How to travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a flight costs an average of €170.

Distance: 226 miles (364 km)

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€75

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€32

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€316

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6h 4m

Average total duration

5h 34m

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8h 30m

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4h 21m

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1h 21m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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1.1 - 2.2kg

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from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

Union Ivkoni
06:30AM8h15
Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade
02:45PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$341One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Union Ivkoni
06:30AM8h15
Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade
02:45PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$341One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1821
04:50PM1h05
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
05:55PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$3351One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 3529 · 20077 · 10621 · ICE 1644
08:56AM6h33
Amsterdam Zuid
03:29PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$1481One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 123 · ICE 1229
10:31AM5h28
Amsterdam Centraal
03:59PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$1641One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 123 · ICE 1229
10:31AM5h42
Amsterdam Centraal
04:13PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$1641One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
04:15PM6h45
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
11:00PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$401One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:50AM7h20
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
05:10PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$611One-way
0 transfers
Regiojet(Amsterdam -> Prague)
02:00PM8h00
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
10:00PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
$491One-way
0 transfers
KLM CityhopperKL1817
09:55AM1h10
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
11:05AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$3351One-way
0 transfers
German AirwaysKL1815
08:25AM1h10
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
09:35AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$3351One-way
0 transfers
Air DolomitiEN8947
10:40AM1h10
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
11:50AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$4211One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt: Journey Details

Buses, trains, and flights are just some of the public transportation options available for people who want to travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt. Buses and trains are both luxurious and affordable and result in a substantially shorter journey than taking a flight. Rideshare is another option you might want to consider.

Return trips from Frankfurt to Amsterdam are also available.

How to get from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main, 72,18% 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 Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $31 (€25).

A bus is $192 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $214 (€170).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 48m.

Bus takes on average 5h 40m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 226 miles (364 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 31 flights per day.
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Air France, CityJet to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn, ÖBB Nightjet, Intercity to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM, Air Dolomiti, CityJet.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, Intercity.
  • 16 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, London, Cologne, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
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