How to get from Amsterdam to Frankfurt
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Amsterdam to Frankfurt by price and travel time.
- 363 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 05m
- 61 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 05m
direct
Flight
€224
Cheapest
5h 45m
direct
Bus
€24
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Frankfurt. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 10m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 363 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 17, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
363 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €160Checked Oct 17 | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €37Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 3h 38mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €14Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€160Checked Oct 171h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€37Omio catalogue, Oct 203h 38m · directSee Train details
- Bus€14Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Amsterdam to Frankfurt: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam Schiphol → Frankfurt am Mainflight
KLM·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Amsterdam to Frankfurt
FlixBus runs 61 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:45 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 61 | 00:45 | 23:45 |
| NS Inttrain | 8 | 06:38 | 21:01 |
| DB ICEtrain | 1 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:45
- 04:15
- 05:15
- 05:30
- 06:00
- 06:20
- 06:30
- 07:00
- 07:20
- 07:50
- 08:45
- 08:50
- 09:45
- 09:50
- 12:15
- 13:15
- 14:15
- 15:15
- 16:00
- 16:15
- 17:30
- 18:30
- 19:30
- 19:45
- 20:00
- 20:15
- 20:25
- 20:30
- 20:40
- 21:00
- 21:15
- 21:25
- 21:30
- 21:40
- 22:30
- 22:45
- 23:45
All departuresNS Int
- 06:38
- 08:31
- 10:31
- 12:38
- 14:38
- 16:38
- 18:38
- 21:01
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
KLMAmsterdam Schiphol-Frankfurt am MainSee live options and dates →
FlixBusAmsterdam-FrankfurtBook →
LufthansaAmsterdam Schiphol-Frankfurt am MainSee live options and dates →
NS IntAmsterdam-FrankfurtBook →On this route you travel with KLM, FlixBus, Lufthansa, NS Int; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Frankfurt works
Start with a KL flight from Amsterdam to Frankfurt, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €160 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Amsterdam to Frankfurt: common questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Frankfurt?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Amsterdam to Frankfurt?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:45 and the last at 23:45, from Amsterdam Sloterdijk, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Frankfurt?
61 a day with FlixBus, between 00:45 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Amsterdam to Frankfurt leave from?
Amsterdam Sloterdijk with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Amsterdam to Frankfurt?
The first train with NS Int leaves at 06:38 and the last at 21:01, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Frankfurt?
8 a day with NS Int, between 06:38 and 21:01.
How far is Frankfurt from Amsterdam?
About 363 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Amsterdam to Frankfurt cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €22 to €24. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Amsterdam to Frankfurt?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 10m.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Frankfurt?
About 1h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Amsterdam and Frankfurt?
Amsterdam is AMS and Frankfurt is FRA, so this route is usually written AMS to FRA.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Frankfurt?
On this route you travel with KLM, FlixBus, Lufthansa, NS Int.
Can you get from Amsterdam to Frankfurt without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 09m.
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: KLM
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 17 Oct 2026