The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£35
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£83
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
3 h 57 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
4 h 24 m
Trains on 03 Sept
12
Distance
365 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
To travel from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol you need to make at least one change.
29510 · IC 2049 · 10612 · 200748:246h49Frankfurt am Main Flughafen15:13Schiphol Airport£351One-way4 changes
29514 · IC 2047 · 10616 · 2007810:246h49Frankfurt am Main Flughafen17:13Schiphol Airport£351One-way4 changes
ICE 822 · 20070 · IC 35408:224h51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station13:13Schiphol Airport£401One-way2 changes
ICE 724 · 20078 · IC 355612:224h51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station17:13Schiphol Airport£401One-way2 changes
ICE 728 · 20074 · IC 354810:224h51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station15:13Schiphol Airport£441One-way2 changes
ICE 128 · IC 35429:463h57Frankfurt Airport long-distance station13:43Schiphol Airport£1371One-way1 change
ICE 1010 · ICE 126 · IC 355011:414h02Frankfurt Airport long-distance station15:43Schiphol Airport£1371One-way2 changes
ICE 126 · IC 355011:164h27Frankfurt Airport long-distance station15:43Schiphol Airport£1371One-way1 change
ICE 316 · 26813 · IC 3240+
200168:484h45Frankfurt Airport long-distance station13:33Schiphol Airport£481One-way3 changes
ICE 822 · 20070 · IC 35408:224h51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station13:13Schiphol Airport£401One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, flight and coach for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, while a flight costs an average of £177.
Distance: 365 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£59 Average Price | £177 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £74 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol:
A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol costing on average £59.
A coach is £149 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol costing on average £177.
Other travel options to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 14m.
Coach takes on average 8h 39m.
The journey is about 1h 44m faster (3h 14m by train vs 4h 58m by car) and roughly £15 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£59 vs £74). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol trains for today, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 918 · S19 · 10918 · 18948 | Delayed 12:14 13:41Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h15 | 18:56 Schiphol Airport | 5 changes | |
ICE 918 · 20082 · IC 3564 | Delayed 12:14 13:41Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h32 | 19:13 Schiphol Airport | 2 changes | |
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ICE 1022 · ICE 128 · IC 3542 | 7:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h44 | 13:43 Schiphol Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 822 · 20070 · IC 3540 | 8:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h51 | 13:13 Schiphol Airport | 2 changes | |
29510 · IC 2049 · 10612 · 20074 | 8:24 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 6h49 | 15:13 Schiphol Airport | 4 changes | |
ICE 316 · 26813 · IC 3240+ 20016 | On time 8:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h45 | 13:33 Schiphol Airport | 3 changes | |
ICE 128 · IC 3542 | On time 9:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h57 | 13:43 Schiphol Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 1020 · ICE 126 · IC 3550 | 9:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h44 | 15:43 Schiphol Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 728 · 20074 · IC 3548 | 10:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h51 | 15:13 Schiphol Airport | 2 changes | |
29514 · IC 2047 · 10616 · 20078 | 10:24 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 6h49 | 17:13 Schiphol Airport | 4 changes | |
ICE 126 · IC 3550 | On time 11:16 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h27 | 15:43 Schiphol Airport | 1 change | |
ICE 1010 · ICE 126 · IC 3550 | On time 11:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h02 | 15:43 Schiphol Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 926 · ICE 124 · IC 3558 | 11:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h44 | 17:43 Schiphol Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 724 · 20078 · IC 3556 | 12:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h51 | 17:13 Schiphol Airport | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 12:22. The fastest train covers the 365 km distance in 4h 51m.
Distance 365 km |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 51m |
First train 6:11 |
Last train 12:22 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
VIAS Rail GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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