Utrecht

Situated west of Utrecht's city centre, Utrecht Centraal is the busiest in the Netherlands, handling approximately 176,292 passengers and over 900 departing trains daily. The station facilitates both trains and buses, featuring eight platforms and sixteen platform tracks. Adjacent to the train platforms, two bus platforms lie on the Jaarbeurs side. The station hall is elevated above the tracks. Given Utrecht's lack of its own airport, Amsterdam Schiphol, just a 30-minute train ride away, serves as the primary airport. Utrecht also provides convenient train access to other destinations, such as Rotterdam, 55km away and Eindhoven Airport, reachable in 1 hour and 25 minutes by train.

Taxis in Utrecht operate from designated taxi stands or when requested via phone, which means that you can't just flag them down on the street. Official taxi are recognizable by their Quality Mark, ensuring a better service and quality standards. Taxi drivers in the Netherlands are not allowed to refuse short journeys, this way all passengers have the right to select their taxi and demand metered fares for all trips. Last but not least, all drivers must have card payment options and provide receipts upon request.

Pharmacies adhere to strict regulations, always requiring a prescription. If a medication was prescribed in the Netherlands, doctors will send your prescriptions to a pharmacy of their choice for you to pick up.

The postal service in the Netherlands, known as PostNL, is widely regarded as reliable and fast. Delivery services for letters and packages within the country might be completed on the same day, and there are many offices conveniently located all over Utrecht. Additionally, some post offices offer the option to purchase tobacco.