How to travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main

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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 21m. 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 €190.

Distance: 364 km

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€77

Average price

€33

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Cheapest

€333

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6h 4m

Average total duration

5h 34m

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30m

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8h 30m

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4h 21m

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1h 21m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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1.1 - 2.2kg

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from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main

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

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:50AM7h20
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
05:10PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
04:15PM7h00
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
11:15PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1819
12:35PM1h05
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
01:40PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
2631One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 3529 · 20077 · ICE 627
08:56AM4h43
Amsterdam Zuid
01:39PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
1381One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 3235 · ICE 123
10:36AM3h53
Amsterdam Zuid
02:29PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
1491One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 3235 · ICE 123 · ICE 919
10:36AM3h43
Amsterdam Zuid
02:19PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
1491One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM7h40
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
06:25PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:20AM8h05
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
04:25PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM8h25
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
04:25PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
301One-way
0 transfers
KLM CityhopperKL1817
09:55AM1h10
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
11:05AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
2631One-way
0 transfers
German AirwaysKL1815
08:25AM1h10
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
09:35AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
2631One-way
0 transfers
German AirwaysKL1823
05:35PM1h05
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
06:40PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
2631One-way
0 transfers

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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 €19.

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

A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €28.

A bus is €171 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €190.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 48m.

Bus takes on average 5h 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 30 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 to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Intercity to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Air France, 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:
  • 16 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Intercity.
  • 10 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM, 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.
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