- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands’ national museum, famous for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$163
Average price
$175
Fastest journey
5 h 59 m
Average duration
5 h 59 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
382 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darmstadt to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darmstadt to Amsterdam will cost around $175 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $163.
It's difficult to get from Darmstadt to Amsterdam without transferring at least 2 times.
15320 · ICE 626 · ICE 224
15324 · ICE 622 · ICE 120
15316 · ICE 720 · ICE 122
15316 · ICE 720 · ICE 122
15320 · ICE 626 · ICE 224
15324 · ICE 622 · ICE 120Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darmstadt to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $117.
Distance: 237 miles (382 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$101 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $260 Average price | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Darmstadt to Amsterdam:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darmstadt to Amsterdam costing on average $101 (€81).
A bus is $222 (€178) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darmstadt to Amsterdam costing on average $260 (€209).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 12m.
Bus takes on average 7h 29m.
The journey is about 11m faster (5h 12m by train vs 5h 23m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($101 (€81) vs $105 (€84)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Darmstadt to Amsterdam trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1049 · 10612 · 20074 · IC 3548 | Delayed 8:10 AM 8:38 AMDarmstadt Hbf | 6h26 | 3:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 transfers | |
15308 · ICE 728 · ICE 126 | On time 9:30 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 5h59 | 3:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1020 · ICE 126+ 24510 | Delayed 9:20 AM 9:38 AMDarmstadt Hbf | 5h51 | 3:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
IC 1947 · 10616 · 20078 · IC 3556 | Delayed 9:23 AM 10:38 AMDarmstadt Hbf | 6h26 | 5:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Darmstadt to Amsterdam run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 237 miles (382 km) distance in 4h 47m.
Distance 237 miles (382 km) |
Average train duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 47m |
First train 12:22 AM |
Last train 11:15 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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