How to travel from Stockholm to Amsterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Stockholm and Amsterdam is around 1,444km (897 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 14h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Stockholm 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 København H, Hamburg Hbf then Osnabrück Hbf and then to Amsterdam Centraal.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Amsterdam Prins Hendrikplantsoen.

  • Duration18h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Amsterdam.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Distance1,571km (976 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Amsterdam

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Amsterdam by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 18h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 14h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Stockholm and Amsterdam is around 1,444km (897 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,125km (699 miles)

It takes around 14h 30m to get from Stockholm and Amsterdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Amsterdam is to take the train which takes around 14h 30m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Amsterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stockholm and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stockholm to Amsterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H, Hamburg Hbf and Osnabrück Hbf. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.

Swedish Railways, Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and Snälltåget run train services between Stockholm and Amsterdam. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 14h 30m, 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 Stockholm and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 18h 45m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm to Amsterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 45m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Vy Buss run regular bus services between Stockholm and Amsterdam. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 18h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stockholm to Amsterdam. We recommend that you take the train to København H, Hamburg Hbf then Osnabrück Hbf and then to Amsterdam Centraal. instead which will take 14h 30m.

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 Stockholm and Amsterdam. The distance is around 1,571km (976 miles) by road and it will take around 15hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Amsterdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 14h 30m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

How do I get from Stockholm to Amsterdam

Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Amsterdam

Transport options from Stockholm to Amsterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
14h 30m
€235($235)
every 20 mins1,605km (997 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf17h 55m
€170($170)
3 times a week1,444km (897 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 45m
€73($73)
6 times a week1,478km (918 miles)
Bus via Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade22h 50m
€170($170)
3 times a week1,737km (1,079 miles)
Drive
15hrs
€325($325)
on demand1,571km (976 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