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How to travel from Munich to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €162.

Distance: 415 miles (669 km)

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Flight
Bus

€168

Average price

€263

Average price

€63

Average price

Cheapest

9h 17m

Average total duration

8h 47m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 33m

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2h 33m

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3h 0m

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16h 11m

Average total duration

15h 41m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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2.0 - 4.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

KLM

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Munich to Amsterdam

How to get from Munich to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Munich to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:15AM13h00
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
09:15PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$691One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:15PM13h15
München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
10:30AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$671One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1850
09:55AM1h35
Munich Airport
11:30AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$2591One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 1080 · ICE 242
11:00PM10h59
Munich Hbf
09:59AMAmsterdam Centraal
$1331One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 698 · IC 60402 · ICE 222
10:46PM10h42
Munich Hbf
09:28AMAmsterdam Centraal
$1331One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 522 · ICE 920 · S1+VIAS Rail GmbH20006
07:51PM12h44
Munich Hbf
08:35AMAmsterdam Centraal
$1361One-way
5 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:45AM11h10
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
03:55PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$691One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:35PM11h50
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
08:25AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$691One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:20PM14h15
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
11:35AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
$691One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1848
07:00AM1h45
Munich Airport
08:45AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$1901One-way
0 transfers
KLMKL1852
11:40AM1h40
Munich Airport
01:20PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$2591One-way
0 transfers
KLM CityhopperKL1856
05:35PM1h40
Munich Airport
07:15PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$2591One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Munich to Amsterdam

Traveling from Munich to Amsterdam is simple, and can take as little as 3 hours door to door. Flying is easily the fastest way to reach Amsterdam from the Bavarian capital, but there is a direct overnight train, and buses travel during the day or night as well. There are plenty of options to choose from, including ridesharing services like Bla Bla Car.

Trains from Munich to Amsterdam | Buses from Munich to Amsterdam | Flights from Munich to Amsterdam

Munich to Amsterdam Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€35

12:00 h

1 Week Ahead

trains

€88

7:28 h

2 Months Ahead

flight

€63

1:30 h

2 Months Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Munich to Amsterdam?

Cheapest way to travel from Munich to Amsterdam


cheap

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Munich to Amsterdam. Buses traveling from Munich to Amsterdam depart from Munich ZOB and take at least 12 hours to arrive at Amsterdam's Sloterdijk bus station. Between 8-10 buses travel from Munich to Amsterdam per day with the earliest departing Munich at 3:10 a.m. Both Flixbus and Eurolines buses travel from Munich to Amsterdam.


Fastest way to travel from Munich to Amsterdam


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Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Munich to Amsterdam. Flights depart from Munich airport and arrive at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport after 1½ hours of flight time. When travel time to and from Amsterdam and Munich's airports is taken into consideration it will take approximately 4:40 h. Airlines that travel directly from Munich to Amsterdam include AeroCondor, KLM, and Lufthansa. Approximately 14 direct flights travel from Munich to Amsterdam everyday.


Most popular way to travel from Munich to Amsterdam


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Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Munich to Amsterdam. Taking a flight is almost 3 hours faster than traveling from Munich to Amsterdam by train even when travel time to and from the airports is taken into consideration while also being €25 cheaper on average. Similarly, taking a flight is approximately 7½ hours faster traveling from Munich to Amsterdam by bus while only being €28 more expensive on average.


How to get from Munich to Amsterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Munich to Amsterdam, 76,77% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Munich to Amsterdam and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Munich to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Munich to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Amsterdam:

A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Amsterdam costing on average $57 (€45).

A bus is $182 (€143) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Amsterdam costing on average $205 (€162).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 38m.

Bus takes on average 11h 10m.

The distance from Munich to Amsterdam is approximately 415 miles (669 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 44 flights per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Air France, Eurowings , Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, SWISS, Transavia France, ITA, Air Europa, LOT Polish Airlines to go to Amsterdam by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Go-Ahead Bayern GmbH to go to Amsterdam by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 11 direct flights per day with KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Transavia France.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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