How to travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt, Germany

The distance between Amsterdam and Frankfurt is around 435km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Amsterdam to Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated byDutch Railways+ 3 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Frankfurt am Main.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance442km (275 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amsterdam and Frankfurt

There are several options for getting from Amsterdam to Frankfurt by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Amsterdam and Frankfurt is around 435km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 364km (226 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Amsterdam and Frankfurt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Frankfurt is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Amsterdam and Frankfurt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amsterdam and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Amsterdam and Frankfurt with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 3h 55m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Amsterdam and Frankfurt. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Frankfurt. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Amsterdam and Frankfurt with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 6hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Amsterdam and Frankfurt. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 6hrs 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 Frankfurt. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Frankfurt is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) 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 Frankfurt. The distance is around 442km (275 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amsterdam to Frankfurt is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Amsterdam and Frankfurt

Transport options from Amsterdam to Frankfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 55m
€45($45)
hourly435km (270 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€27($27)
hourly468km (291 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
€90($90)
on demand442km (275 miles)

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Airports near Frankfurt

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

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Frankfurt
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Frankfurt