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Coach travel connects Amsterdam with nearby cities in Germany, Belgium, France and the United Kingdom, but it does not share one universal arrival point. Legacy services used terminals at places such as Duivendrecht, Zeeburg and Stadionplein rather than Amsterdam Centraal itself. That geography changes the final leg: Duivendrecht connects into the rail and metro network, while east and south-side stops need a tram, metro or train transfer before the old centre. Long-distance domestic coaches play a smaller role in the Netherlands than international ones, so a coach is most useful when its cross-border route matches your starting city. Treat the terminal as part of the itinerary, not a technical detail. A direct-looking fare can still mean a transfer across town after arrival, especially when accommodation lies away from the station network. Check the operator and Dutch journey planner for the current stop and onward connection.