How to get from Frankfurt to Amsterdam
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Frankfurt to Amsterdam by price and travel time.
- 363 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 10m
- 65 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 10m
direct
Flight
€84
Cheapest
5h 50m
direct
Bus
€24
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Amsterdam. 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €21, on Fri, Oct 16.
363 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €84Checked Oct 20 | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €39Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 23m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€84Checked Oct 201h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€39Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 23m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€20Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Frankfurt to Amsterdam: 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.
- 1Frankfurt am Main → Amsterdam Schipholflight
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.
- Tue, Oct 20€24
- Wed, Oct 21€21Cheapest found
- Thu, Oct 22€22
- Fri, Oct 23€27
- Sat, Oct 24€24
- Sun, Oct 25€24
- Mon, Oct 26€24
- Tue, Oct 27€24
- Wed, Oct 28€21Cheapest found
- Thu, Oct 29€21Cheapest found
- Fri, Oct 30€23
- Sat, Oct 31€24
- Sun, Nov 1€24
- Mon, Nov 2€24
- Tue, Nov 3€24
- Fri, Nov 13€21Cheapest found
- Sat, Nov 14€23
- Sun, Nov 15€23
- Mon, Nov 16€24
- Tue, Nov 17€24
- Wed, Nov 18€24
Departures from Frankfurt to Amsterdam
FlixBus runs 65 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 65 | 00:00 | 23:40 |
| NS Inttrain | 9 | 03:11 | 19:34 |
| DB ICEtrain | 1 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:00
- 00:20
- 00:25
- 00:40
- 01:20
- 01:40
- 02:15
- 03:15
- 04:15
- 04:45
- 05:00
- 05:15
- 06:00
- 06:15
- 06:40
- 07:00
- 07:35
- 07:40
- 07:50
- 08:30
- 08:35
- 08:50
- 09:00
- 09:30
- 09:35
- 09:50
- 10:00
- 10:30
- 10:50
- 11:20
- 11:50
- 12:20
- 12:50
- 13:20
- 16:20
- 20:20
- 20:55
- 21:20
- 21:55
- 22:20
- 23:20
- 23:40
All departuresNS Int
- 03:11
- 05:34
- 07:34
- 09:34
- 11:34
- 13:34
- 15:34
- 17:49
- 19:34
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
KLMFrankfurt am Main-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →
FlixBusFrankfurt-AmsterdamBook →
Deutsche BahnFrankfurt-ArnhemBook →
NSArnhem-AmsterdamBook →On this route you travel with KLM, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, NS; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Amsterdam works
Start with a KLM flight from Frankfurt to Amsterdam, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €84 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Frankfurt to Amsterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Amsterdam?
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 Frankfurt to Amsterdam?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 23:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Frankfurt to Amsterdam?
65 a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 23:40.
When is the first train from Frankfurt to Amsterdam?
The first train with NS Int leaves at 03:11 and the last at 19:34, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Frankfurt to Amsterdam?
9 a day with NS Int, between 03:11 and 19:34.
How far is Amsterdam from Frankfurt?
About 363 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Amsterdam cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €21 to €27. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Frankfurt to Amsterdam?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 10m.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Amsterdam?
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 Frankfurt and Amsterdam?
Frankfurt is FRA and Amsterdam is AMS, so this route is usually written FRA to AMS.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Amsterdam?
On this route you travel with KLM, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, NS.
Can you get from Frankfurt to Amsterdam without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 02m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Amsterdam?
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: 20 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 20 Oct 2026