How to travel from Berlin to Amsterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Berlin and Amsterdam is around 635km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Berlin to Amsterdam by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Amsterdam Centraal.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Amsterdam Sloterdijk.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Amsterdam.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance655km (407 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Amsterdam

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Amsterdam by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Berlin and Amsterdam is around 635km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 576km (358 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Berlin and Amsterdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Amsterdam is to drive which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Amsterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Berlin and Amsterdam with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 6h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Berlin and Amsterdam. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Berlin and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Amsterdam with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 10hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Amsterdam. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Amsterdam. We recommend that you take the train to Amsterdam Centraal. instead which will take 6h 15m.

The closest major airport to Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Berlin and Amsterdam. The distance is around 655km (407 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Amsterdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Amsterdam

Transport options from Berlin to Amsterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 15m
€130($130)
every 20 mins635km (394 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€40($40)
every 4 hours697km (433 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€135($135)
on demand655km (407 miles)

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Airports near Amsterdam

The following major airports near Amsterdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Amsterdam
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Amsterdam