The cheapest and fastest trains from Gouda to Amsterdam
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
102
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gouda to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gouda to Amsterdam will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 102 trains that leave Gouda for Amsterdam on Sun, Dec 21, 40 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 49 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.
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Gouda to Amsterdam train times
The table below shows live departures for Gouda to Amsterdam trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2825 · 3022 | 7:09 AM Gouda station | 0h56 | 8:05 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
4022 | 7:19 AM Gouda station | 0h52 | 8:11 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
4022 | 7:22 AM Gouda Goverwelle | 0h49 | 8:11 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
527 · 2924 | 7:29 AM Gouda station | 0h51 | 8:20 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2827+ 222 | 7:39 AM Gouda station | 0h49 | 8:28 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
4024 | 7:49 AM Gouda station | 0h52 | 8:41 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
4024 | 7:52 AM Gouda Goverwelle | 0h49 | 8:41 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
629 · 2726 | 7:59 AM Gouda station | 0h51 | 8:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
4029+ 1731 · 3026 | 8:07 AM Gouda Goverwelle | 0h58 | 9:05 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
1731 · 3026 | 8:14 AM Gouda station | 0h51 | 9:05 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
4026 | 8:19 AM Gouda station | 0h52 | 9:11 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
4026 | 8:22 AM Gouda Goverwelle | 0h49 | 9:11 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
531 · 2728 | 8:29 AM Gouda station | 0h51 | 9:20 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
4031+ 1733 · 3028 | 8:37 AM Gouda Goverwelle | 0h58 | 9:35 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
1733 · 3028 | 8:44 AM Gouda station | 0h51 | 9:35 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
4028 | 8:49 AM Gouda station | 0h52 | 9:41 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
4028 | 8:52 AM Gouda Goverwelle | 0h49 | 9:41 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
633 · 2730 | 8:59 AM Gouda station | 0h51 | 9:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
4033+ 1735 · 3030 | 9:07 AM Gouda Goverwelle | 0h58 | 10:05 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
1735 · 3030 | 9:14 AM Gouda station | 0h51 | 10:05 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
4030 | 9:19 AM Gouda station | 0h52 | 10:11 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
4030 | 9:22 AM Gouda Goverwelle | 0h49 | 10:11 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
535 · 2732 | 9:29 AM Gouda station | 0h51 | 10:20 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
4035+ 1737 · 3032 | 9:37 AM Gouda Goverwelle | 0h58 | 10:35 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
2835+ 220 | 9:39 AM Gouda station | 0h50 | 10:29 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
1737 · 3032 | 9:44 AM Gouda station | 0h51 | 10:35 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
4032 | 9:49 AM Gouda station | 0h52 | 10:41 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
4032 | 9:52 AM Gouda Goverwelle | 0h49 | 10:41 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
637 · 2734 | 9:59 AM Gouda station | 0h51 | 10:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
4037+ 1739 · 3034 | 10:07 AM Gouda Goverwelle | 0h58 | 11:05 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
1739 · 3034 | 10:14 AM Gouda station | 0h51 | 11:05 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
4034 | 10:19 AM Gouda station | 0h52 | 11:11 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
4034 | 10:22 AM Gouda Goverwelle | 0h49 | 11:11 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
539 · 2736 | 10:29 AM Gouda station | 0h51 | 11:20 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
4039+ 1741 · 3036 | 10:37 AM Gouda Goverwelle | 0h58 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
1741 · 3036 | 10:44 AM Gouda station | 0h51 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
4036 | 10:49 AM Gouda station | 0h52 | 11:41 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
4036 | 10:52 AM Gouda Goverwelle | 0h49 | 11:41 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
641 · 2738 | 10:59 AM Gouda station | 0h51 | 11:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gouda to Amsterdam
Trains from Gouda to Amsterdam run on average 533 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 231 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 40m.
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 533 |
Direct trains 231 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Intercity, PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn from Gouda to Amsterdam trainsIntercity, PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Gouda and Amsterdam from €12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Intercity
PKP Intercity
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.
FAQs: Trains from Gouda to Amsterdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gouda to Amsterdam 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Gouda, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Gouda and Gouda Goverwelle. When arriving in Amsterdam, you can end your route in train stations like Amsterdam Centraal and Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Gouda, which is located around 0.2 miles (330 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Amsterdam Centraal, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Gouda to Amsterdam
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Spoorstraat.
- Restaurant Belvedere
- Brunel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.70
- Best Western Plus City Hotel Gouda
- Hotel de Keizerskroon
- Located in the main hall
- 700 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for trains to Rotterdam, Utrecht, and The Hague
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Intercity and local services
- 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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