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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 $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 5m. 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 $39, and a flight costs an average of $120.
Distance: 415 miles (669 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$204 Average price | $256 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 51m Average total duration 12h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Munich to Amsterdam:
A bus is $133 (€108) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Amsterdam costing on average $204 (€166).
A bus is $185 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Amsterdam costing on average $256 (€208).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 12h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Amsterdam
How to get from Munich to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 PM12h25München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz10:30 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$411One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 PM12h25München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz10:30 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$411One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL185211:50 AM1h30Munich Airport1:20 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2081One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 698 · IC 6040210:46 PM10h13Munich Hbf8:59 AMAmsterdam Centraal$471One-way1 transfer
- ICE 822 · 20070 · IC 35404:41 AM8h23Munich Hbf1:04 PMAmsterdam Zuid$731One-way2 transfers
- ICE 586 · ICE 742 · 20384 · IC 17863:12 PM9h31Munich Hbf12:43 AMAmsterdam Zuid$731One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM14h10Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)9:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$411One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 PM14h15Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)11:35 AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena$411One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM14h45München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz8:25 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$411One-way1 transfer
KL18542:00 PM1h30Munich Airport3:30 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2081One-way0 transfers- KL18565:45 PM1h35Munich Airport7:20 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2081One-way0 transfers
- KL18588:50 PM1h35Munich Airport10:25 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2081One-way0 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 |
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€35 |
12:00 h |
1 Week Ahead |
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€88 |
7:28 h |
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€63 |
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What is the best way to travel from Munich to Amsterdam?
Cheapest way to travel from Munich to Amsterdam
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
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
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Amsterdam:
A bus is $133 (€108) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Amsterdam costing on average $204 (€166).
A bus is $185 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Amsterdam costing on average $256 (€208).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 12h 21m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 7 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.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Transavia France, Swiss, Air Europa, ITA to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Amsterdam by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni.
- 10 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Transavia France.
- 0 direct trains per day with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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