How to travel 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.

Regiojet(Amsterdam -> Prague)
02:00PM8h30
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
10:30PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$281One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Regiojet(Amsterdam -> Prague)
02:00PM8h30
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
10:30PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1821
04:50PM1h05
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
05:55PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$8191One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 3529 · 20077 · 10621 · IC 2404
08:56AM6h38
Amsterdam Zuid
03:34PMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen
$1061One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 3235 · ICE 123 · ICE 229
10:36AM5h39
Amsterdam Zuid
04:15PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$1121One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 3235 · ICE 123
10:36AM3h53
Amsterdam Zuid
02:29PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$1241One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
09:50AM7h20
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
05:10PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$511One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:15PM6h45
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
11:00PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$411One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:15PM6h30
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
09:45PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$501One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH993
02:50PM1h10
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
04:00PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$3311One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH999
07:10PM1h10
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
08:20PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$3311One-way
0 transfers
SWISSLX725+Air BalticLX1072
09:50AM4h05
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
01:55PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$3891One-way
1 transfer

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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 travel options from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel to Frankfurt am Main from Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $17 (€15).

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

Taking a bus costs $186 (€168) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $203 (€183).

Taking a bus costs $15 (€13) less than taking a train, which costs on average $31 (€28) for the same trip.

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

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Bus takes 5 h 40 min on average.

Getting to Frankfurt am Main by train takes 4 h 42 min on average.

The distance is approximately 226 miles (364 km) from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main.

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

  • 7 buses per day.
  • 6 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Frankfurt am Main from Amsterdam 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 Frankfurt am Main:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) to Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
  • Most travelers who book a plane ticket from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Most travelers take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen.

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

  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus or BlaBlaCar Bus for buses to Frankfurt am Main. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Ourbus Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for $17 (€15).
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2), KLM, Austrian Airlines or Air France for flights to Frankfurt am Main. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Lufthansa Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for $203 (€183).
  • Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet or NS Domestic can get you to Frankfurt am Main by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main for $31 (€28) on Omio.

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

  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet or NS Domestic with 6 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Frankfurt am Main as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Frankfurt am Main from Amsterdam.

Your trip from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main doesn't have to end in Frankfurt am Main. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Munich or Cologne. If you’d like to add Paris, Berlin, Munich or Cologne to your Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Frankfurt am Main today!
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