Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main by train

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Overview: trains from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main

Find the key information for travelling by train from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:01 View journey
Last train 20:30 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 3hr 46m View journey
Distance (km) 364
Trains / day 37 View all
Cheapest journey €37.86 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 19m
Train operators 9

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Train travel between Amsterdam and Frankfurt am Main: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main:

  • Cheapest tickets: €37.86

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance: €51

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance: €78

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 13 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.

FAQs about the train journey from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main

Want to know more about your journey from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Amsterdam and Frankfurt am Main is 364 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.