How to travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main

Wed, Jun 24
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus, flight with
Deutsche Bahn
FlixBus
Lufthansa
VIAS Rail GmbH
KLM Cityhopper
1,000+ more
Deutsche Bahn
FlixBus
Lufthansa
VIAS Rail GmbH
KLM Cityhopper
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €185.

Distance: 364 km

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Bus
Flight

€90

Average price

€37

Average price

Cheapest

€358

Average price

4h 30m

Average total duration

4h 0m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

9h 10m

Average total duration

8h 40m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

4h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 34m

Onboard

+

3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.2kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Lufthansa

Most popular airline

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Travel options
from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague)
    2:00 PM8h30
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    10:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    261One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague)
    2:00 PM8h30
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    10:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    261One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1825
    8:55 PM1h05
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    10:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    2331One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 3561 · 20093 · 10637 · IC 2242
    4:56 PM6h17
    Amsterdam Zuid
    11:13 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    431One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3553 · 20089 · 10633 · ICE 1640
    2:56 PM6h27
    Amsterdam Zuid
    9:23 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    701One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3553 · 20089 · 10633 · ICE 1640
    2:56 PM6h32
    Amsterdam Zuid
    9:28 PMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen
    701One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 PM6h05
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    4:35 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    321One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 PM6h05
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    1:35 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    331One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:45 PM6h20
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    4:05 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    331One-way
    0 transfers
  • German AirwaysKL1819
    12:30 PM1h05
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    1:35 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    2331One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLM CityhopperKL1815
    8:25 AM1h10
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:35 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    2331One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH989
    11:10 AM1h10
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    12:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    2941One-way
    0 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Wed
Jun 24
Thu
Jun 25
Fri
Jun 26
Sat
Jun 27
Sun
Jun 28
Mon
Jun 29
Tue
Jun 30
Wed
Jul 01
Thu
Jul 02
Fri
Jul 03
Sat
Jul 04
Sun
Jul 05
Mon
Jul 06
Tue
Jul 07
Wed
Jul 08
Thu
Jul 09
Fri
Jul 10
Sat
Jul 11
Sun
Jul 12
Mon
Jul 13
Tue
Jul 14

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €37.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is €53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €90.

A bus is €321 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €358.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 34m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 0m.

Bus takes on average 8h 40m.

The Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main distance is approximately 364 km.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 31 flights per day.
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
  • 10 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, London, Cologne, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
HomeTravelTravel to Frankfurt am MainHow to travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone