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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 $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 17m. 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 $31, and a flight costs an average of $280.

Distance: 358 miles (577 km)

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Driving

$106

Average price

$61

Average price

Cheapest

$414

Average price

$154

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 15m

Average total duration

5h 45m

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30m

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8h 24m

Average total duration

7h 54m

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6h 17m

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3h 17m

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7h 5m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 3.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin is a bus with an average price of $61.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Berlin:

A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Berlin costing on average $106.

A bus is $353 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Berlin costing on average $414.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 17m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 45m.

Bus takes on average 7h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Berlin including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam to Berlin among Omio's users.

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from Amsterdam to Berlin

How to get from Amsterdam to Berlin by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:15 PM8h50
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    1:05 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:15 PM8h50
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    1:05 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLMKL1785
    8:55 PM1h15
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    10:10 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $6341One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:50 PM8h30
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    9:20 PMBerlin Hbf
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:50 PM8h44
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    9:34 PMBerlin Südkreuz station
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:50 PM8h20
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    9:10 PMBerlin Spandau
    $691One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:15 PM9h15
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    1:30 AMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:10 PM8h15
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    6:25 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:10 PM8h35
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    6:45 AMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK1558 · SK2677
    9:40 PM13h05
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    10:45 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $3291One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK1558 · SK2679
    9:40 PM23h30
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:10 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $3291One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK1550 · SK1679
    5:40 PM3h05
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    8:45 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $3861One-way
    1 transfer

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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

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€33

9:30 h

1 Month Ahead

trains

€50

6:00 h

2 Months Ahead

flight

€52

1:10 h

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What is the best way to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin?

Cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin


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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


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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


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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.


How to get from Amsterdam to Berlin

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin, 61,27% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Amsterdam to Berlin and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Berlin including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin is a bus with an average price of $61.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Berlin:

A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Berlin costing on average $105.

A bus is $355 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Berlin costing on average $416.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 17m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 45m.

Bus takes on average 7h 54m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Berlin is approximately 358 miles (577 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Berlin is:
  • Around 72 flights per day.
  • Around 33 buses per day.
  • Around 16 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Berlin as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Berlin:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Berlin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Berlin by bus.
  • Travel with KLM, easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, Sas Airways, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Air France, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Air Baltic, Cityjet, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti to go to Berlin by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Alibus, FlixTrain, WestfalenBahn, European Sleeper, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Berlin by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Berlin with the following travel companies:
  • 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 6 direct flights per day with KLM, easyJet, KLM Cityhopper.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Alibus, European Sleeper, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Berlin often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Paris, Munich, Dresden, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Berlin and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Berlin to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Berlin, explore the vibrant street art scene in Kreuzberg, enjoy a leisurely boat tour on the River Spree, and visit the bustling markets at Mauerpark. Experience the nightlife in the trendy district of Friedrichshain and attend a classical concert at the Berlin Philharmonic. Discover iconic sights like the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial, Museum Island, Reichstag Building, and Charlottenburg Palace.
To fully experience Berlin's major attractions, museums, and vibrant culture, spending about 3 to 4 days is ideal. This allows time to explore landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, and the Berlin Wall, while also enjoying the city's unique neighborhoods and cuisine.
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