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Compare bus and train for Bocholt to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bocholt to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, while a train costs an average of €58.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€58 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bocholt to Amsterdam:
A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bocholt to Amsterdam costing on average €58.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
Tickets start at around €58 compared to roughly €29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-28.95. The journey takes 2h 29m versus 2h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bocholt to Amsterdam
How to get from Bocholt to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bocholt to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:10 AM2h35Bocholt, Bahnhof1:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)€171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:10 AM2h35Bocholt, Bahnhof1:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)€171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus11:10 AM2h35Bocholt, Bahnhof1:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)€171One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 3044 · IC 3546+
77019 · 2001811:16 AM3h18Bocholt station2:34 PMAmsterdam Zuid€471One-way3 transfers
IC 3036 · IC 3538+
20014 · 770159:16 AM3h18Bocholt station12:34 PMAmsterdam Zuid€471One-way3 transfers
IC 3036+
20014 · 770159:16 AM3h19Bocholt station12:35 PMAmsterdam Centraal€481One-way2 transfers
FlixBus11:10 AM3h00Bocholt, Bahnhof2:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1€171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bocholt to Amsterdam:
A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bocholt to Amsterdam costing on average €58.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bocholt and Amsterdam as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bocholt station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Bocholt, Bahnhof and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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