How to travel from Berlin to Amsterdam

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Berlin to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a flight costs an average of €91.

Distance: 358 miles (577 km)

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Bus

€121

Average price

€408

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€51

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8h 11m

Average total duration

7h 41m

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from Berlin to Amsterdam

How to get from Berlin to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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

FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
08:50AM8h40
Berlin Spandau
05:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$511One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:30PM10h29
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
11:59PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$501One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KLMKL1776
12:00PM1h20
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
01:20PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$8971One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
12:48PM8h42
Berlin Spandau
09:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$511One-way
1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
12:38PM8h52
Berlin Hbf
09:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$511One-way
1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
12:22PM9h08
Berlin Südkreuz station
09:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$511One-way
1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
08:50AM9h05
Berlin Spandau
05:55PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
$501One-way
1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
08:28AM9h02
Berlin Südkreuz station
05:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$511One-way
1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
08:39AM8h51
Berlin Hbf
05:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$521One-way
1 transfer
Norwegian AirD83303 · D83540
12:40PM3h40
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
04:20PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$3001One-way
1 transfer
SASSK1674 · SK547
10:10AM4h05
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
02:15PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$3291One-way
1 transfer
SASSK2678 · SK1555
11:05AM7h10
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
06:15PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$3121One-way
1 transfer

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How to Travel 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.

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Berlin to Amsterdam Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€31

7:50 h

1 Month Ahead

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€52

6:08 h

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€59

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What is the best way to travel from Berlin to Amsterdam?

Cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Amsterdam


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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.


Fastest way to travel from Berlin to Amsterdam


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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.


Most popular way to travel from Berlin to Amsterdam


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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.


How to get from Berlin to Amsterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Berlin to Amsterdam, 61,79% 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 Berlin to Amsterdam 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 Berlin to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Berlin to Amsterdam.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options to Amsterdam from Berlin. You can take a bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Amsterdam from Berlin is by taking a bus, which costs on average $30 (€27).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Berlin to Amsterdam:

A bus is $52 (€47) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Amsterdam costing on average $83 (€75).

Taking a bus costs $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which costs on average $33 (€30) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Berlin to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 25 min.

There are alternative travel options to Amsterdam that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 8 h of travel time.

Taking a train requires on average 5 h 54 min of travel time.

The distance is approximately 358 miles (577 km) from Berlin to Amsterdam.

The average frequency per day from Berlin to Amsterdam is:

  • Around 31 buses per day.
  • 55 flights per day.
  • 14 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Berlin and 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 when traveling from Berlin to Amsterdam:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
  • Most travelers who purchase a plane ticket from Berlin to Amsterdam depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Most travelers catch their train from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.

The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Amsterdam:

  • Travel with FlixBus for buses to Amsterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Berlin to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $30 (€27).
  • EasyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, SAS, Eurowings, Lufthansa, CityJet, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Air France, Austrian Airlines, Norwegian Air, SWISS or regional jet can take you to Amsterdam by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for easyJet from Berlin to Amsterdam for $83 (€75).
  • Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper or FlixTrain can get you to Amsterdam by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Amsterdam for $33 (€30) on Omio.

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

  • Direct bus available with FlixBus 11 direct buses per day.
  • Direct flight available with easyJet, KLM or KLM Cityhopper 8 direct flights per day.
  • Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn or European Sleeper with 3 direct trains per day.

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.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Berlin to Amsterdam often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Brussels, London or Barcelona. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Berlin and Amsterdam itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Amsterdam and any of these top destinations today!
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