The average train between Ahlen and Amsterdam takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Ahlen to Amsterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ahlen and Amsterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ahlen is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Amsterdam at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ahlen to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Ahlen station and arriving at Amsterdam station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Ahlen to Amsterdam train services, operated by National Express, depart from Ahlen(Westf) station.
Ahlen to Amsterdam train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Ahlen to Amsterdam train tickets online with National Express, VIAS Rail GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ahlen and Amsterdam is 215.9 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Ahlen(Westf) to Amsterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 56m.