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

The cheapest way to get from Ruhr to Amsterdam is to bus which costs €18 - €28 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ruhr to Amsterdam is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Ruhr and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Ruhr to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Duisburg Goetheplatz and arriving at Amsterdam Sloterdijk via Duisburg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Ruhr and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Ruhr to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Duisburg Hbf and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Ruhr to Amsterdam?

The distance between Ruhr and Amsterdam is 202 km. The road distance is 198.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ruhr to Amsterdam without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 4m and costs €22 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Ruhr to Amsterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ruhr to Amsterdam bus from?

Ruhr to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Duisburg central train station.

Where do I catch the Ruhr to Amsterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Ruhr to Amsterdam?

The best way to get from Ruhr to Amsterdam is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 4m and costs €22 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €28 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Ruhr to Amsterdam bus arrive?

Ruhr to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Ruhr to Amsterdam train arrive?

Ruhr to Amsterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Ruhr to Amsterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruhr to Amsterdam is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Ruhr to Amsterdam.

Where can I stay near Amsterdam?

There are 2751+ hotels available in Amsterdam.

Ruhr to Amsterdam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ruhr to Amsterdam by train, bus, night train, car, tram, or plane

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Train via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 4m
€22–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N20 / ...
3h 50m
€18–28
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Oberhausen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
3h 35m
€20–90
Drive 198.2 km
1. Drive from Ruhr to Amsterdamcar 198.2 km
2h 10m
€37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 7m
€20–45
Line 901 tram, train, fly
1. Take the tram from Duisburg Karlstr. to Duisburg Hbftram
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2h 44m

Ruhr to Amsterdam by bus and train

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Distance: 201.9 km
Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Duisburg Goetheplatz to Amsterdam Centraal via DU-Hbf Osteingang, Duisburg Hbf, and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Duisburg central train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk 4 times a day. Tickets cost €16–25 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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