- 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
$44
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oberhausen to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oberhausen to Amsterdam will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 17 trains that leave Oberhausen for Amsterdam on Sun, Jun 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 167 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 5 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.
ICE 242 · IC 3028 · IC 3530
ICE 242
ICE 242 · IC 3028
28212 · ICE 148 · IC 3044 · IC 3546
28204 · ICE 242 · IC 3028 · IC 3530
ICE 222
ICE 220
ICE 240
ICE 242 · IC 3028 · IC 3530
ICE 242 · IC 3028Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oberhausen to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $182.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $398 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg 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 Oberhausen to Amsterdam:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oberhausen to Amsterdam costing on average $61 (€50).
A bus is $368 (€301) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oberhausen to Amsterdam costing on average $398 (€326).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 40m.
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
Tickets start at around $61 (€50) compared to roughly $44 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-16.16 (€-13.23). The journey takes 2h 19m versus 2h 18m 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 Oberhausen to Amsterdam trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60402 | Delayed 4:43 AM 6:43 AMOberhausen Hbf | 2h16 | 6:59 AM 6:59 AMAmsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
28202 · ICE 222 | On time 6:37 AM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 2h51 | 9:28 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 222 | On time 7:33 AM Oberhausen Hbf | 1h55 | 9:28 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
28204 · ICE 242 | On time 7:37 AM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 3h07 | 10:44 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
28204 · ICE 242 · IC 3028 · IC 3530 | 7:37 AM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 2h57 | 10:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
28204 · ICE 242 · IC 3028 | 7:37 AM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 2h58 | 10:35 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ICE 242 · IC 3028 · IC 3530 | On time 8:30 AM Oberhausen Hbf | 2h04 | 10:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
ICE 242 | On time 8:30 AM Oberhausen Hbf | 2h14 | 10:44 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 242 · IC 3028 | On time 8:30 AM Oberhausen Hbf | 2h05 | 10:35 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
28206 · ICE 220 | On time 8:37 AM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 2h52 | 11:29 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 220 | On time 9:33 AM Oberhausen Hbf | 1h56 | 11:29 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
28208 · ICE 240 | On time 9:37 AM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 2h52 | 12:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 240 | On time 10:32 AM Oberhausen Hbf | 1h57 | 12:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
28210 · ICE 128 | On time 10:37 AM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 2h52 | 1:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
28212 · ICE 148 · IC 3044 | 11:37 AM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 2h58 | 2:35 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
28212 · ICE 148 | On time 11:37 AM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 3h07 | 2:44 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
28212 · ICE 148 · IC 3044 · IC 3546 | 11:37 AM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 2h57 | 2:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Oberhausen to Amsterdam run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 103 miles (167 km) distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 103 miles (167 km) |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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