The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal
Cheapest price
€39
Average price
€92
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 23 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
364 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal will cost around €92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.
Of the 39 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Amsterdam Centraal on Fri, May 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 15 the direct trains cover the 364 km distance in an average of 4 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Fri, May 15 the slowest trains will take 4 h 24 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 24 · 26834 · 18978 · 325867:43 PM7h01Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2:44 AMAmsterdam Centraal€391One-way6 transfers
4499 · ICE 1649 · 26832 · 189746:38 PM7h06Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1:44 AMAmsterdam Centraal€441One-way6 transfers
ICE 618 · 26802 · 18914 · 325224:46 AM5h34Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:20 AMAmsterdam Centraal€461One-way4 transfers
ICE 618 · 10602 · Bus RE13 · IC 35304:46 AM6h01Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:47 AMAmsterdam Centraal€461One-way3 transfers
ICE 24 · ICE 102 · 26832 · 189747:43 PM6h01Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1:44 AMAmsterdam Centraal€591One-way6 transfers
ICE 12527:34 PM4h20Frankfurt (Main) Hbf11:54 PMAmsterdam Centraal€751One-way0 transfers
ICE 15611:34 AM4h24Frankfurt (Main) Hbf3:58 PMAmsterdam Centraal€1801One-way0 transfers
ICE 12507:34 AM4h24Frankfurt (Main) Hbf11:58 AMAmsterdam Centraal€1801One-way0 transfers
ICE 1541:34 PM4h24Frankfurt (Main) Hbf5:58 PMAmsterdam Centraal€1411One-way0 transfers
ICE 1523:34 PM4h24Frankfurt (Main) Hbf7:58 PMAmsterdam Centraal€1001One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €114.
Distance: 364 km
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Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4551 · IC 60402 | 12:19 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h25 | 9:44 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 618 · 26802 · 18914 · 32522 | 4:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h34 | 10:20 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
ICE 618 · 10602 · Bus RE13 · IC 3530 | 4:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h01 | 10:47 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
ICE 826 · 10604 · Bus RE13 · IC 3534 | 5:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h54 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
ICE 826 · 10604 · Bus RE13 · IC 3534 | 5:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h07 | 11:48 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
IC 2241 · 26808 · 18926 · 32534 | 6:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h37 | 1:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
ICE 1250 | On time 7:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h24 | 11:58 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 822 · 20070 · Bus RE13 · IC 3542 | 8:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h27 | 1:35 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
ICE 822 · 20070 · Bus RE13 · IC 3542 | 8:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h39 | 1:47 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
ICE 316 · 18928 · 32536 · IC 2742 | 8:33 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h17 | 1:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
4491 · ICE 1049 · 26812 · 18934 | 8:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h42 | 3:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5 transfers | |
ICE 1020 · ICE 156 | On time 9:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h15 | 3:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 728 · 20074 · Bus RE13 · IC 3550 | On time 10:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h27 | 3:35 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
ICE 728 · 20074 · Bus RE13 · IC 3550 | On time 10:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h39 | 3:47 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
4493 · IC 1947 · 26816 · 18942 | 10:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h42 | 5:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
ICE 156 | 11:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h24 | 3:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 926 · ICE 154 | 11:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h15 | 5:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 724 · 20078 · Bus RE13 · IC 3558 | On time 12:07 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h28 | 5:35 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
ICE 724 · 20078 · Bus RE13 · IC 3558 | On time 12:07 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h40 | 5:47 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
4495 · ICE 1645 · 26820 · 18950 | 12:38 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h42 | 7:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5 transfers | |
ICE 154 | 1:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h24 | 5:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1228 · ICE 152 | 1:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h15 | 7:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 720 · 20082 · Bus RE13 · IC 3566 | On time 2:07 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h28 | 7:35 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
ICE 720 · 20082 · Bus RE13 · IC 3566 | On time 2:07 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h40 | 7:47 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
4497 · IC 2012 · 26824 · 18958 | 2:38 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h42 | 9:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5 transfers | |
ICE 152 | 3:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h24 | 7:58 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 28 · ICE 1254 | On time 3:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h13 | 9:54 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 626 · 20086 · Bus RE13 · IC 3574 | On time 4:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h39 | 9:47 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
ICE 626 · 20086 · Bus RE13 · IC 3574 | On time 4:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h27 | 9:35 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
4487 · IC 1941 · 26828 · 18966 | 4:38 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h42 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5 transfers | |
ICE 624 · ICE 1254 | On time 5:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h46 | 9:54 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
S8 · ICE 104 · 26828 · 18966 | 5:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h46 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 5 transfers | |
ICE 1224 · ICE 1252 | On time 5:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h11 | 11:54 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 622 · 20090 · Bus RE13 · IC 3582 | On time 6:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h29 | 11:37 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
4499 · ICE 1649 · 26832 · 18974 | 6:38 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h06 | 1:44 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 6 transfers | |
ICE 1252 | On time 7:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h20 | 11:54 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 24 · 26834 · 18978 · 32586 | 7:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h01 | 2:44 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 6 transfers | |
ICE 24 · ICE 102 · 26832 · 18974 | 7:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h01 | 1:44 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 6 transfers | |
ICE 318 · 18981 · IC 2992 · IC 21406 | 8:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h30 | 2:44 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 but you can travel from only €23 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:54, the last at 22:34. The fastest train covers the 364 km distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 364 km |
Average train duration 5h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 55m |
First train 2:54 AM |
Last train 10:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Amsterdam Centraal from €23. 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
Hessische Landesbahn
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal 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 Amsterdam Centraal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:59
- Free WiFi in all station areas.
- 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.
- De Broodzaak
- Kyoto Sushi & Grill
- Starbucks
- The Doner Company
- Wagamama
- Wurst & Schnitzelhaus
- Smullers
- Burger King
- Grand Café First Class
- Burgerij
- & many more
- The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
- NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
- Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
- Art’otel Amsterdam
- Located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
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