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Compare bus and train for Eindhoven to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eindhoven to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. 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 $17, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$30 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Eindhoven to Amsterdam:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Amsterdam costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
Travel optionsfrom Eindhoven to Amsterdam
How to get from Eindhoven to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Eindhoven to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:40 AM2h15Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)8:55 AMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station)$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:40 AM2h15Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)8:55 AMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station)$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 29145:34 AM1h16Eindhoven station6:50 AMAmsterdam Centraal$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 3932 · IC 3132 · SPR 57399:56 AM1h26Eindhoven station11:22 AMAmsterdam RAI$301One-way2 transfers
IC 3936 · IC 3136 · SPR 574310:56 AM1h26Eindhoven station12:22 PMAmsterdam RAI$301One-way2 transfers
IC 3934 · IC 3134 · SPR 574110:26 AM1h26Eindhoven station11:52 AMAmsterdam RAI$301One-way2 transfers
FlixBus10:10 AM1h25Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)11:35 AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:10 AM1h50Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)12:00 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 AM1h40Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)10:20 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$101One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Eindhoven to Amsterdam
Amsterdam is famous for its waterways and houseboats, the iconic Dam Square and its vibrant nightlife and local culture. Thousands of travelers in the Netherlands visit Amsterdam to party or take in its unique architecture and intriguing historical sites. The journey from Eindhoven to Amsterdam is one of a little under 124 kilometers and travels in an almost direct line. It is a close enough distance that many choose to take flights to Eindhoven airport and travel from there to Amsterdam. For this reason, there are several bus routes and several train options. There are no flight options between the two cities as the distance is too close. The fastest option is by taking a train, which manages to complete the journey in 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Buses from Eindhoven to Amsterdam | Return trips from Amsterdam to Eindhoven
Eindhoven to Amsterdam Travel Comparison
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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Bus |
€22 |
2:00 h |
2 Months Ahead |
Train |
€19 |
1:18 h |
1 Day Ahead |
What is the best way to travel from Eindhoven to Amsterdam?
Cheapest way to travel from Eindhoven to Amsterdam
Taking the train is usually the cheapest way to travel from Eindhoven to Amsterdam. While the price of a bus ticket from Eindhoven to Amsterdam decreases the further ahead you book your trip, the cost of a NS train ticket remains fairly consistant. Trains traveling from Eindhoven to Amsterdam depart from Eindhoven train station and take as little as 1:18 h to arrive at Amsterdam's Centraal train station. Approximately 80 trains travel from Eindhoven to Amsterdam per day, with the first direct train departing Eindhoven at 5:32 a.m.
Fastest way to travel from Eindhoven to Amsterdam
Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Eindhoven to Amsterdam. Traveling from Eindhoven to Amsterdam by direct train is approximately 40 minutes faster than taking a direct bus. Both trains and buses that travel from Eindhoven to Amsterdam often involve transfers in Utrecht. Buses travel from Eindhoven to Amsterdam 3 or 4 times per day depending on the day of the week. All buses are operated by Flixbus.
Most popular way to travel from Eindhoven to Amsterdam
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Eindhoven to Amsterdam. Trains are faster, cheaper, and more frequent than traveling from Eindhoven to Amsterdam by bus. Ridesharing services like BlaBlaCar are also growing in popularity. Eindhoven and Amsterdam are located too close together to make taking a flight an efficient way to travel between the two cities.
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This is compared to other travel options from Eindhoven to Amsterdam:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Amsterdam costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
- Around 35 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Eindhoven and Amsterdam as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Eindhoven station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, NS Domestic, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, NS | BUS, SNCB, Arriva NS, NS International to go to Amsterdam by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 18 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, NS Domestic, Arriva NS.
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