- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands’ national museum, famous for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for art and history lovers.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
2 h 23 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf 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 Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
It's difficult to get from Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal without transferring at least once.
S3 · ICE 242
S3 · ICE 148
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S3 · ICE 128
S3 · ICE 220
S3 · ICE 240
S3 · ICE 148
S3 · ICE 128
S3 · ICE 220
S3 · ICE 242Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $279.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $360 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal costing on average $65 (€54).
A bus is $336 (€275) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal costing on average $360 (€295).
Other travel options to Amsterdam Centraal take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
Tickets start at around $65 (€54) compared to roughly $45 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-20.02 (€-16.40). The journey takes 2h 39m versus 2h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:53 PM Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf | 3h24 | 6:17 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
S3 · ICE 242 | On time 8:06 AM Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf | 2h23 | 10:29 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
S3 · ICE 220 | On time 9:06 AM Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf | 2h23 | 11:29 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $60 (€49) but you can travel from only $18 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 14:53. The fastest train covers the 106 miles (172 km) distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 106 miles (172 km) |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€49) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 7:06 AM |
Last train 2:53 PM |
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Amsterdam’s central square, surrounded by major historic buildings and constant activity. A natural starting point for first-time visitors.
Beloved central neighborhood of narrow streets, canals, boutiques, and local character. Ideal for wandering beyond the busiest tourist core.
Large cultural square framed by Amsterdam’s top museums, with open lawns and a lively atmosphere in one of the city’s key visitor areas.
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