How to get from Berlin to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Berlin to Amsterdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 358 miles (577 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus | |
Fastest mode | Bus • $140 (€125) • 10 h 25 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus |
Take a bus to travel 358 miles (577 km) from Berlin to Amsterdam. FlixBus is the main travel company operating this trip. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Berlin to Amsterdam.
The journey from Berlin to Amsterdam is popular with travelers for both business and leisure. Buses, trains, and flights all travel regularly from Berlin to Amsterdam every day of the week. Key departure points in Berlin include ZOB am Funkturm bus station, Gesundbrunnen, and Berlin Hbf train stations, and Berlin's Tegel and Schönefeld airports.
Trains from Berlin to Amsterdam | Buses from Berlin to Amsterdam | Flights from Berlin to Amsterdam
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€31 |
7:50 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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€52 |
6:08 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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€59 |
4:00 h |
1 Month Ahead |
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Amsterdam. Buses traveling from Berlin to Amsterdam depart from Berlin ZOB am Funkturm (central bus station) and take at least 7:50 h to arrive at Amsterdam's Sloterdijk bus station. Over 10 buses travel from Berlin to Amsterdam everyday with night buses beginning to depart Berlin at 12:10 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Berlin to Amsterdam include Flixbus, Polskibus, and Eurolines.
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Berlin to Amsterdam. Flights depart from either Berlin's Tegel or Schönefeld airports and arrive at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport after approximately 4 hours of travel time. Airlines that travel directly from Berlin to Amsterdam include Transavia, EasyJet, and KLM. Approximately 10 direct flights travel from Berlin to Amsterdam every day.
Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Berlin to Amsterdam. Taking a flight is at least 2 hours faster than traveling from Berlin to Amsterdam by train and almost 4 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 Berlin to Amsterdam by train is also a popular option if you would prefer avoiding the airport.
Amsterdam is a vibrant international city that draws more than 5 million international visitors per year. Some of Amsterdam's main attractions include the historic canals, the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank's House, the red-light district and the city's many coffee shops.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $34 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
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 Berlin to Amsterdam. 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 Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly from Berlin to Amsterdam and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.
You can go from Berlin to Amsterdam by bus.
Traveling by bus is also the quickest way from Berlin to Amsterdam. It takes on average 10 h 25 min to travel this journey.
Amsterdam is approximately 358 miles (577 km) away from Berlin.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Amsterdam is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Amsterdam from Berlin as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Berlin to Amsterdam:
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Yes, there is a direct route available from Berlin to Amsterdam:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Amsterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Berlin to Amsterdam.
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