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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. 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 €15, and a flight costs an average of €113.
Distance: 358 miles (577 km)
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€87 Average price | €51 Average price Cheapest | €403 Average price |
8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 34m Average total duration 12h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Amsterdam to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Amsterdam to Berlin
Located almost horizontally adjacent to each other, the city of Amsterdam and the city of Berlin are 655 km from each other. The most convenient way to travel between these two cities is by bus or train, while the fastest is via flying. Direct flights leave from Amsterdam Airport in Schiphol and Rotterdam, and land either at the airports of Schönefeld or Tegel in Berlin, with the journey taking on average just over 4 hours.
Trains from Amsterdam to Berlin | Buses from Amsterdam to Berlin | Flights from Amsterdam to Berlin
Amsterdam to Berlin Travel Comparison
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€33 |
9:30 h |
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€50 |
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What is the best way to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin?
Cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin. Buses traveling from Amsterdam to Berlin depart from Amsterdam's Sloterdijk bus station and take at least 9 and a half hours to arrive at Berlin's Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB). Approximately 15 buses travel from Amsterdam to Berlin every day, with the first bus departing Amsterdam at 10:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Amsterdam to Berlin include Flixbus and Regiojet.
Fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin. Flights depart from Amsterdam's Schiphol airport and arrive at either Berlin's Tegel or Schönefeld airports after approximately 1:10 hours of travel time. Even when traveling to and from Amsterdam and Berlin's airports is taken into consideration, taking a flight is still the fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin. Airlines that travel directly from Amsterdam to Berlin include Transavia, EasyJet, and KLM. At least 7 direct flights travel from Amsterdam to Berlin per day.
Most popular way to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin
Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin. Taking a flight is at least 2 hours faster than traveling from Amsterdam to Berlin by train and 3 hours faster than taking the bus. The convenient public transportation options from Berlin and Amsterdam's airports to their respective city centers also help reduce the total travel time. Traveling from Amsterdam to Berlin by Deutsche Bahn train is also a popular option if you would prefer avoiding the airport.
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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Berlin
Travel to Berlin easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Berlin.
There are 3 travel options from Amsterdam to Berlin. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Berlin from Amsterdam is by taking a bus, which costs on average $38 (€34).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Amsterdam to Berlin:
Taking a bus costs $71 (€64) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $109 (€98) for the same trip.
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Berlin costing on average $42 (€38).
The fastest way from Amsterdam to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.
There are alternative travel options to Berlin that take longer:
Getting to Berlin by bus takes 8 h 15 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 5 h 51 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 358 miles (577 km) from Amsterdam to Berlin.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Berlin is:
- 3 buses per day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Amsterdam to Berlin as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Amsterdam to Berlin:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Most travelers catch their flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Most travelers board their train from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to Berlin:
- You can go to Berlin from Amsterdam by bus with FlixBus or GVB. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $38 (€34) with FlixBus from Amsterdam to Berlin on Omio.
- You can travel by plane from Amsterdam to Berlin with easyJet, KLM, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Air France, Austrian Airlines, SAS, CityJet or Norwegian Air, and you can find easyJet Amsterdam to Berlin tickets for $109 (€98) on Omio.
- You can travel to Berlin from Amsterdam by train with Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper, FlixTrain or NS Domestic. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $42 (€38) with Deutsche Bahn from Amsterdam to Berlin.
Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Berlin with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct trains per day to Berlin with Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper or NS Domestic.
Direct services to Berlin tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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