The average train between Amsterdam and Ruhrgebiet takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam to Ruhrgebiet. 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 every 4 hours between Amsterdam and Ruhrgebiet. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Ruhrgebiet at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Amsterdam to Ruhrgebiet? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Ruhrgebiet. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at Ruhrgebiet station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Amsterdam to Ruhrgebiet train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Amsterdam to Ruhrgebiet train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
The distance between Amsterdam and Ruhrgebiet is 179.7 km. The road distance is 209 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 1h 46m.