How to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a flight costs an average of €202.

Distance: 577 km

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€82

Average price

€46

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Cheapest

€370

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7h 4m

Average total duration

6h 34m

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30m

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10h 38m

Average total duration

10h 8m

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6h 38m

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3h 38m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 3.5kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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easyJet

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from Amsterdam to Berlin

How to get from Amsterdam to Berlin by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
06:15AM10h05
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
04:20PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
541One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:15PM9h55
Amsterdam, Centraal Station
09:10AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
521One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Lufthansa CitylineLH993+LufthansaLH192
02:45PM3h05
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
05:50PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
3981One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
12:35PM8h35
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
09:10PMBerlin Spandau
611One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
12:15PM8h55
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
09:10PMBerlin Spandau
611One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
12:35PM8h47
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
09:22PMBerlin Hbf
621One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
06:15AM10h40
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
04:55PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
541One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:45PM10h25
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
09:10AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
521One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:55PM12h05
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
10:00AMBerlin Hbf
531One-way
1 transfer
SASSK552 · SK1675
10:30AM4h25
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
02:55PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
3201One-way
1 transfer
SASSK556 · SK2679
11:15AM7h35
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
06:50PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
3081One-way
1 transfer
SASSK548 · SK1679
02:55PM5h15
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
08:10PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
3201One-way
1 transfer

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General Information about the journey from Amsterdam to Berlin

The route from the capital of the Netherlands into Berlin in Germany is practically a straight line heading east although some modes of transport are more simple than others. Deutsche Bahn offer direct rail services that travel straight across from one city to the other whereas Flixbus, Eurolines, Info Bus and BerlinLinienBus all supply direct bus routes. Multiple airlines offer flights between the two locations with KLM and Easyjet providing services that go direct.

Buses from Amsterdam to Berlin

Buses leave Amsterdam bus station at various points throughout the day running up until 11:30 p.m. when Flixbus provide the final service that travels overnight. Eurolines and BerlinLinienBus also offer night buses which leave a few minutes prior. Elsewhere during the day Info Bus provide a morning service whereas Flixbus run both morning and afternoon trips. Travel time is usually anywhere between seven and ten hours although the 10:10 a.m. Flixbus can take fifteen hours.

Trains from Amsterdam to Berlin

Rail services run every two hours between the two cities beginning at 05:00 a.m. and ending just after 11:00 p.m. Bahn are the provider of these train routes with the morning services usually running direct and the afternoon/evening services requiring at least one change. Direct trains typically take around six-and-a-half hours whereas services with multiple stops can take up to eleven hours of total travel time.

Flights from Amsterdam to Berlin

KLM and Easyjet are the airlines that offer a direct route into Berlin with overall travel time usually around the four hour mark. Lufthansa, Iberia and Vueling also offer flights from Amsterdam to Berlin​, but these often require lengthy connections at Barcelona and Roma Fuminicio.

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Berlin

Travel to Berlin easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Berlin.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Berlin including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin is a bus with an average price of €31.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Berlin:

A bus is €0.49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Berlin costing on average €31.

A bus is €172 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Berlin costing on average €203.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 51m.

Bus takes on average 8h 35m.

The Amsterdam to Berlin distance is approximately 577 km.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Berlin is:
  • Around 70 flights per day.
  • Around 32 buses per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Berlin as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Berlin:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Berlin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings , Lufthansa, SAS, Air France, Austrian Airlines, CityJet, Lufthansa Cityline, SWISS, TAP Portugal to go to Berlin by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper, KLM, FlixTrain, WestfalenBahn, Intercity, European Sleeper to go to Berlin by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, GVB to go to Berlin by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Berlin with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper, KLM, Intercity, European Sleeper.
  • 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Berlin often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Paris, Munich, Dresden, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Berlin and these popular destinations at a great price.
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