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Compare train and bus for Saarbrücken to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 235 miles (379 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$161 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 19m Average total duration Fastest 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 2m Average total duration 10h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg 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 Saarbrücken to Amsterdam:
A bus is $111 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Amsterdam costing on average $161.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 32m.
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How to get from Saarbrücken to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:35 AM8h40Saarbrücken8:15 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:35 AM8h40Saarbrücken8:15 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 9553 · ICE 516+
LH10023:00 PM7h00Saarbrücken Hbf10:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4021One-way2 transfers
Other options
4111 · 10014 · ICE 1268:19 AM7h10Saarbrücken Hbf3:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$1361One-way2 transfers
ICE 563 · ICE 612 · ICE 1268:27 AM7h02Saarbrücken Hbf3:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$1471One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 AM9h15Saarbrücken3:55 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$531One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 AM9h05Saarbrücken12:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$551One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 AM11h10Saarbrücken3:50 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$581One-way1 transfer
4144 · ICE 774 · S9+
KL18226:08 AM13h42Saarbrücken Hbf7:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2511One-way3 transfers
4146 · ICE 202+
KL18227:47 AM12h03Saarbrücken Hbf7:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2571One-way2 transfers
29507+
KL18226:51 AM12h59Saarbrücken Hbf7:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2711One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Amsterdam:
A bus is $111 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Amsterdam costing on average $161.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 32m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Amsterdam by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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