The cheapest and fastest trains from Amsterdam to Oberhausen
Cheapest price on Sep 21
€36
Average ticket price on Sep 21
€48
Fastest journey on Sep 21
1 h 46 m
Average journey duration on Sep 21
2 h 16 m
Trains on Sep 21
17
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam to Oberhausen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Oberhausen will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
On Mon, Sep 21, we found 17 trains from Amsterdam to Oberhausen, including 2 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 21 the direct trains cover the 167 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .
On Mon, Sep 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 1216:38 AM1h46Amsterdam Centraal8:24 AMOberhausen Hbf€361One-way0 transfers
ICE 121 · 266496:38 AM2h40Amsterdam Centraal9:18 AMOberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station€401One-way1 transfer
ICE 2258:31 AM1h53Amsterdam Centraal10:24 AMOberhausen Hbf€441One-way0 transfers
ICE 225 · 313868:31 AM2h47Amsterdam Centraal11:18 AMOberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station€481One-way1 transfer
IC 3231+
200199:36 AM2h31Amsterdam Zuid12:07 PMOberhausen Hbf€481One-way1 transfer
ICE 1216:38 AM1h46Amsterdam Centraal8:24 AMOberhausen Hbf€361One-way0 transfers
ICE 2258:31 AM1h53Amsterdam Centraal10:24 AMOberhausen Hbf€441One-way0 transfers
IC 3231+
200199:36 AM2h31Amsterdam Zuid12:07 PMOberhausen Hbf€481One-way1 transfer
IC 3227+
200178:36 AM2h31Amsterdam Zuid11:07 AMOberhausen Hbf€481One-way1 transfer
ICE 121 · 266496:38 AM2h40Amsterdam Centraal9:18 AMOberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station€401One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Amsterdam to Oberhausen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Oberhausen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a flight costs an average of €263.
Distance: 167 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€41 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €263 Average price | €36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Oberhausen:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Oberhausen costing on average €41.
A bus is €241 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Oberhausen costing on average €263.
Other travel options to Oberhausen take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 14m.
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
Live departures
Amsterdam to Oberhausen train times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Oberhausen trains for today, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 225 · 31386 | On time 8:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h47 | 11:18 AM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 225 | On time 8:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h53 | 10:24 AM Oberhausen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3031+ 20019 | 9:24 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h43 | 12:07 PM Oberhausen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 123 | On time 10:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h53 | 12:24 PM Oberhausen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 123 · 83542 | On time 10:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h47 | 1:18 PM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3137 · 32241 · 20081 · 10139 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h26 | 2:06 PM Oberhausen Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 3137 · 32241 · 20081 · 10139 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h38 | 2:18 PM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 4 transfers | |
IC 3039+ 20023 | 11:24 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h43 | 2:07 PM Oberhausen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 3539 · IC 3039+ 20023 | 11:26 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h41 | 2:07 PM Oberhausen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 125 · 26661 | On time 12:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h45 | 3:18 PM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 125 | On time 12:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h51 | 2:24 PM Oberhausen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 125 · 27798 | On time 12:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h45 | 3:18 PM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3145 · 32249 · 20085 · 10147 | 12:40 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h26 | 4:06 PM Oberhausen Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 3145 · 32249 · 20085 · 10147 | 12:40 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h38 | 4:18 PM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 4 transfers | |
IC 3145 · 32249 · 20085 · 10147 | 12:40 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h38 | 4:18 PM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 4 transfers | |
IC 3047+ 20027 | 1:24 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h43 | 4:07 PM Oberhausen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 3547 · IC 3047+ 20027 | 1:26 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h41 | 4:07 PM Oberhausen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 127 · 26665 | On time 2:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h45 | 5:18 PM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 127 | On time 2:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h51 | 4:24 PM Oberhausen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 127 · 34059 | On time 2:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h45 | 5:18 PM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3153 · 32257 · 20089 · 10155 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h38 | 6:18 PM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 4 transfers | |
IC 3153 · 32257 · 20089 · 10155 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h38 | 6:18 PM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 129 · 26669 | On time 4:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h45 | 7:18 PM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 129 · 90194 | On time 4:33 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h45 | 7:18 PM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, September 21 | |||||
IC 3091+ 20009 | 12:23 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 6h44 | 7:07 AM Oberhausen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 3091 · 26647+ 20009 | 12:23 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 7h55 | 8:18 AM Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1414 · IC 3015+ 20011 | 4:19 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h48 | 8:07 AM Oberhausen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Amsterdam to Oberhausen
Trains from Amsterdam to Oberhausen run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 167 km distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 167 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:44 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Amsterdam to Oberhausen trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Amsterdam and Oberhausen from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
VIAS Rail GmbH
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Amsterdam to Oberhausen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Oberhausen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oberhausen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Amsterdam to Oberhausen
Most Amsterdam to Oberhausen trains use the Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Oberhausen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Amsterdam station do trains to Oberhausen leave from?
Getting to Amsterdam Centraal from Amsterdam city centre
Amsterdam Centraal train station facilities and services
Amsterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Broodzaak, Kyoto Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, The Doner Company, Wagamama, Wurst & Schnitzelhaus, Smullers, Burger King, Grand Café First Class, Burgerij, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in all station areas. ATMs are available at Amsterdam Centraal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Centraal. Information desks are located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. .
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Centraal: The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, Art’otel Amsterdam.
Getting to Amsterdam Zuid from Amsterdam city centre
Amsterdam Zuid is 4 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Zuid train station facilities and services
Amsterdam Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant As, Gustavino
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Zuid: Elevators, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Amsterdam Zuid, citizenM Amsterdam South, Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South.
Getting to Amsterdam Sloterdijk from Amsterdam city centre
Amsterdam Sloterdijk is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Sloterdijk train station facilities and services
Amsterdam Sloterdijk has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Helden, Grand Café Hermes
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Sloterdijk, Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station, MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam City West.
Which Oberhausen station do trains from Amsterdam arrive at?
Getting to Oberhausen Hbf from Oberhausen city centre
Oberhausen Hbf is 1 km from Oberhausen city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Oberhausen Hbf train station facilities and services
Oberhausen Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pizzarello, McDonald's, Subway, Lux
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Oberhausen Hbf. ATMs are available at Oberhausen Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oberhausen Hbf. Information desks are available at Oberhausen Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Oberhausen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oberhausen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Oberhausen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oberhausen Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Akzent, Garni, Hotel Residenz Oberhausen.
Getting to Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd from Oberhausen city centre
Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd is 1 km from Oberhausen city centre. Public transport options include:
Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd train station facilities and services
Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pizza Nizza, Mandarin China-Spezialitäten, Teatro, Franziskaner
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd. ATMs are available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd. Information desks are available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd.
Getting to Oberhausen-Sterkrade from Oberhausen city centre
Oberhausen-Sterkrade is 2 km from Oberhausen city centre. Public transport options include:
Oberhausen-Sterkrade train station facilities and services
Oberhausen-Sterkrade has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pizzeria Napoli, Balcanico, Da Vito, Friet-van-Piet
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade. ATMs are available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade. Information desks are available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Zum weißen Hirsch, Gasthof Harlos.
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