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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Centraal
Cheapest price
CHF37
Average price
CHF75
Fastest journey
3 h 48 m
Average duration
4 h 7 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
364 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Centraal 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 Airport to Amsterdam Centraal will cost around CHF75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF37.
Of the 18 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Amsterdam Centraal on Fri, Aug 28, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 28 the direct trains cover the 364 km distance in an average of 4 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 48 m .
On Fri, Aug 28 the slowest trains will take 4 h 40 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 2541 · 10608 · 20070 · IC 35406:58 AM6h07Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1:05 PMAmsterdam CentraalCHF371One-way4 transfers- IC 60402 · ICE 2223:29 AM6h00Frankfurt Airport long-distance station9:29 AMAmsterdam CentraalCHF481One-way1 transfer
- S8 · IC 2549 · 10612 · 200748:30 AM6h35Frankfurt am Main Flughafen3:05 PMAmsterdam CentraalCHF491One-way5 transfers
- ICE 2224:49 AM4h40Frankfurt Airport long-distance station9:29 AMAmsterdam CentraalCHF501One-way0 transfers
- ICE 618 · ICE 2224:59 AM4h30Frankfurt Airport long-distance station9:29 AMAmsterdam CentraalCHF501One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1012 · ICE 1289:41 AM3h48Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1:29 PMAmsterdam CentraalCHF1161One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1014 · ICE 2207:41 AM3h48Frankfurt Airport long-distance station11:29 AMAmsterdam CentraalCHF571One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1010 · ICE 12611:41 AM3h48Frankfurt Airport long-distance station3:29 PMAmsterdam CentraalCHF1161One-way1 transfer
- ICE 618 · ICE 2224:59 AM4h30Frankfurt Airport long-distance station9:29 AMAmsterdam CentraalCHF501One-way1 transfer
- ICE 2224:49 AM4h40Frankfurt Airport long-distance station9:29 AMAmsterdam CentraalCHF501One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Centraal
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Centraal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from CHF23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF23, and a flight costs an average of CHF86.
Distance: 226 miles (364 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
CHF58 Average price | CHF28 Average price Cheapest | CHF151 Average price | CHF80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Centraal:
A bus is CHF30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Centraal costing on average CHF58.
A bus is CHF123 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Centraal costing on average CHF151.
Other travel options to Amsterdam Centraal take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 7m.
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
The journey is about 53m faster (4h 7m by train vs 5h 0m by car) and roughly CHF22 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (CHF58 vs CHF80). 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Centraal train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Centraal trains for today, Thursday, August 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 220 | 6:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h41 | 11:29 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2541 · 10608 · 20070 · IC 3540 | 6:58 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h07 | 1:05 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 1014 · ICE 220 | On time 7:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h48 | 11:29 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 204 · 10608 · 20070 · IC 3540 | On time 8:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h54 | 1:05 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
| S8 · IC 2549 · 10612 · 20074 | 8:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 6h35 | 3:05 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5 transfers | |
| ICE 128 | 8:52 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h37 | 1:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 614 · S1+ 20018+IC 3044 | 9:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h25 | 2:35 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 614 · 10610 · 20072 · IC 3544 | 9:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h55 | 2:05 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 1012 · ICE 128 | On time 9:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h48 | 1:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 202 · 26812 · 18934 · IC 3948 | 10:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h04 | 3:15 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 202 · 10612 · 20074 · IC 3548 | 10:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h54 | 3:05 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
| S8 · IC 2547 · 10616 · 20078 | 10:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 6h35 | 5:05 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5 transfers | |
| ICE 126 | 10:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h41 | 3:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 16 · 26817+20020+IC 3248 | 10:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h37 | 3:25 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 1010 · ICE 126 | On time 11:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h48 | 3:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 200 · 26816 · 18942 · IC 3956 | 12:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h04 | 5:15 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 200 · 10616 · 20078 · IC 3556 | 12:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h54 | 5:05 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
| S8 · IC 2545 · 10620 · 20082 | 12:30 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 6h35 | 7:05 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5 transfers | |
| S8 · IC 2545 · 10620 · 20082 | 12:30 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 6h35 | 7:05 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5 transfers | |
| ICE 314 · 26821+20024+IC 3256 | 12:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h37 | 5:25 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 124 | Delayed 10:52 AM 12:50 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h39 | 5:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 124 | On time 12:52 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h37 | 5:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 610 · 10618 · 20080 · IC 3560 | 1:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h55 | 6:05 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 610 · S1+20026+IC 3060 | 1:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h25 | 6:35 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 918 · ICE 124 | On time 1:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h48 | 5:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 108 · 26820 · 18950 · IC 3964 | On time 2:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h04 | 7:15 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 108 · 10620 · 20082 · IC 3564 | On time 2:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h54 | 7:05 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
| S8 · ICE 2012 · 10436 · 10624 | 2:30 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 6h35 | 9:05 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 6 transfers | |
| ICE 14 · 26825+20028+IC 3264 | 2:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h37 | 7:25 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 122 | Delayed 12:52 PM 2:50 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h39 | 7:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 916 · ICE 122 | On time 3:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h48 | 7:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 28 · 20088 · IC 3576 · IC 3074 | 3:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h06 | 10:05 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 106 · 10624 · 20086 · IC 3572 | On time 4:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h54 | 9:05 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
| 29542 · IC 2041 · 10628 · 20090 | 4:37 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 6h28 | 11:05 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5 transfers | |
| ICE 12 · 26829+20032+ICE 224 | 4:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h41 | 9:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 12 · 26829+20032+IC 3172 | 4:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h32 | 9:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 516 · 10626 · 20088 · IC 3576 | On time 5:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h55 | 10:05 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 624 · 26831+20034+IC 3076 | On time 5:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h13 | 10:35 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 224 | 5:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h41 | 10:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 118 · 20090 · IC 3580 · IC 3078 | On time 5:53 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h12 | 11:05 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 118 · ICE 224 | On time 5:53 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h36 | 10:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 26 · ICE 912 · ICE 120 | On time 5:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h30 | 11:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 26 · 10442 · 10630 · 20092 | 5:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h08 | 12:07 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 5 transfers | |
| ICE 104 · 10628 · 20090 · IC 3580 | On time 6:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h54 | 11:05 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 120 | Delayed 4:52 PM 6:50 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h39 | 11:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 514 · 10630 · 20092 · IC 3584 | On time 7:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h57 | 12:07 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 620 · S1+20038+IC 3084 | 7:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h16 | 12:38 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 912 · ICE 120 | On time 7:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h48 | 11:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 912 · 20094 · IC 3588 · IC 1186 | On time 7:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h36 | 3:17 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 5 transfers | |
| ICE 318 · 26837+20040+IC 3012 | 8:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 10h06 | 6:35 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 318 · R 18981 · IC 2992 · IC 2914 | 8:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 10h21 | 6:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
| Friday, August 28 | |||||
| IC 60402 · ICE 222 | On time 3:29 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h00 | 9:29 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Centraal
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Netherlands
Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Centraal run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF34 but you can travel from only CHF23 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 13:59. The fastest train covers the 226 miles (364 km) distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 226 miles (364 km) |
Average train duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF34 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 6:11 AM |
Last train 1:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Centraal trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Amsterdam Centraal from CHF23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Centraal
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Centraal 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 Centraal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Centraal
Most Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Centraal trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main Airport and Amsterdam Centraal train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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