What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Altenkirchen?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Altenkirchen is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 12h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Altenkirchen?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Altenkirchen is to drive which takes 5h and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Altenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Altenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Altenkirchen, Ortsmitte via Saarbrücken bus station, Stummdenkmal, Neunkirchen and Breitenbach, Wendeplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Altenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Altenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Homburg via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Altenkirchen?

The distance between Amsterdam and Altenkirchen is 612 km. The road distance is 451.7 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam to Altenkirchen without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Altenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs €65 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Altenkirchen?

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Amsterdam to Altenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Altenkirchen bus from?

Amsterdam to Altenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Altenkirchen train from?

Amsterdam to Altenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Altenkirchen?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Altenkirchen is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs €65 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Altenkirchen bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Altenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Altenkirchen train arrive?

Amsterdam to Altenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Altenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Altenkirchen is 452 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Amsterdam to Altenkirchen.

Where can I stay near Altenkirchen?

There are 893+ hotels available in Altenkirchen.

Amsterdam to Altenkirchen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Amsterdam to Altenkirchen by train, bus, car, plane, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Homburgtrain Re1
8h 8m
€69–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Saarbrücken bus stationbus 011
12h 10m
€47–71
Drive 451.7 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Altenkirchencar 451.7 km
5h
€83–120
Fly, bus, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane AMS - LUX
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhofbus
3. Take the train from Merzig to Homburgtrain
7h 14m
€113–393
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Homburgtrain Re1
8h 27m
€69–222
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
2. Take the nighttrain from Eindhoven Centraal to Mainz Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Neunkirchentrain Re3
10h 38m
€64–161
Train #2
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koblenz Hbftrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Homburgtrain Re1
10h 43m
€73–125

Amsterdam to Altenkirchen by train and bus

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8h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 612 km
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Altenkirchen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Altenkirchen, Ortsmitte via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Homburg, Hauptbahnhof, Homburg, and Schönenberg, ZOB in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Saarbrücken bus station once daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 8h 35m.

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