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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Amsterdam is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Amsterdam is to train and fly which takes 3h 35m and costs €130 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Amsterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamburg - Bus Station station and arriving at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Osnabrück Hbf and Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Amsterdam?

The distance between Hamburg and Amsterdam is 474 km. The road distance is 426.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Amsterdam without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs €40 - €75.

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

The bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk takes 6h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Amsterdam bus from?

Hamburg to Amsterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Hamburg - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Amsterdam train from?

Hamburg to Amsterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Hamburg to Amsterdam?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Amsterdam is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can train via Enschede, which costs €75 - €300 and takes 6h 8m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €290 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Hamburg to Amsterdam bus arrive?

Hamburg to Amsterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Hamburg to Amsterdam train arrive?

Hamburg to Amsterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Osnabrück Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Amsterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Amsterdam is 427 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Hamburg to Amsterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg to Amsterdam?

Book your Hamburg to Amsterdam train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Hamburg to Amsterdam?

Book your Hamburg to Amsterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Amsterdam?

There are 2862+ hotels available in Amsterdam.

Can I share a ride from Hamburg to Amsterdam?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Hamburg to Amsterdam by bus, train, rideshare, plane, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 5m
€40–75
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hamburg to Amsterdamrideshare 425.2 km
5h 30m
€25
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelotrain
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
6h 8m
€77–291
Fly from Hamburg Airport
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
3h 49m
€114–281
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain GoVolta
7h 2m
Drive 426.5 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Amsterdamcar 426.5 km
4h 50m
€77–111
Train to Bremen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
3h 35m
€132–448
Train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
5h 24m
€204–534

Hamburg to Amsterdam by bus

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Distance: 474.1 km
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Amsterdam, Netherlands?

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk twice daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal via Osnabrück Hbf and Hengelo in around 6h 8m.

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