- 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
$54
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
206 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norden to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norden to Amsterdam will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 1 trains that leave Norden for Amsterdam on Sat, Jun 13, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct trains cover the 206 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest trains will take 4 h 45 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 Norden to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, and a bus costs an average of $30.
Distance: 128 miles (206 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Norden to Amsterdam:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Norden to Amsterdam costing on average $60 (€48).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 35m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€34) compared to roughly $69 (€56) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€22). The journey takes 3h 46m versus 3h 42m 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 Norden to Amsterdam trains for today, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4415 · ICE 148+ 90277 | 8:47 AM Norden station | 5h14 | 2:01 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
RE 52201 · IC 2201 · ICE 126 | On time 10:07 AM Norden station | 5h22 | 3:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
IC 2201 · Bus 72010 · IC 746 | On time 10:07 AM Norden station | 4h41 | 2:48 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
IC 2201 · ICE 126 | On time 10:07 AM Norden station | 5h22 | 3:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
4419 · ICE 146+ 90305 | 10:47 AM Norden station | 5h14 | 4:01 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
IC 2203 · ICE 124 | On time 11:46 AM Norden station | 5h43 | 5:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
RE 52203 · IC 2203 · ICE 124 | On time 11:46 AM Norden station | 5h43 | 5:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
IC 2203 · Bus 72011 · IC 754 | On time 11:46 AM Norden station | 5h02 | 4:48 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Norden to Amsterdam run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:39, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 128 miles (206 km) distance in 4h 41m.
Distance 128 miles (206 km) |
Average train duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 41m |
First train 4:39 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
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Best time to book 6 days |
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