- 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
$85
Average price
$140
Fastest journey
11 h 36 m
Average duration
14 h 3 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
621 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Amsterdam will cost around $140 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $85.
It's difficult to get from Copenhagen to Amsterdam without transferring at least 2 times.
ICL 50067 · ECE 1199 · ICE 103 · ICE 242
ICL 50067 · ECE 1199 · ICE 103 · ICE 242
ICL 50067 · ECE 1199 · ICE 103 · ICE 242
ICL 50071 · IC 5767 · 11195 · 22955
ICL 50071 · IC 5767 · 11195 · 22955
RJ 13413 · ICE 615 · ICE 224
ECE 395 · ICE 617 · ICE 120
ICL 50031 · IC 5757 · 11171 · ICE 615
ICL 50071 · IC 5767 · 11195 · 22955
ICL 50071 · IC 5767 · 11195 · 22955Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 385 miles (621 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$200 Average price | $234 Average price | $101 Average price Cheapest | $203 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg 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 Copenhagen to Amsterdam:
A bus is $99 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Amsterdam costing on average $200 (€164).
A bus is $133 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Amsterdam costing on average $234 (€192).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
Train takes on average 4h 47m.
The journey is about 4h 41m faster (4h 47m by train vs 9h 28m by car) and roughly $3 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($200 (€164) vs $203 (€167)). 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 Copenhagen to Amsterdam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ECE 393 · ICE 613 · ICE 122 | On time 7:39 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 11h50 | 7:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ICL 50031 · IC 5757 · 11171 · ICE 615 | On time 8:02 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 13h27 | 9:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
RJ 385 · ICE 615 · ICE 224 | On time 9:53 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 11h36 | 9:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ECE 395 · ICE 617 · ICE 120 | On time 11:23 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 12h06 | 11:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
R 54243 · ECE 395 · ICE 617 · ICE 120 | On time 11:26 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 12h03 | 11:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
ICL 50055 · IC 5763 · 11185 · ICE 921 | 2:02 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 18h32 | 8:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 6 transfers | |
ECE 399 · ICE 921 · IC 60402 | On time 3:53 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 17h06 | 8:59 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ECE 399 · ICE 921+ 20006+ IC 3020 | On time 3:53 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 16h42 | 8:35 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
ECE 399 · ICE 921+ 20006+ IC 3020 | On time 3:53 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 16h41 | 8:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 transfers | |
ICL 50067 · ECE 1199 · ICE 103 · ICE 242 | On time 5:02 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 17h27 | 10:29 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
ICL 50071 · IC 5767 · 11195 · 22955 | On time 6:02 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 16h27 | 10:29 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 5 transfers | |
RJ 387 · ICE 515 · ICE 220 | On time 10:48 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 12h41 | 11:29 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Copenhagen to Amsterdam run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $98 (€80) but you can travel from only $68 (€56) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 385 miles (621 km) distance in 11h 7m.
Distance 385 miles (621 km) |
Average train duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $98 (€80) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 11h 7m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 91 days |
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