What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main is to rideshare which costs €30 - €32 and takes 5h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Frankfurt am Main?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Frankfurt central train station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Frankfurt am Main?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main?

The distance between Amsterdam and Frankfurt am Main is 437 km. The road distance is 425.7 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €45 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main?

The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf takes 3h 49m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main bus from?

Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €300 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main train arrive?

Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main is 426 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main.

How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main?

Book your Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main?

Book your Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Frankfurt am Main?

There are 1572+ hotels available in Frankfurt am Main.

Can I share a ride from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Amsterdam and Frankfurt am Main. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main - 10 ways to travel via train, bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 49m
€45–100
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Amsterdam to Frankfurtrideshare 424.9 km
5h 16m
€30–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Frankfurt central train stationbus N61 / ...
6h 5m
€35–65
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
3h 45m
€125–294
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
4h 16m
€59–219
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Amstel to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Frankfurttrain 43N
6h 10m
€75–320
Drive 425.7 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Maincar 425.7 km
4h 23m
€76–109
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
4h 49m
€119–179
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
4h 37m
€159–462
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
5h 27m
€100–326

Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main by train

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Distance: 437.3 km
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Frankfurt am Main, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Frankfurt central train station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 6h 5m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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