Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 7 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
364 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 22 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Amsterdam on Fri, May 16, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 16 the direct buses cover the 364 km distance in an average of 6 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Fri, May 16 the slowest buses will take 6 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€42 Average price Cheapest | €97 Average price | €363 Average price |
11h 20m Average duration 10h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average duration Fastest 6h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:20 PM Frankfurt am Main | 6h10 | 5:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:40 PM Frankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2 | 5h50 | 5:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Friday, May 16 | |||||
![]() | 12:25 AM Frankfurt am Main | 6h35 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 AM Frankfurt am Main | 8h55 | 10:05 AM Amsterdam | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:15 AM Frankfurt am Main | 6h15 | 8:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:25 AM Frankfurt am Main | 8h05 | 11:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Frankfurt am Main | 7h10 | 12:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 AM Frankfurt am Main | 12h09 | 5:19 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:40 AM Frankfurt am Main | 8h40 | 3:20 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Frankfurt am Main | 6h15 | 1:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 AM Frankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2 | 6h05 | 1:55 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Frankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2 | 8h15 | 4:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Frankfurt am Main | 7h45 | 4:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:50 AM Frankfurt am Main | 7h15 | 6:05 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Frankfurt am Main | 7h25 | 7:25 PM Amsterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Frankfurt am Main | 7h45 | 7:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:55 PM Frankfurt am Main | 15h45 | 4:40 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Frankfurt am Main | 13h50 | 6:20 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:20 PM Frankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2 | 10h25 | 6:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 PM Frankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2 | 10h00 | 6:20 AM Amsterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:55 PM Frankfurt am Main | 9h25 | 6:20 AM Amsterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:55 PM Frankfurt am Main | 9h50 | 6:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 226 miles (364 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 11 |
Bus providers 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
You can travel by bus from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam with FlixBus, Ourbus and BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $24 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam bus information with FlixBus:
Buses in Europe are an affordable way to travel between cities, with a number of bus companies offering domestic and international routes. Several bus companies provide fast and efficient buses from Frankfurt to Amsterdam. The journey between the German and Dutch cities can vary considerably from 6 to 10 hours, so it is worth comparing the duration of different services. Several providers offer direct services, including Eurolines, Flixbus, and RegioJet.
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Average prices for buses from Frankfurt to Amsterdam when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
---|---|
Same Day |
€38 |
1 Day in Advance |
€30 |
1 Week in Advance |
€27 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€27 |
1 Month in Advance |
€25 |
3 Months in Advance |
€25 |
Frankfurt to Amsterdam Buses: General Information
While buses are slower than both flights and trains, they are also significantly cheaper. Travelers should book Frankfurt to Amsterdam buses as far in advance as possible in order to find the best deal.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Frankfurt to Amsterdam buses decrease the further they are booked in advance:
Travelers choosing to take one of the many buses from Frankfurt to Amsterdam must make their way to Frankfurt’s main ‘Hauptbahnhof’ station, which is located just west of the city center. The station is the main hub for the Frankfurt’s transport network, so there are plenty of trams and buses that run to the station and stop just outside the entrance. Alternatively, taxis are available at over a hundred taxi stands within the city or they can be flagged down on the street when their roof light is illuminated.
Famed for its pretty canal system, museums, and nightlife, the capital city of the Netherlands is a vibrant tourist destination. To see its many highlights, visitors to Amsterdam can pedal a bike along the city’s atmospheric streets, take a canal boat or spend hours wandering around the many artistic treasures of the Rijksmuseum. Travelers on buses from Frankfurt Am Main to Amsterdam arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk, which is a major transport hub for both trains and buses. The station lies just northwest of the city center but is well connected to the city area by the Metro on route 50. Travelers can also catch a bus or tram from the bus station to reach the city center.
When departing from Frankfurt am Main, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse. When arriving in Amsterdam, you can end your journey in bus stations like Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade and Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36), which is located around 8.4 miles (13.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), located 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away from the city centre.
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