- 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
$49
Average price
$133
Fastest journey
5 h 3 m
Average duration
5 h 3 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
501 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Amsterdam will cost around $133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 29 trains that leave Stuttgart for Amsterdam on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 501 km distance in an average of 5 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 3 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 5 h 3 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 224 · ICE 26 · ICE 120
ICE 576 · IC 1941 · 10628 · 20090
ICE 698 · IC 60402
ICE 576 · IC 1941 · 28530 · ICE 140
ICE 916 · ICE 28 · ICE 224
ICE 1012 · ICE 128
ICE 1010 · ICE 126
ICE 916 · ICE 122
ICE 918 · ICE 124
ICE 1014 · ICE 220Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $207.
Distance: 311 miles (501 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$174 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $386 Average price | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 0m Average total duration 10h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Amsterdam:
A bus is $114 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Amsterdam costing on average $174 (€143).
A bus is $325 (€267) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Amsterdam costing on average $386 (€316).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 48m.
Bus takes on average 10h 30m.
Tickets start at around $174 (€143) compared to roughly $136 (€111) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-38.43 (€-31.48). The journey takes 7h 48m versus 7h 4m 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 Stuttgart 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 698 · IC 60402 | Delayed 10:58 PM 1:12 AMStuttgart Hbf | 7h47 | 6:59 AM 6:59 AMAmsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1014 · ICE 1022 · ICE 128 | On time 6:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h03 | 1:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1014 · ICE 220 | On time 6:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h03 | 11:29 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 694 · ICE 204 · ICE 240 | On time 6:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h40 | 12:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ICE 774 · ICE 1049 · 28514 · ICE 148 | On time 7:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h06 | 2:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1012 · ICE 128 | On time 8:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h03 | 1:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 692 · ICE 202 · ICE 148 | On time 8:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h40 | 2:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ICE 772 · IC 1947 · 28518 · ICE 146 | On time 9:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h06 | 4:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
ICE 690 · ICE 200 · ICE 146 | On time 10:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h40 | 4:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ICE 770 · ICE 1645 · 28522 · ICE 144 | On time 11:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h11 | 6:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 transfers | |
ICE 918 · ICE 228 · ICE 122 | On time 12:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h03 | 7:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
ICE 698 · IC 60402 | Delayed 12:54 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h05 | 6:59 AM 6:59 AMAmsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 618 · ICE 222 | On time 2:22 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h06 | 9:28 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Stuttgart to Amsterdam run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $60 (€49) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 311 miles (501 km) distance in 5h 3m.
Distance 311 miles (501 km) |
Average train duration 7h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€49) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 3m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
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