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Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main by train
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Cheapest Price AU$59.13
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30 days in advance AU$82.49
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7 days in advance AU$143.81
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First train06:01
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Last train20:30
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey3hr 46m
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Distance364 kilometres
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Trains per day37
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Avg. journey time4hr 21m
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Train operators
Discover Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main by train
Planning a train adventure from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.
Train travel between Amsterdam and Frankfurt am Main: train ticket prices
Cost of train tickets from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main:
Cheapest tickets: AU$59.13
Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance: AU$82
Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance: AU$143
Tickets go on sale 12 months in advance.
Train schedule for travel between Amsterdam and Frankfurt am Main
While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 37 trains make this journey of 364 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Amsterdam is at 06:01 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 20:30.
During the weekend, 06:01 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 20:30 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 12 minutes.
Travel time and distance between Amsterdam and Frankfurt am Main
The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours and 46 minutes, covering a total of 364 kilometres.
When are tickets between Amsterdam and Frankfurt am Main available for purchase?
Tickets for trains between Amsterdam and Frankfurt am Main can be purchased 12 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.
Making the most of your Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main travels
To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Frankfurt am Main.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main by train?
The distance between Amsterdam and Frankfurt am Main is 364 kilometres.
What’s the cost of a train ticket from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main?
The cheapest tickets for this route start at AU$59.13. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically AU$82. Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost AU$143.
When do tickets go on sale for trains from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main?
Tickets for this journey become available 12 months before the travel date.
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main?
The quickest journey is 3 hours and 46 minutes.
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ICE or Intercity
It is an easy journey by train from Amsterdam to Frankfurt-am-Main. The route runs south-east from Amsterdam and then follows the Rhine Valley upstream across the German border to Cologne and beyond. With a choice of direct trains each day, you’ll normally find a train to suit your schedule.
Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main
The direct trains to Frankfurt-am-Main all leave from Amsterdam Centraal station. Most of the trains on this route are ICE services operated jointly by the Dutch and German rail administrations. In addition to the ICEs, you’ll also find a German Intercity train plying the route. Whether you take an ICE or the slower Intercity service, you’ll have a choice of two stations to alight in Frankfurt. The train stops first at the airport (where the station is called Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbahnhof) and then continues into the city centre to the Hauptbahnhof.
The ICE trains from Amsterdam to Frankfurt make just six stops along the way. Beyond Cologne they use a high-speed line which cuts through the hills. The Intercity service makes more stops and takes over two hours longer. Beyond Cologne it follows the old Rhine Valley line south.