Trains from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main
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Journey Summary
Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main Train Information
| Avg. Train Duration: | 7 hours 11 minutes | |
| Train Ticket Price: | $35 | |
| Trains depart from: | Amsterdam | |
| Trains arrive in: | Frankfurt am Main | |
| Distance: | 364 km | |
| Train Companies: | Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Amsterdam to Frankfurt
Anyone traveling from Amsterdam to Frankfurt by train has plenty of options. The earliest departure time is 6:35 a.m. and the final train leaves Amsterdam at 8:30 p.m., although there are later services involving a change along the way. The journey time is 3 hours 55 minutes, and all services are operated by Deutsche Bahn. There are slightly fewer trains at weekends, although every day at least four trains depart for Frankfurt.
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Amsterdam to Frankfurt Train Cost
Average prices for Deutsche Bahn trains from Amsterdam to Frankfurt when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
Same Day |
€91 |
1 Day in Advance |
€91 |
1 Week in Advance |
€91 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€56 |
1 Month in Advance |
€54 |
3 Months in Advance |
€54 |
Amsterdam to Frankfurt Trains: General Information
While it may be cheaper to book a last-minute budget airline ticket from Amsterdam to Frankfurt, travelers can offset some of the cost of train tickets by planning ahead and booking tickets as far in advance as possible.
All Amsterdam to Frankfurt trains are run by Deutsche Bahn.- Most trains are direct, depart from Amsterdam's Centraal station and arrive at Frankfurt's Hbf.
- The Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main train journey takes as little as 3 hours and 55 minutes to arrive in Frankfurt.
- Most travelers book their Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main train tickets 1 day in advance of the travel date.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:
- It is 38% cheaper to book an Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main train ticket 2 weeks in advanced as opposed to the day you intend to travel.
- Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main train costs are 40% cheaper when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of.
Taking the Train from Amsterdam
Every train from Amsterdam to Frankfurt departs from Amsterdam Centraal. Centraal is, as the name suggests, right at the center of the city and is easy to reach via trams and buses, as well as taxis. Alternatively, you can catch Metro lines 51, 53 or 54 straight to the station. The Metro runs from 6:00 a.m. until 12:00 midnight, so will always be a good option for anyone catching a train to Frankfurt. Leave about 20 minutes to reach the platforms if you are coming from the center of town.
Getting into Frankfurt by Train
Frankfurt is one of Europe's business centers, but it's more than a collection of skyscrapers. It has a vibrant food culture, a bohemian arts scene and access to the beautiful Rhine valley, along with the historical attractions of the centuries old Altstadt. All trains from Amsterdam arrive at Frankfurt's Hauptbahnhof. From there, the easiest way to reach hotels in the old town is by catching the U4 U-Bahn (subway) line, although there are also S-Bahn (light rail), bus and tram services from the main station as well. The U-Bahn runs from 4:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m., so will always be an option for those arriving from Amsterdam.
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Metro lines 51, 52, 53, 54
Bus lines 18, 21, 22, 32, 33, 34, 35, 42, 43
Tram lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 13, 16, 17, 24, 26
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