Travel Information
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)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€75 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €316 Average price |
6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main
How to get from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.

Cheapest

Fastest
KL1821Other options
IC 3529 · 20077 · 10621 · ICE 1644
ICE 123 · ICE 1229
ICE 123 · ICE 1229
FlixBus
FlixBus
(Amsterdam -> Prague)
KL1817
KL1815
EN8947Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Feb 20
Feb 21
Feb 22
Feb 23
Feb 24
Feb 25
Feb 26
Feb 27
Feb 28
Mar 01
Mar 02
Mar 03
Mar 04
Mar 05
Mar 06
Mar 07
Mar 08
Mar 09
Mar 10
Mar 11
Mar 12
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
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.

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).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 48m.
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
Travelling from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

