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Compare train, bus, and flight for Oberhausen to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oberhausen to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oberhausen to Amsterdam:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oberhausen to Amsterdam costing on average $52 (€42).
A bus is $276 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oberhausen to Amsterdam costing on average $300 (€246).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Flight takes on average 4h 37m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€42) compared to roughly $45 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.66 (€-5.44). The journey takes 2h 18m versus 2h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Oberhausen to Amsterdam
How to get from Oberhausen to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oberhausen to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:30 AM2h50Oberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle10:20 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:30 AM2h50Oberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle10:20 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL18046:15 PM0h50Dusseldorf Airport7:05 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$8071One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 604026:43 AM2h16Oberhausen Hbf8:59 AMAmsterdam Centraal$311One-way0 transfers
IC 3044 · IC 3546+
2001811:50 AM2h44Oberhausen Hbf2:34 PMAmsterdam Zuid$591One-way2 transfers
IC 3036 · IC 3538+
200149:50 AM2h44Oberhausen Hbf12:34 PMAmsterdam Zuid$591One-way2 transfers
FlixBus1:25 PM2h50Oberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle4:15 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$261One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:25 PM3h15Oberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle4:40 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$261One-way0 transfers
OS250+
OS3118:50 PM12h15Cologne Bonn Airport9:05 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2511One-way1 transfer
LH4217+
LH10026:35 PM3h25Dusseldorf Airport10:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4131One-way1 transfer
LH73 · LH99210:35 AM3h25Dusseldorf Airport2:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oberhausen to Amsterdam:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oberhausen to Amsterdam costing on average $52 (€42).
A bus is $276 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oberhausen to Amsterdam costing on average $300 (€246).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Flight takes on average 4h 37m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oberhausen and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Oberhausen Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Oberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Amsterdam by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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