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Travel Information from Berlin to Amsterdam

Distance577 km
Available travel modesCoach, train or flight
Ticket price range€27 - €75
Cheapest modeCoach • €27 • 8 h
Fastest modeFlight • €75 • 1 h 25 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, easyJet or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 577 km by coach, train or flight from Berlin to Amsterdam. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are FlixBus, easyJet or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Berlin to Amsterdam.

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from Berlin to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
11:40PM8h25
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
08:05AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
631One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:40PM8h25
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
08:05AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
631One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KLMKL1776
12:00PM1h20
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
01:20PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
6511One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
12:48PM8h37
Berlin Spandau
09:25PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
751One-way
1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
12:38PM8h47
Berlin Hbf
09:25PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
751One-way
1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
12:38PM8h52
Berlin Hbf
09:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
751One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
11:40PM8h00
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
07:40AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
631One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:15PM8h50
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
08:05AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
631One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:15PM8h25
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
07:40AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
631One-way
0 transfers
SASSK1674 · SK547
10:10AM4h05
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
02:15PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
2811One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH183 · LH992
10:40AM3h20
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
02:00PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
3431One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1957+Lufthansa CitylineLH2302
06:15AM3h50
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
10:05AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
3351One-way
1 transfer

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General Information about the journey from Berlin to Amsterdam

There are many options available for travelling from Berlin, 650 kilometres due west, to Amsterdam. Flying is the fastest method, followed by train and finally bus, which is usually the slowest. Each transport method generally travels between one or two airports or stations, although some bus routes have several stops.

Buses from Berlin to Amsterdam

Buses depart from Berlin on average once an hour, throughout the day and most of the night. Direct routes take between seven and ten hours, while those with a change, which is usually in Hamburg, take a few hours more. Buses, operated by Infobus, Flixbus, Eurolines Germany and others, travel between Berlin ZOB and Sloterdijk in Amsterdam. It is also possible to car share for this journey, with providers such as Bla Bla Car, this will usually be the fastest method by road.

Trains from Berlin to Amsterdam

Trains bound for Amsterdam leave Berlin every two hours during the day, with the occasional departure at night. Direct trains take just over 6 hours. On some routes, passengers must change at Hanover or another German city, this extends the travel time by an hour or more. Trains depart from Berlin Hbf (tief) or Berlin Gesundbrunnen stations and all arrive at Amsterdam Centraal. All rail services are provided by Deutsche Bahn.

Flights from Berlin to Amsterdam

Flights take off from Berlin Schönefeld or Berlin Tegel airports and all land at Amsterdam Schiphol. KLM and Easyjet offer around 7 direct flights per day, which take take under 1.5 hours. Many other operators offer indirect flights which take at least twice as long, these include Air Canada, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines. There are hundreds of flight combinations per day between the two cities, with at least one change.

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Berlin to Amsterdam.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Berlin to Amsterdam: coach, train or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Amsterdam is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €27 compared to other travel options to Amsterdam:

A coach is €47 less than a flight with an average ticket price of €75 from Berlin to Amsterdam.

A coach is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Amsterdam costing on average €30.

The fastest way to get to Amsterdam from Berlin is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 25 min.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 8 h of travel time.

Train takes on average 5 h 54 min.

The Berlin to Amsterdam distance is approximately 577 km.

The average frequency per day from Berlin to Amsterdam is:

  • Around 31 coaches per day.
  • 55 flights per day.
  • 14 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Berlin to Amsterdam:

  • Coaches from Berlin to Amsterdam most often leave from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
  • Flights most often depart from Berlin at Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Amsterdam at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly leave from Berlin Hbf and tend to arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.

The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Amsterdam:

  • Travel with FlixBus for coaches to Amsterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Berlin to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for €27.
  • EasyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, SAS, Eurowings, Lufthansa, CityJet, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Air France, Austrian Airlines, Norwegian Air, regional jet or SWISS can get you to Amsterdam by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with easyJet from Berlin to Amsterdam for €75 on Omio.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper or FlixTrain for trains to Amsterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Berlin to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for €30.

Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 11 direct coaches per day to take to Amsterdam with FlixBus.
  • You can check for a direct flight to Amsterdam with easyJet, KLM or KLM Cityhopper with 8 direct flights per day.
  • You can find 3 direct trains per day to take to Amsterdam with Deutsche Bahn or European Sleeper.

Direct services to Amsterdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Berlin to Amsterdam often extend their holiday and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Brussels, London or Barcelona. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Berlin and Amsterdam itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Amsterdam and any of these top destinations today!

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