- 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
$87
Average price
$309
Fastest journey
12 h 1 m
Average duration
12 h 1 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
937 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Amsterdam will cost around $309 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.
Of the 39 trains that leave Vienna for Amsterdam on Sat, May 30, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 30 the direct trains cover the 937 km distance in an average of 12 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 1 m .
On Sat, May 30 the slowest trains will take 12 h 1 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.
NJ 40490
RJX 762+
NJ 40490
ICE 1228 · ICE 122
RJX 260 · ICE 916 · ICE 122
RJX 160 · ICE 210 · ICE 916 · ICE 122
RJX 162 · ICE 118 · ICE 224
RJX 766 · ICE 116 · ICE 912 · ICE 120
RJX 368 · EC 212 · ICE 918 · ICE 124
RJX 160 · ICE 210 · ICE 916 · ICE 122
ICE 918 · ICE 124+
RJX 368+
EC 212Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a flight costs an average of $195.
Distance: 582 miles (937 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$263 Average price | $302 Average price | $103 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 19m Average total duration 10h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 11m Average total duration 20h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg 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 Vienna to Amsterdam:
A bus is $160 (€129) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Amsterdam costing on average $263 (€212).
A bus is $199 (€160) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Amsterdam costing on average $302 (€243).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 49m.
Bus takes on average 20h 41m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (10h 49m by train vs 11h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $263 (€212) compared to roughly $83 (€67) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with ÖBB | Nightjet.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Amsterdam trains for tomorrow, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 7+ RJX 368+ ICE 918 · ICE 124 | On time 4:49 AM Vienna Airport | 12h40 | 5:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5 transfers | |
ICE 918 · ICE 124+ IC 848+ EC 212 | Delayed 8:19 AM 4:57 AMVienna Hbf | 12h32 | 5:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
S 7+ ICE 1228 · ICE 122+ REX 1 | 5:19 AM Vienna Airport | 14h10 | 7:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
RJX 368 · EC 212 · ICE 918 · ICE 124 | On time 5:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 12h01 | 5:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
RJX 368+ ICE 918 · ICE 124+ EC 212 | On time 5:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 12h01 | 5:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1228 · ICE 122 | On time 6:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 13h16 | 7:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1228 · ICE 122 | On time 6:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 13h16 | 7:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
RJX 260 · ICE 916 · ICE 122 | On time 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 13h01 | 7:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
RJX 260+ ICE 518 · ICE 122 | On time 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 13h01 | 7:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
RE5+ ICE 916 · ICE 122+ IC 542 | 6:34 AM Vienna Airport | 12h55 | 7:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
RE5+ ICE 916 · ICE 122+ IC 542 | 6:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 12h32 | 7:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
RJX 560 · RE5+ ICE 916 · ICE 122 | On time 7:02 AM Vienna Airport | 12h27 | 7:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
RJX 160 · RE5+ ICE 916 · ICE 122 | On time 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 12h01 | 7:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
RJX 160 · ICE 210 · ICE 916 · ICE 122 | On time 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 12h01 | 7:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
RJX 262+ ICE 588 · ICE 140+ IC 544 | Delayed 9:00 AM 7:34 AMVienna Airport | 14h27 | 10:01 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
IC 544+ RJX 262+ ICE 588 · ICE 140 | 7:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 14h04 | 10:01 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
RJX 262 · ICE 224 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 13h01 | 9:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
RJX 262+ ICE 224 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 13h01 | 9:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
RE5+ ICE 224+ IC 546 | 8:34 AM Vienna Airport | 12h55 | 9:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
RE5+ ICE 224+ IC 546 | 8:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 12h32 | 9:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
RJX 562 · RE5+ ICE 224 | On time 9:02 AM Vienna Airport | 12h27 | 9:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
RJX 162 · ICE 118 · ICE 224 | On time 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 12h01 | 9:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
RJX 162 · RE5+ ICE 224 | On time 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 12h01 | 9:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1224 · ICE 120+ IC 548 | Delayed 8:13 AM 9:34 AMVienna Airport | 13h55 | 11:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1224 · ICE 120 | On time 10:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 13h16 | 11:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1224 · ICE 120 | On time 10:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 13h16 | 11:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60 · ICE 912 · ICE 120 | On time 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 13h01 | 11:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
RJX 60+ ICE 514 · ICE 120 | On time 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 13h01 | 11:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
RE5+ ICE 912 · ICE 120+ IC 640 | 10:34 AM Vienna Airport | 12h55 | 11:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
RE5+ ICE 912 · ICE 120+ IC 640 | 10:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 12h32 | 11:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
RJX 766 · RE5+ ICE 912 · ICE 120 | On time 11:02 AM Vienna Airport | 12h27 | 11:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
RJX 766 · ICE 116 · ICE 912 · ICE 120 | On time 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 12h01 | 11:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
RJX 766 · RE5+ ICE 912 · ICE 120 | On time 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 12h01 | 11:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1220+ IC 646 · IC 60402 | 1:34 PM Vienna Airport | 19h25 | 8:59 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1220+ IC 60402 | 2:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 18h46 | 8:59 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
RJX 762+ NJ 40490+ ICE 222 | 7:02 PM Vienna Airport | 14h26 | 9:28 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
RJX 762+ NJ 40490 | 7:02 PM Vienna Airport | 15h42 | 10:44 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
NJ 40490 | 7:36 PM Vienna Hbf | 15h08 | 10:44 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
NJ 40490+ ICE 222 | 7:36 PM Vienna Hbf | 13h52 | 9:28 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Vienna to Amsterdam run on average 15 times per day, taking around 10h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 582 miles (937 km) distance in 12h 1m.
Distance 582 miles (937 km) |
Average train duration 10h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€40) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 12h 1m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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Traveling between Vienna and Amsterdam is a delightful experience, thanks to the efficient train connections available. The journey can be conveniently made with providers such as Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, and ÖBB | ICE. These services offer comfortable seating and scenic views along the route, making your trip not just a means of transportation but an enjoyable part of your travel adventure.
Traveling from Vienna to Amsterdam takes approximately 11 hours and 16 minutes. There is 1 direct connection available per day, departing from Wien Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal.
The first daily train journey from Vienna to Amsterdam departs at 05:13, providing an early start for travelers eager to explore the vibrant culture and attractions of both cities. The last departure is scheduled for 21:28, allowing visitors a full day of sightseeing before heading off on their evening adventure.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Vienna to Amsterdam is €55. The average ticket price tends to be around €186, making it a more economical option if you book in advance or look out for special deals.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Amsterdam by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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