How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam
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4.6Travel Information to Amsterdam from Frankfurt am Main
 Distance | 226 miles (364 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $23 - $250 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $23 (€20) • 7 h 10 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $250 (€218) • 1 h 10 min |
 Popular travel companies | STUDENT AGENCY k. S. KLM Cityhopper or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a train, bus or flight to travel 226 miles (364 km) from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are STUDENT AGENCY k. S. KLM Cityhopper or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam.
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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel from Frankfurt to Amsterdam: Journey Details
The journey from Frankfurt to Amsterdam can be made directly by train, plane or bus, with plane and train journeys taking a similar time of around 4 hours while bus routes take approximately 6.5 hours. All routes operate seven days a week.
Return trips from Amsterdam to Frankfurt are also available.
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Buses from Frankfurt to Amsterdam
Eurolines, Flixbus, Megabus and Student Agency offer numerous direct daily buses from Frankfurt to Amsterdam, starting in the early hours of the morning and continuing until around midnight. Buses leave from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof Station and arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk, just west of the city and on Amsterdam's extensive public transport system of trams, buses, local trains and water taxis. Taxis are also available at both stations.
Trains from Frankfurt to Amsterdam
Deutsche Bahn offer numerous direct trains from Frankfurt to Amsterdam everyday from the early hours until just before 7:30 p.m. Trains to Amsterdam from Frankfurt require just under 4 hours of travel time. Other departures are also available with connections en-route and much longer journey times. Trains depart from centrally located Frankfurt Hbf which has good connections to the city's efficient network of U and S-Bahn trains, local buses and night buses. Arrivals are at Amsterdam Centraal Station in the heart of the city and well located for access to all of Amsterdam's transport options. Taxi ranks are located at both stations.
Flights from Frankfurt to Amsterdam
KLM and Lufthansa operate 12 direct flights from Frankfurt to Amsterdam from just after 5:00 a.m. until around 7:00 p.m. Both airports are just a few kilometers from their city centers and linked by local buses and trains. Car rentals and taxis are also available at all terminals.
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You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $25 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam travel.
Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam travel information:
- Average Duration: 4 h 43 min
- Cheapest Price: $55
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 2 a day
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam travel information with FlixBus:
- Average Duration: 7 h 5 min
- Cheapest Price: $29
- FlixBus frequency: 9 a day
Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly to Amsterdam from Frankfurt am Main and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.
Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam travel information with Lufthansa:
- Average Duration: 1 h 10 min
- Cheapest Price: $313
FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam
You can get between Frankfurt am Main and Amsterdam 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Amsterdam from Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus, which costs on average $23 (€20).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam:
Taking a bus costs $227 (€198) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $250 (€218).
Taking a bus costs $9 (€8) less than taking a train, which costs on average $32 (€28) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Amsterdam from Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Getting to Amsterdam by bus takes 7 h 10 min on average.
Getting to Amsterdam by train takes 4 h 42 min on average.
The Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam distance is around 226 miles (364 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam is:
- 10 buses a day.
- 2 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Frankfurt am Main and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam:
- Buses most often depart from Frankfurt am Main at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Amsterdam at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Flights most often depart from Frankfurt am Main at Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Amsterdam at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam:
- Travel with STUDENT AGENCY k. S. FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Croatia Bus d. O. O. Or Student Agency for buses to Amsterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Ourbus Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $24 (€21).
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Austrian Airlines or LOT Polish Airlines for flights to Amsterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for LOT Polish Airlines Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $250 (€218).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, FlixTrain or ÖBB Nightjet for trains to Amsterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $54 (€47).
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with STUDENT AGENCY k. S. FlixBus or Student Agency with 6 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Nightjet with 1 direct train 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 to Amsterdam from Frankfurt am Main.
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