How to travel from Berlin to Amsterdam

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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 $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 15m. 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 $35, and a flight costs an average of $147.

Distance: 358 miles (577 km)

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Flight

$100

Average price

$58

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Cheapest

$644

Average price

6h 14m

Average total duration

5h 44m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.4kg

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easyJet

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM10h10
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
08:10PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$491One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:20PM7h55
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
07:15AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$451One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KLMKL1776
12:05PM1h20
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
01:25PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$8541One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
08:50AM9h40
Berlin Spandau
06:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$641One-way
1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
08:40AM9h50
Berlin Hbf
06:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$641One-way
1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
08:25AM10h05
Berlin Südkreuz station
06:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$651One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM10h40
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
08:40PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
$491One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:55PM8h20
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
07:15AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$451One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:20PM8h25
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
07:45AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
$451One-way
0 transfers
SASSK1674 · SK547
10:10AM4h05
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
02:15PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$3371One-way
1 transfer
SASSK2678 · SK1555
11:05AM7h10
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
06:15PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$3221One-way
1 transfer
SASSK1674 · SK1549
10:10AM6h40
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
04:50PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$3371One-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.

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

buses

€31

7:50 h

1 Month Ahead

trains

€52

6:08 h

1 Month Ahead

flight

€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


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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 options to travel between Berlin and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $35 (€28).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Amsterdam:

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Amsterdam costing on average $43 (€34).

A bus is $112 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Amsterdam costing on average $147 (€117).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 45m.

Bus takes on average 8h 25m.

The distance from Berlin to Amsterdam is approximately 358 miles (577 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 64 flights per day.
  • Around 30 buses per day.
  • Around 15 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Amsterdam:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper, FlixTrain, WestfalenBahn, European Sleeper to go to Amsterdam by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, SAS, Lufthansa, Eurowings , CityJet, Lufthansa Cityline, Air France, Norwegian Air, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, SWISS, regional jet, Transavia France, Shaheen Air International, LAER to go to Amsterdam by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper.
  • 7 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, London, Copenhagen, Bruges. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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