The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- €42
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- €84
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 4 h 6 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 4 h 9 m
- Trains on 13 Nov
- 71
- Distance
- 364 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam will cost around €84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only €42.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 71 trains from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam, including 15 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 364 km distance in an average of 4 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 10 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.
IC 2442 · ICE 920 · 10307 · 2006011:02 PM 9h32 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 8:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid €42 1 One-way 4 changes
ICE 920 · 10307 · 20060 · IC 352211:22 PM 9h12 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 8:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid €42 1 One-way 3 changes
ICE 920 · Bus RE3 · Bus RE19X · IC 302211:22 PM 9h43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 9:05 AM Amsterdam Centraal €42 1 One-way 3 changes
ICE 826 · 20066 · IC 35325:41 AM 5h23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 11:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid €47 1 One-way 2 changes
ICE 618 · 20064 · IC 35284:46 AM 5h18 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 10:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid €47 1 One-way 2 changes
ICE 12545:48 PM 4h06 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 9:54 PM Amsterdam Centraal €103 1 One-way 0 changes
ICE 12527:46 PM 4h08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 11:54 PM Amsterdam Centraal €90 1 One-way 0 changes
ICE 12507:48 AM 4h10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 11:58 AM Amsterdam Centraal €126 1 One-way 0 changes
ICE 15611:48 AM 4h10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 3:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal €116 1 One-way 0 changes
ICE 1541:48 PM 4h10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 5:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal €110 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam
Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam run on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €14 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 364 km distance in 3h 18m.
Distance 364 km |
Average train duration 4h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 18m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 days |
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam trains for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 152 | On time 3:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h24 | 7:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 28 · ICE 1254 | Delayed 2:43 PM 3:41 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h13 | 9:00 PM 9:00 PMAmsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 152 | On time 3:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h10 | 7:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 28 · ICE 1254 | Delayed 3:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h55 | 9:00 PM 9:00 PMAmsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 626 · 20086 · IC 3572 | On time 4:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h56 | 9:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
ICE 626 · 20086 · IC 3572 | On time 4:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h42 | 9:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
29542 · IC 2041 · 10628 · 20090 | 4:24 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h40 | 11:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 changes | |
29542 · IC 2041 · 10628 · 20090 | 4:37 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 6h27 | 11:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 changes | |
| Friday, 13 November | |||||
ICE 618 · 20064 · IC 3528 | 4:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h18 | 10:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
ICE 618 · 10902 · 18916 · IC 3930 | 4:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h03 | 10:49 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 changes | |
S8 · ICE 618 · 10902 · 18916 | 4:47 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h02 | 10:49 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 5 changes | |
ICE 618 · 20064 · IC 3528 | 4:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h05 | 10:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
ICE 618 · 10902 · 18916 · IC 3930 | 5:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h34 | 10:49 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 changes | |
ICE 826 · 20066 · IC 3532 | On time 5:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h23 | 11:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
ICE 826 · 20066 · IC 3532 | On time 5:56 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h08 | 11:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
S8 · IC 2441 · 10608 · 20070 | 6:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 6h34 | 1:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 changes | |
ICE 1250 | On time 7:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h24 | 11:58 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1022 · ICE 158 | On time 7:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h15 | 1:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 1250 | On time 7:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h10 | 11:58 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1022 · ICE 158 | On time 7:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h59 | 1:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 822 · 20070 · IC 3540 | On time 8:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h56 | 1:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
ICE 822 · 20070 · IC 3540 | On time 8:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h42 | 1:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
S8 · IC 2049 · 10612 · 20074 | 8:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 6h34 | 3:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 changes | |
ICE 316 · 18928 · IC 3942 · IC 2742 | On time 8:33 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h16 | 1:49 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 changes | |
ICE 316 · 18928 · IC 3942 · IC 2742 | On time 8:33 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h17 | 1:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 316 · 18928 · IC 3942 · IC 2742 | On time 8:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h01 | 1:49 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 changes | |
ICE 316 · 18928 · IC 3942 · IC 2742 | On time 8:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h02 | 1:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 158 | On time 9:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h24 | 1:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1020 · ICE 156 | On time 9:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h15 | 3:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 158 | On time 9:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h12 | 1:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1020 · ICE 156 | On time 9:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h59 | 3:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 728 · 20074 · IC 3548 | 10:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h56 | 3:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
ICE 728 · 20074 · IC 3548 | 10:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h42 | 3:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
S8 · IC 2047 · 10616 · 20078 | 10:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 6h34 | 5:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 changes | |
ICE 156 | On time 11:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h24 | 3:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 926 · ICE 154 | On time 11:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h15 | 5:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 156 | On time 11:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h10 | 3:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 926 · ICE 154 | On time 11:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h59 | 5:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 724 · 20078 · IC 3556 | 12:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h56 | 5:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
ICE 724 · 20078 · IC 3556 | 12:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h42 | 5:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
S8 · IC 2045 · 10620 · 20082 | 12:30 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 6h34 | 7:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 changes | |
ICE 154 | On time 1:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h24 | 5:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 228 · ICE 152 | On time 1:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h17 | 7:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 154 | On time 1:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h10 | 5:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 228 · ICE 152 | On time 1:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h59 | 7:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 720 · 20082 · IC 3564 | 2:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h56 | 7:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
ICE 720 · 20082 · IC 3564 | 2:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h42 | 7:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
S8 · ICE 2012 · ICE 106 · 20086 | 2:30 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 6h34 | 9:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 changes | |
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Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
VIAS Rail GmbH
ÖBB | ICE
Hessische Landesbahn
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Frankfurt am Main and Amsterdam
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FAQs: Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam train
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main and Amsterdam
Most Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Amsterdam Zuid. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Amsterdam train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Frankfurt am Main station do trains to Amsterdam leave from?
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Getting to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Getting to Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Steigenberger Airport Hotel.
Which Amsterdam station do trains from Frankfurt am Main arrive at?
Getting to Amsterdam Centraal from Amsterdam city centre
Amsterdam Centraal train station facilities and services
Amsterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Broodzaak, Kyoto Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, The Doner Company, Wagamama, Wurst & Schnitzelhaus, Smullers, Burger King, Grand Café First Class, Burgerij, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in all station areas. ATMs are available at Amsterdam Centraal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Centraal. Information desks are located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. .
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Centraal: The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, Art’otel Amsterdam.
Getting to Amsterdam Zuid from Amsterdam city centre
Amsterdam Zuid is 4 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Zuid train station facilities and services
Amsterdam Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant As, Gustavino
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Zuid: Elevators, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Amsterdam Zuid, citizenM Amsterdam South, Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South.
Getting to Amsterdam Sloterdijk from Amsterdam city centre
Amsterdam Sloterdijk is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Sloterdijk train station facilities and services
Amsterdam Sloterdijk has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Helden, Grand Café Hermes
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Sloterdijk, Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station, MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam City West.
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