How to get from Amsterdam to Frankfurt
A real 2-leg route: bus. Door to door 6h 15m, from €34.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 15m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 654 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Amsterdam to Frankfurt: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam → Colognebus
FlixBus·3h 40m - 2Cologne → FrankfurtbusFlixBus·1h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Amsterdam to Frankfurt: train, bus
How the trip from Amsterdam to Frankfurt works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Amsterdam to Cologne, about 3h 40m. Transfer in Cologne and continue by FlixBus bus on to Frankfurt (1h 55m). In total it's roughly €34 over 6h 15m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Frankfurt
DepartureAmsterdam
Change hereCologneWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Amsterdam to Frankfurt
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Amsterdam to Frankfurt: common questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Frankfurt?+−
The most useful route takes about 6h 15m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Frankfurt from Amsterdam?+−
About 654 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Amsterdam to Frankfurt cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €34. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Frankfurt?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Frankfurt?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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