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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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€121 Average price | €408 Average price | €51 Average price Cheapest |
8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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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.
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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
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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.
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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

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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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.
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