- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands’ national museum, famed for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for art and history lovers.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
8 h 13 m
Average duration
8 h 44 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
544 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Villingen-Schwenningen to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villingen-Schwenningen to Amsterdam will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 2 trains that leave Villingen-Schwenningen for Amsterdam on Sat, Jul 11, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct trains cover the 544 km distance in an average of 8 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 13 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the slowest trains will take 9 h 14 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 Villingen-Schwenningen to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a flight costs an average of $52.
Distance: 338 miles (544 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$153 Average price | $80 Average price Cheapest | $247 Average price | $157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 45m Average total duration 12h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.3kg 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 Villingen-Schwenningen to Amsterdam:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villingen-Schwenningen to Amsterdam costing on average $153 (€126).
A bus is $167 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villingen-Schwenningen to Amsterdam costing on average $247 (€203).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 22m.
Bus takes on average 12h 15m.
The journey is about 35m faster (7h 22m by train vs 7h 57m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($153 (€126) vs $157 (€129)). 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 Villingen-Schwenningen to Amsterdam trains for tomorrow, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:50 AM Villingen-Schwenningen | 9h14 | 6:04 PM Amsterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:51 AM Villingen-Schwenningen | 8h13 | 5:04 PM Amsterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Villingen-Schwenningen to Amsterdam run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 338 miles (544 km) distance in 7h 49m.
Distance 338 miles (544 km) |
Average train duration 7h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 49m |
First train 12:40 AM |
Last train 10:56 PM |
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