How to get from Frankfurt to Amsterdam
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
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 05m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 654 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 €24, on Wed, Sep 9.
This fare comes from a search on September 9, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
654 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €201Checked Sep 9 | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €46Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 4hdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €26Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 5h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€201Checked Sep 91h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€46Omio catalogue, Sep 94h · directSee Train details
- Bus€26Omio catalogue, Sep 95h 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 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Frankfurt to Amsterdam
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€139Departures from Frankfurt to Amsterdam
FlixBus runs 42 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 42 | 00:00 | 23:40 |
| NS Inttrain | 9 | 03:11 | 19:34 |
| DB ICEtrain | 1 | — | — |
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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
KLMFrankfurt am Main-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →
FlixBusFrankfurt-AmsterdamBook →
DB ICEFrankfurt-AmsterdamBook →On this route you travel with KLM, FlixBus, DB ICE; 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 5m. In total it's roughly €201 over 1h 5m, 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 05m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Amsterdam from Frankfurt?
About 654 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 €24 to €35. 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 05m.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Amsterdam?
About 1h 05m, 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, DB ICE.
Can you get from Frankfurt to Amsterdam without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 41m.
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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