How to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin, Germany

The distance between Amsterdam and Berlin is around 635km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Amsterdam to Berlin 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 via Wolfsburg Hbf

Take the train to Wolfsburg Hbf and then to Berlin Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated byDutch Railways+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus].

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance658km (409 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amsterdam and Berlin

There are several options for getting from Amsterdam to Berlin by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

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

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Amsterdam and Berlin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Berlin is to take the train which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Amsterdam and Berlin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amsterdam and Berlin. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Amsterdam and Berlin with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 6h 20m.

Dutch Railways, Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain run train services between Amsterdam and Berlin. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Amsterdam and Berlin. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Amsterdam and Berlin with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 9h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Amsterdam and Berlin. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amsterdam to Berlin. We recommend that you take the train to Berlin Hbf. instead which will take 6h 20m.

The closest major airport to Berlin is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Berlin. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) 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 Amsterdam and Berlin. The distance is around 658km (409 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amsterdam to Berlin is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

How do I get from Amsterdam to Berlin

Compare travel optionsbetween Amsterdam and Berlin

Transport options from Amsterdam to Berlin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Wolfsburg Hbf + 1 similar
6hrs
€90($90)
every 4 hours635km (394 miles)
Train6h 20m
€60($60)
5 times a day635km (394 miles)
Bus
9h 40m
€35($35)
every 20 mins701km (435 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€135($135)
on demand658km (409 miles)

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Airports near Berlin

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

BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Berlin
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Berlin
DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Berlin