How to travel from Munich to Amsterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Munich and Amsterdam is around 825km (513 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 7hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Munich 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 Düsseldorf Hbf then Arnhem Centraal and then to Amsterdam Centraal.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Amsterdam Sloterdijk.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others

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Drive

Drive to Amsterdam.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance825km (513 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Munich and Amsterdam

There are several options for getting from Munich to Amsterdam by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Munich and Amsterdam is around 825km (513 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 668km (415 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Munich and Amsterdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Munich to Amsterdam is to take the train which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Munich and Amsterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Munich and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Munich and Amsterdam with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 11h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Dutch Railways and Nightjet run train services between Munich and Amsterdam. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7hrs, 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 Munich and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Munich and Amsterdam with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 10h 45m.

FlixBus, RegioJet and Stoke Travel run regular bus services between Munich and Amsterdam. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Munich to Amsterdam. We recommend that you take the train to Düsseldorf Hbf then Arnhem Centraal and then to Amsterdam Centraal. instead which will take 7hrs.

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 Munich and Amsterdam. The distance is around 825km (513 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Munich to Amsterdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

How do I get from Munich to Amsterdam

Compare travel optionsbetween Munich and Amsterdam

Transport options from Munich to Amsterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
7hrs
€180($180)
every 4 hours829km (515 miles)
Train to Amsterdam Centraal11h 10m
€85($85)
twice daily861km (535 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 45m
€45($45)
every 4 hours859km (533 miles)
Bus to Amsterdam, Duivendrecht trainstation12h 50m
€105($105)
once a week832km (517 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€170($170)
on demand825km (513 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