The cheapest and fastest trains from Heidelberg to Amsterdam
- Cheapest price on 12 Nov
- €49
- Average ticket price on 12 Nov
- €84
- Fastest journey on 12 Nov
- 5 h 11 m
- Average journey duration on 12 Nov
- 5 h 11 m
- Trains on 12 Nov
- 36
- Distance
- 424 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to Amsterdam will cost around €84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only €49.
To travel from Heidelberg to Amsterdam you need to make at least 2 changes.
IC 2049 · 10612 · 20074 · IC 35488:24 AM 6h40 Heidelberg Hbf 3:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid €49 1 One-way 3 changes
IC 2045 · 10620 · 20082 · IC 356412:24 PM 6h40 Heidelberg Hbf 7:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid €54 1 One-way 3 changes
ICE 1696 · ICE 12525:46 PM 6h08 Heidelberg Hbf 11:54 PM Amsterdam Centraal €57 1 One-way 1 change
IC 2047 · 10616 · 20078 · IC 355610:24 AM 6h40 Heidelberg Hbf 5:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid €59 1 One-way 3 changes
ICE 1670 · ICE 16 · 18936 · IC 39509:18 AM 6h27 Heidelberg Hbf 3:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal €60 1 One-way 3 changes
S3 · ICE 1012 · ICE 158 · IC 32428:43 AM 5h11 Heidelberg Hbf 1:54 PM Amsterdam Zuid €99 1 One-way 3 changes
S3 · ICE 1010 · ICE 156 · IC 325010:43 AM 5h11 Heidelberg Hbf 3:54 PM Amsterdam Zuid €76 1 One-way 3 changes
S3 · ICE 918 · ICE 154 · IC 325812:43 PM 5h11 Heidelberg Hbf 5:54 PM Amsterdam Zuid €86 1 One-way 3 changes
S3 · ICE 912 · ICE 12526:43 PM 5h11 Heidelberg Hbf 11:54 PM Amsterdam Centraal €86 1 One-way 2 changes
S1 · ICE 1014 · ICE 1250 · IC 32346:43 AM 5h11 Heidelberg Hbf 11:54 AM Amsterdam Zuid €127 1 One-way 3 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Heidelberg to Amsterdam
Trains from Heidelberg to Amsterdam run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €25 but you can travel from only €13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 424 km distance in 4h 4m.
Distance 424 km |
Average train duration 5h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 4m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Live departures
Heidelberg to Amsterdam train times
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to Amsterdam trains for tomorrow, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S1 · ICE 1014 · ICE 1250 · IC 2734 | 6:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h12 | 11:55 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
S1 · ICE 1014 · ICE 1250 | On time 6:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h15 | 11:58 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
S1 · ICE 1014 · ICE 1250 · IC 3234 | 6:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h11 | 11:54 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
ICE 1098+ 24506+ ICE 1022 · ICE 158 | On time 6:46 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 7h08 | 1:54 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 changes | |
ICE 1098 · ICE 316 · 18928 · IC 3942 | On time 6:46 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h59 | 1:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
S7 · ICE 204 · 20070 · IC 3540 | 7:09 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h55 | 1:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
15306 · ICE 158 · IC 2742 | 7:25 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h30 | 1:55 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
15306 · ICE 158 · IC 3242 | 7:25 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h29 | 1:54 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
IC 2049 · 10612 · 20074 · IC 3548 | 8:24 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h40 | 3:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
S3 · ICE 1012 · ICE 158 · IC 2742 | 8:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h12 | 1:55 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
S3 · ICE 1012 · ICE 158 | On time 8:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h15 | 1:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
S3 · ICE 1012 · ICE 158 · IC 3242 | 8:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h11 | 1:54 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
ICE 1096+ 24510+ ICE 1020 · ICE 156 | On time 8:46 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 7h08 | 3:54 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 changes | |
19260 · ICE 202 · 20074 · IC 3548 | 9:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h54 | 3:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
ICE 1670 · ICE 16 · 18936 · IC 3950 | 9:18 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h27 | 3:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
15310 · ICE 156 · IC 3250 | 9:26 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h28 | 3:54 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
15310 · ICE 156 · IC 2750 | 9:26 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h29 | 3:55 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
15310 · ICE 156 | On time 9:26 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h32 | 3:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 2047 · 10616 · 20078 · IC 3556 | 10:24 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h40 | 5:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
S3 · ICE 1010 · ICE 156 | On time 10:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h15 | 3:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
S3 · ICE 1010 · ICE 156 · IC 3250 | 10:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h11 | 3:54 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
S3 · ICE 1010 · ICE 156 · IC 2750 | 10:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h12 | 3:55 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 2090+ 24514+ ICE 926 · ICE 154 | 10:46 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 7h08 | 5:54 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 changes | |
ICE 2090 · ICE 314 · 18944 · IC 3958 | 10:46 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h59 | 5:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
19264 · ICE 200 · 20078 · IC 3556 | 11:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h54 | 5:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
ICE 798 · 4662 · ICE 314 · 18944 | On time 11:18 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h27 | 5:45 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 changes | |
15314 · ICE 154 · IC 3258 | 11:26 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h28 | 5:54 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
15314 · ICE 154 · IC 2758 | 11:26 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h29 | 5:55 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
15314 · ICE 154 | On time 11:26 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h32 | 5:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 2045 · 10620 · 20082 · IC 3564 | 12:24 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h40 | 7:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
S3 · ICE 918 · ICE 154 · IC 3258 | 12:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h11 | 5:54 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
S3 · ICE 918 · ICE 154 | On time 12:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h15 | 5:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
S3 · ICE 918 · ICE 154 · IC 2758 | 12:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h12 | 5:55 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
19276 · ICE 104 · 20090 · IC 3580 | 5:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h54 | 11:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
ICE 1696 · ICE 1252 | On time 5:46 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h08 | 11:54 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
S3 · ICE 912 · ICE 1252 | On time 6:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h11 | 11:54 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 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
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Heidelberg and Amsterdam
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
FAQs: Heidelberg to Amsterdam train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heidelberg to Amsterdam by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Heidelberg and Amsterdam
Most Heidelberg to Amsterdam trains use the Heidelberg Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Amsterdam Zuid. Use this guide to compare Heidelberg and Amsterdam train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Heidelberg station do trains to Amsterdam leave from?
Getting to Heidelberg Hbf from Heidelberg city centre
Heidelberg Hbf is 1 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg Hbf train station facilities and services
Heidelberg 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: Heid´s Grill, McDonald's, Uuuhmami, Taj Mahal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg Hbf. ATMs are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Information desks are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Hotel, Qube Hotel, NH Heidelberg, Krokodil.
Getting to Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach from Heidelberg city centre
Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach is 3 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach train station facilities and services
Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach 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: Restaurant Dufke, Stettiner Klause, Hakim's Imbiss, KOLBEZ Cafe
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rose.
Which Amsterdam station do trains from Heidelberg 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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