. When you rent a locker, you don't have this flexibility (even large lockers have limits). 
• Flexible timing: You’re paying for a 24-hour storage period, so there's no watching the clock to make sure you get back to your locker in time. You can also adjust your booking on the fly based on your unique travel plans.
• Enviable security: Traditional luggage storage options like train station lockers almost never have any security measures. Bounce only partners with fully secure facilities, and utilizes tools like QR codes to ensure the customer has access to their belongings and you never have to remember your locker number. 
• Extended accessibility: Bounce facilities are generally open between 9 AM and 8 PM, with some even operating 24/7. These opening hours offer more flexibility than museum lockers ever can! You can also reserve a Bounce location near multiple attractions to make your sightseeing more efficient. 

How to get to or from Amsterdam Centraal Station

Situated right in the Amsterdam city center at Stationsplein, 1012 AB, Amsterdam Central Station allows you to reach plenty of destinations in central Europe along with the UK within a day through high-speed rail connections. The Netherlands is also fully covered by rail connections routed through Amsterdam Centraal, as is the entire city center with trams and the metro. 

International rail connections

• Nightjet 40490: Centraal to Frankfurt Airport (5 hours), Vienna Central Station (10 hours).
• Nightjet 420: Amsterdam Centraal to Utrecht, Frankfurt Airport, München Hbf (9 hours), Innsbruck Hbf (12 hours). 
• Intercity-Express 100: Utrecht, Arnhem, Duisburg Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Cologne (3 hours), Frankfurt Airport (5 hours), Basel (7 hours).
• Intercity (DB) 140: Centraal to Hanover, Berlin Hbf, Berlin Ostbahnhof (6 hours). 
• Eurostar 9100: Centraal via Eurostar to Rotterdam Centraal, Brussels South, Lille-Europe, and London St Pancras International Station (overnight).
• Thalys 9300: Amsterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport, Rotterdam, Antwerp-Central (2 hours), Brussels-South (3 hours), and Paris Nord (4 hours).

National Rail

Also known as NS, this service provided high-speed transit to the surrounding Dutch cities. Most destinations are reached within 90 minutes, as the Netherlands is a fairly small country. 

• InterCity 800: Centraal to Alkmaar, Utrecht Centraal, Eindhoven, Weert, Roermond, Sittard, and Maastricht.
• InterCity 1400: Centraal to Utrecht Centraal, Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA, Schiphol Airport, and Rotterdam Centraal

Metro Lines

The Amsterdam Metro runs a few lines through Centraal, with outer neighborhoods and the suburbs being the primary destinations.   

• Route 51 (Amstelstation in 20 minutes), 
• Route 53 (A Gaasperpark in 30 minutes) 
• Route 54 (Amsterdam Arena in 30 minutes) 
• Route 52 (Heineken Experience in 15 minutes, Van Gogh Museum in 17 minutes)

Bus connections

Several common bus routes operate from Amsterdam Centraal, providing easy access to various parts of the city and surrounding areas. Here are some key bus routes:

• #21: Route: Amsterdam Centraal to Westerpark, Bos en Lommerplein, Slotermeer
• #22: Route: Amsterdam Centraal to Sloterdijk, Spaarndammerstraat, Westerpark, Bos en Lommerplein
• Bus 282: Route: Amsterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA (Night Bus for Ajax matches), the Amstelstation, Holendrecht
• #397 (Amsterdam Airport Express)

Tram connections 

Trams are a rarity these days, but Amsterdam utilizes its network wonderfully. Centraal is the key hub for a few different lines, and the tram is very efficient for quickly getting to top attractions in central Amsterdam. Just pay attention to which tram line, because they board at either Westzijde Platform B or Oostzijde Platform A.

• 2: Museumplein in 15 minutes, Van Gogh Museum in 17 minutes, Vondelpark in 24 minutes
• 4: Rembrandtplein (18 minutes) 
• 12: Anne Frank House (8 minutes) and the trendy De Pijp neighborhood (20 minutes) 
• 13: Royal Palace (10 minutes) 
• 17: Westermarkt (8 minutes) and the Vondelpark (24 minutes)

Airport connections 

The Intercity Direct 900 (operated by NS) has a direct train route between Amsterdam Centraal and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (or simply 'Schiphol Airport') that only takes 20 minutes and costs $5. This is by far the best way to reach Amsterdam city center from the airport as you’ll be able to walk or take public transit quickly from Centraal to your accommodations, or better yet, sightseeing while you store your bags. 

If you need the top luggage storage Amsterdam Centraal offers, don't rely on a small locker in the corner of a train station. Download the Bounce mobile app to find and book luggage storage with reliable and flexible storage spots all over Amsterdam (and most major cities worldwide)!

Want to make a booking in your native language? Then head over to our Dutch homepage!