Cheapest price
$97
Average price
$119
Fastest journey
4 h 2 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Trains per day
12
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $97.
Of the 12 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Amsterdam on Wed, Jun 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 364 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 2 m .
On Wed, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 4 h 54 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
---|---|---|
€97 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest | €363 Average price |
7h 43m Average duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 20m Average duration 10h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average duration Fastest 6h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 5:54 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h30 | 10:24 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 5:54 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h41 | 10:35 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
![]() | On time 5:57 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h32 | 11:29 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 6:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h55 | 11:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 6:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h09 | 11:24 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
![]() | On time 6:23 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h41 | 11:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 6h34 | 1:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 6:30 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h54 | 11:24 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
![]() | On time 6:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h26 | 1:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 transfers | |
![]() | On time 7:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h02 | 11:29 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h47 | 1:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 8:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h55 | 1:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Distance 226 miles (364 km) |
Average train duration 7h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 21m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
Travel to Amsterdam from Frankfurt am Main from $34 (€28) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Nightjet! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam train.
Train information from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam with Deutsche Bahn:
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen, which is located around 9.2 miles (14.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Amsterdam Centraal, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need