The average train between Ruhr and Amsterdam takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Ruhr 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 every 3 hours between Ruhr and Amsterdam. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ruhr is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Amsterdam at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ruhr to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Ruhr station and arriving at Amsterdam station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Ruhr to Amsterdam train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Ruhr to Amsterdam train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
The distance between Ruhr and Amsterdam is 162.3 km. The road distance is 196 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 1h 55m.