How to travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main

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Travel Information to Frankfurt am Main from Amsterdam

distanceDistance226 miles (364 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$24 - $199
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $24 (€21) • 5 h 40 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $199 (€172) • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesSTUDENT AGENCY k. S. KLM Cityhopper or Deutsche Bahn

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 226 miles (364 km) between Amsterdam and Frankfurt am Main. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are STUDENT AGENCY k. S. KLM Cityhopper or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main.

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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 International
10:00AM10h00
Amsterdam
08:00PMFrankfurt am Main
$241One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Union Ivkoni International
10:00AM10h00
Amsterdam
08:00PMFrankfurt am Main
$241One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Lufthansa
11:30AM1h10
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
12:40PMFrankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
$2331One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Deutsche Bahn
08:54AM4h39
Amsterdam Centraal
01:33PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$911One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
08:54AM4h54
Amsterdam Centraal
01:48PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$931One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn with connection
08:24AM5h09
Amsterdam Centraal
01:33PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$931One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
10:00AM7h15
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
05:15PMFrankfurt am Main
$391One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:45AM7h40
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
06:25PMFrankfurt am Main
$411One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
03:15PM6h30
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
09:45PMFrankfurt am Main
$381One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa
08:50AM1h10
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
10:00AMFrankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
$2331One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa
08:00AM1h10
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
09:10AMFrankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
$2331One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa
02:40PM1h15
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
03:55PMFrankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
$2331One-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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Buses from Amsterdam to Frankfurt

There are regular buses from Amsterdam to Frankfurt departing every day. Buses depart from Amsterdam, Sloterdijk station and arrive at Frankfurt am Main bus station. Buses are provided by Flixbus, Megabus, Regiojet, Semitimes. The fastest buses take about 6 hours to arrive in Frankfurt. The complete journey may take up to 18:10h. There are direct buses and buses that make one stop.

Trains from Amsterdam to Frankfurt

Trains from Amsterdam to Frankfurt are frequent and regular. Trains are provide by the Deutsche Bahn service. Trains depart from the Amsterdam Central Station and arrive at the Frankfurt Central Station. Trains depart between 16:30 p.m. and 21:00 p.m. Direct trains take about 5:12h to arrive in Frankfurt. The journey may take up to 12:40h depending on changes and stops. Trains stop at Bruxelles-Nord train station.

Flights from Amsterdam to Frankfurt

Various airlines offer flights from Amsterdam to Frankfurt. These include British Airways, Aer Lingus, KLM, Austrian Airways, Lufthansa, and Alitalia. Flights depart from Amsterdam Schipol Airport and arrive at Frankfurt am main Airport. It takes about 4 hours to reach Frankfurt from Amsterdam. Flights depart between 2:45 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. Both nonstop and 1-stop flights are available.

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Easyjet
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Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      Air France is France's leading airline offering flights within and outside Europe; you can choose different ticket types for your travel to Frankfurt am Main from Amsterdam including: Economy Light, Economy Standard, Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business.

        FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main

        FAQs: 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.
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        There are 3 travel options from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main. You can take a bus, train or flight.

        The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $24 (€21).

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

        A bus is $174 (€151) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $199 (€172) from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main.

        A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train with an average ticket price of $32 (€28) from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main.

        The fastest way from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

        There are alternative travel options to Frankfurt am Main that take longer:

        Bus takes 5 h 40 min on average.

        Train takes on average 4 h 29 min.

        You should expect to travel around 226 miles (364 km) between Amsterdam and Frankfurt am Main.

        The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main is:

        • Around 7 buses per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Frankfurt am Main from Amsterdam as scheduled services by bus, train or 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:

        • Buses from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main most often leave from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
        • Flights from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main most often leave from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
        • Trains mostly leave from Amsterdam Centraal and tend to arrive in Frankfurt am Main Flughafen.

        The following travel companies offer services from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main:

        • Travel with STUDENT AGENCY k. S. FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Croatia Bus d. O. O. Or Student Agency for buses to Frankfurt am Main. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for $23 (€20).
        • KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Austrian Airlines, Air France or LAER can get you to Frankfurt am Main by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Lufthansa from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main for $210 (€182) on Omio.
        • Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH or FlixTrain can take you to Frankfurt am Main by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main for $38 (€33).

        Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:

        • You can check for a direct bus to Frankfurt am Main with STUDENT AGENCY k. S. FlixBus, Ourbus or Student Agency with 5 direct buses per day.

        Direct services to Frankfurt am Main 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 journey.

        Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Munich or Cologne. 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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