Moving to Netherlands: would taking train with a lot of luggage possible?
Background:
- First time in The Netherlands, I am going to study at Delft.
- My accommodation is located on Schiedam, just around the Schiedam Centrum, so I plan to journey with train from Schiphol Airport.
- I plan to bring one large suitcase, one small suitcase and a small-medium backpack.
- In addition to the baggage, I plan to bring along some used electronics (24" monitor + a printer). Probably in their original carton box package.
Note:
(#1 The uni provides free shuttle bus from Schiphol to Delft Campus, they will have a welcome session of some sort, but considering my luggage and the fact it's still quite far from Delft to Schiedam, I plan to leave my luggage in my Schiedam first before attending the welcome session).
(#4 I plan to hand carry them since the shipping cost would be higher than buying new ones in Netherlands, but I'm still mulling over it)
Question:
Would travelling with those luggage using train be possible?
After a bit if internet research and asking around it seems I should take the Intercity train from Schiphol to Schiedam (source: 9292.nl/en/journeyadvice/station-schiphol/station-schiedam-centrum/departure/2015-08-08T0846)
The problems I foresaw:
- These intercity trains do not have special luggage compartment. I have to hand carry all of my luggage during around 30-40 minutes journey.
- Overhead luggage racks are there, but they're small, I wouldn't be able fit my luggage.
- I will be traveling at 9-10 AM on Monday, standing near the door with my luggage is okay but I am not sure if it's a good idea to travel with that much of luggage while it's near peak hours (crowded. That might disturb other passenger).
I am looking for inputs (especially from the Dutch people), please tell me if I miss something important. :)
Thanks!
EDIT: See comments below.
Best Answer
As you imply that your airline is ok with the luggage you're bringing in to the country, it's pretty safe to assume the NS (Dutch railways) will also be ok with it. In addition, it appears you will be able to carry all your luggage yourself. Unless you carry, like, an inflatable and inflated swimming pool, you should be ok.
It will be busy during your scheduled arrival time, so, if you really have a lot of luggage, you might want to wait an hour or two at Schiphol and take a later train.
If you still worry about the amount of luggage you have, or will have issues carrying it around, you should consider taking a cab. It won't be cheap (perhaps the going rate is around 100 euros now), but the service will get you straight to your door in Schiedam.
Also, behaviour on the Dutch roads is comparatively mellow. Renting a car would be possible. You could get your stuff to Schiedam, drive the car back to Schiphol, and then take a train, probably for less than the cost of a taxi ride.
(Also, greetings from a Delft alumnus :)
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