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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 prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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$33 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m 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 $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 33m.
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.
FlixBus8:40 AM1h40Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)10:20 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$141One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus8:40 AM1h40Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)10:20 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2970 · 31707:34 PM1h15Eindhoven station8:49 PMAmsterdam Zuid$311One-way1 transfer
Other options
2968 · 31687:04 PM1h15Eindhoven station8:19 PMAmsterdam Zuid$311One-way1 transfer
2966 · 31666:34 PM1h15Eindhoven station7:49 PMAmsterdam Zuid$311One-way1 transfer
2972 · 31728:04 PM1h15Eindhoven station9:19 PMAmsterdam Zuid$311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:55 PM2h30Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)10:25 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:05 PM1h40Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)6:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:25 AM2h55Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)8:20 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$171One-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 $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 33m.
- Around 73 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Eindhoven and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train and bus 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 Strijp-S and arrive in Amsterdam, Amstel.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, NS | BUS, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Amsterdam by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 15 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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