- 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
$188
Average price
$188
Fastest journey
16 h 8 m
Average duration
16 h 8 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
701 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Amsterdam will cost around $188 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $188.
Of the 1 trains that leave Garmisch-Partenkirchen for Amsterdam on Mon, Jun 01, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 701 km distance in an average of 16 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 h 8 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 16 h 8 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a flight costs an average of $80.
Distance: 435 miles (701 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$158 Average price | $170 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $202 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 8m Average total duration 9h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 20m Average total duration 13h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Amsterdam:
A bus is $79 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Amsterdam costing on average $158 (€127).
A bus is $91 (€73) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Amsterdam costing on average $170 (€137).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 38m.
Bus takes on average 13h 50m.
The journey is about 4m faster (9h 38m by train vs 9h 42m by car) and roughly $43 (€35) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($158 (€127) vs $202 (€162)). 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Amsterdam trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:05 AM Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 9h53 | 4:58 PM Amsterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:05 AM Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 11h24 | 8:29 PM Amsterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Amsterdam run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 435 miles (701 km) distance in 9h 53m.
Distance 435 miles (701 km) |
Average train duration 9h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 9h 53m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 11:07 PM |
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Best time to book 6 days |
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