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Compare train, bus, 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 $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 13m. 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 $33, and a flight costs an average of $203.
Distance: 358 miles (577 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$132 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $365 Average price | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Amsterdam:
A bus is $73 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Amsterdam costing on average $132 (€106).
A bus is $306 (€246) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Amsterdam costing on average $365 (€293).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 17m.
Bus takes on average 8h 41m.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Amsterdam
How to get from Berlin to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus4:20 AM8h45Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)1:05 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$501One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:20 AM8h45Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)1:05 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$501One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- KL17805:30 PM1h15Berlin Brandenburg Airport6:45 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$7001One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 90 · ICE 921 · S1 · S88:09 PM11h56Berlin Hbf8:05 AMAmsterdam Centraal$1241One-way6 transfers
- ICE 90 · ICE 921 · Bus RE3+
200068:09 PM12h15Berlin Hbf8:24 AMAmsterdam Zuid$1241One-way4 transfers - ICE 90 · ICE 921 · Bus RE3+200068:09 PM12h26Berlin Hbf8:35 AMAmsterdam Centraal$1241One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 AM9h05Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz1:05 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$501One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain+FlixBus8:39 AM8h51Berlin Hbf5:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$501One-way1 transfer- FlixTrain+FlixBus8:27 AM9h28Berlin Südkreuz station5:55 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$501One-way1 transfer
SK1678 · SK5532:35 PM5h00Berlin Brandenburg Airport7:35 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3661One-way1 transfer
BA993 · BA4445:10 PM4h40Berlin Brandenburg Airport9:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3671One-way1 transfer- BA991 · BA4423:00 PM5h20Berlin Brandenburg Airport8:20 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3671One-way1 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.
Trains from Berlin to Amsterdam | Buses from Berlin to Amsterdam | Flights from Berlin to Amsterdam
Berlin to Amsterdam Travel Comparison
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 |
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€59 |
4:00 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Berlin to Amsterdam?
Cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Amsterdam
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
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
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Amsterdam:
A bus is $73 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Amsterdam costing on average $132 (€106).
A bus is $306 (€246) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Amsterdam costing on average $365 (€293).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 17m.
Bus takes on average 8h 41m.
- Around 65 flights per day.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with KLM, easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, Sas Airways, Lufthansa, Cityjet, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, regional jet, Transavia France, Amelia International to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Alibus, FlixTrain, WestfalenBahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Amsterdam by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with KLM, easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Alibus, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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