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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 $23. 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 $23, and a flight costs an average of $234.
Distance: 226 miles (364 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$95 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $409 Average price |
6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main
How to get from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- FlixBus9:50 AM7h20Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)5:10 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$641One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
4740 · 304845:00 PM13h10Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)6:10 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$591One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL181912:30 PM1h05Amsterdam Airport Schiphol1:35 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$3231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 2258:31 AM3h48Amsterdam Centraal12:19 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$1971One-way0 transfers
- ICE 12310:31 AM3h58Amsterdam Centraal2:29 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$1971One-way0 transfers
- ICE 12310:31 AM4h14Amsterdam Centraal2:45 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1971One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:45 AM8h15Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)7:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$641One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:45 AM7h40Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)6:25 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$661One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:15 PM6h10Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)8:25 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$751One-way0 transfers
KL18179:55 AM1h10Amsterdam Airport Schiphol11:05 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$3231One-way0 transfers- KL18158:25 AM1h10Amsterdam Airport Schiphol9:35 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$3231One-way0 transfers
- LH98710:00 AM1h10Amsterdam Airport Schiphol11:10 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$3971One-way0 transfers
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Travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt: Journey Details
Buses, trains, and flights are just some of the public transportation options available for people who want to travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt. Buses and trains are both luxurious and affordable and result in a substantially shorter journey than taking a flight. Rideshare is another option you might want to consider.
Return trips from Frankfurt to Amsterdam are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $34 (€28).
A bus is $210 (€171) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $234 (€190).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 48m.
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Air France, Cityjet to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
- 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.
- 10 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM, Cityjet.
- 16 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Intercity.
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