Train Berlin → Amsterdam
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Route overview
5h 53m
Fastest time
6h 46m
Avg. duration
574
Kilometers
28
Trains per day
By train from Berlin to Amsterdam
One of the most important long-distance routes: The train connection from Berlin to Amsterdam is one of the popular rail routes in Germany. On the IC you reach your destination in just 5h 53m and can travel in comfort.
The route covers a distance of 574 kilometers and is served by about 28 trains every day. The solid frequency enables flexible trip planning.
Infrastructure: Internationale IC-Linie 77
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Available train types
This route is served by IC.
The IC (Intercity) links cities reliably and comfortably.
Travel sustainably
Taking the train from Berlin to Amsterdam saves you about 64 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Versus flying you save as much as 128 kg of CO₂. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.
Alternative: flying
On this route a nonstop flight is also an option. The honest comparison counts door to door, not just time in the air:
- Train: 5 h 53 min (main station to main station)
- Flight: approx. 3 h 40 min door to door (1 h 25 min in the air plus 90 min to the airport and check-in, 45 min after landing)
- CO₂ footprint: the flight emits about 8x as much as the train (146.4 kg versus 18.4 kg per person).
Door to door, flying is about 2 h 13 min faster here, but emits several times the CO₂.
Compare flightsIndicative figures: flight time is based on typical nonstop flights BER to AMS; actual times and prices vary by connection and booking date.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train journey from Berlin to Amsterdam?
The fastest connection from Berlin to Amsterdam takes 5h 53m. The average travel time is 6h 46m.
How many trains run daily from Berlin to Amsterdam?
About 28 trains run daily on the Berlin - Amsterdam route. Train types include IC.
What is the route from Berlin to Amsterdam?
The direct connection covers 574 km.
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All connectionsSchedule data last updated: 17/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time
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Last update: April 2026
