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Rijksmuseum
World-famous museum with Dutch masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and others, plus decorative arts and a major Asian collection.
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
5 h 14 m
Average duration
5 h 15 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
368 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Amsterdam will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
To travel from Hamburg to Amsterdam you need to make at least one change.
ICE 619 · 20386 · IC 1714 · ICD 1814
ICE 619 · 20386 · IC 1714 · IC 1516
ICE 205 · ICE 140
ICE 615 · 20378 · IC 1774 · ICD 1874
ICE 203 · ICE 142
ICE 109 · ICE 146
ICE 105 · ICE 240
ICE 201 · ICE 144
ICE 205 · ICE 140
ICE 203 · ICE 142Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £128.
Distance: 368 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£89 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest | £276 Average Price |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Amsterdam trains for today, Tuesday 25 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 611 · IC 2203 · ICE 124 | On time 11:45 Hamburg Hbf | 5h44 | 17:29 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
ICE 201 · ICE 144 | On time 12:45 Hamburg Hbf | 5h15 | 18:00 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 2311 · 20372 · IC 17962 · IC 762 | Delayed 11:33 13:23Hamburg Harburg | 5h25 | 18:48 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
ICE 2311 · 20372 · IC 1762 · IC 2762 | Delayed 11:33 13:23Hamburg Harburg | 5h32 | 18:55 Amsterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 2311 · 20372 · IC 1762 · ICD 1862 | Delayed 11:33 13:23Hamburg Harburg | 5h20 | 18:43 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
ICE 613 · IC 2205 · ICE 122 | On time 13:45 Hamburg Hbf | 5h44 | 19:29 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
ICE 203 · ICE 142 | On time 14:45 Hamburg Hbf | 5h16 | 20:01 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 1037 · 20376 · IC 1770 · IC 1572 | On time 15:23 Hamburg Harburg | 5h36 | 20:59 Amsterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 1037 · 20376 · IC 17970 · IC 770 | On time 15:23 Hamburg Harburg | 5h25 | 20:48 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
ICE 1037 · 20376 · IC 1770 · ICD 1870 | On time 15:23 Hamburg Harburg | 5h20 | 20:43 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
ICE 615 · 20378 · IC 1774 · ICD 1874 | 15:45 Hamburg Hbf | 5h58 | 21:43 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
ICE 205 · ICE 140 | On time 16:45 Hamburg Hbf | 5h16 | 22:01 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 617 · ICE 120 | On time 17:45 Hamburg Hbf | 5h44 | 23:29 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 207 · 20384 · IC 1786 · IC 986 | On time 18:45 Hamburg Hbf | 5h58 | 0:43 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
ICE 207 · 20384 · IC 1786 · IC 3086 | On time 18:45 Hamburg Hbf | 6h23 | 1:08 Amsterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 619 · 20386 · IC 1714 · ICD 1814 | 19:45 Hamburg Hbf | 10h58 | 6:43 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
ICE 619 · 20386 · IC 1714 · IC 1516 | 19:45 Hamburg Hbf | 11h14 | 6:59 Amsterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 921 · ICE 222 | On time 22:45 Hamburg Hbf | 10h47 | 9:32 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 921 · S1 · S8 · 20060 | On time 22:45 Hamburg Hbf | 9h20 | 8:05 Amsterdam Centraal | 5 changes | |
ICE 921 · Bus RE3 · IC 3220+ 20006 | On time 22:45 Hamburg Hbf | 9h39 | 8:24 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
ICE 921 · Bus RE3 · IC 3020+ 20006 | On time 22:45 Hamburg Hbf | 9h50 | 8:35 Amsterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
14051 · 20352 · IC 1726 · IC 2726 | 23:48 Hamburg Harburg | 10h08 | 9:56 Amsterdam Centraal | 4 changes | |
14051 · 20352 · IC 1726 · ICD 1826 | 23:48 Hamburg Harburg | 9h55 | 9:43 Amsterdam Zuid | 4 changes | |
14051 · 20352 · IC 17926 · IC 726 | 23:48 Hamburg Harburg | 10h00 | 9:48 Amsterdam Zuid | 4 changes | |
| Wednesday 26 August | |||||
ICE 103 · ICE 242 | On time 4:41 Hamburg Hbf | 5h21 | 10:02 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 515 · IC 2007 · ICE 220 | On time 5:45 Hamburg Hbf | 5h44 | 11:29 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
ICE 105 · ICE 240 | On time 6:45 Hamburg Hbf | 5h14 | 11:59 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 517 · IC 2009 · ICE 128 | On time 7:45 Hamburg Hbf | 5h44 | 13:29 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
ICE 107 · ICE 148 | On time 8:42 Hamburg Hbf | 5h19 | 14:01 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 519 · IC 2201 · ICE 126 | On time 9:45 Hamburg Hbf | 5h44 | 15:29 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
ICE 109 · ICE 146 | On time 10:45 Hamburg Hbf | 5h14 | 15:59 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 1033 · 20368 · IC 1754 · ICD 1854 | On time 11:23 Hamburg Harburg | 5h20 | 16:43 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
ICE 1033 · 20368 · IC 17954 · IC 754 | On time 11:23 Hamburg Harburg | 5h25 | 16:48 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
ICE 1033 · 20368 · IC 1754 · IC 2754 | On time 11:23 Hamburg Harburg | 5h32 | 16:55 Amsterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Amsterdam run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 368 km distance in 4h 36m.
Distance 368 km |
Average train duration 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 36m |
First train 0:08 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Amsterdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Amsterdam trip today.
World-famous museum with Dutch masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and others, plus decorative arts and a major Asian collection.
Museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, showing major paintings, drawings and letters that trace his life and artistic development.
Canal house museum where Anne Frank hid during the war, offering a powerful, carefully presented insight into her story.
Historic canal district ideal for walking, lined with gabled houses, bridges, houseboats and classic waterside city views.
Lively former working-class neighbourhood with independent shops, markets, brown cafés and scenic canals popular with locals.
Large city park with broad lawns, ponds, open-air performances and relaxed paths for walking, cycling and people-watching.
Deep-fried cod or white fish in a light batter, a Dutch seaside classic popular in Amsterdam markets and fish shops.
Raw salted herring, often served with chopped onion and pickles. It is a longstanding Dutch street-food tradition.
Small fluffy pancakes served with butter and icing sugar. A beloved Dutch treat found in traditional pancake houses.
Traditional tasting room near the centre, ideal for sampling jenever and Dutch liqueurs in a historic wooden interior.
Long-running canal-side restaurant serving refined Dutch and French-influenced cooking in an elegant, relaxed atmosphere.
Popular fish specialist for Dutch seafood classics including herring and kibbeling, with a smart but casual feel.
Amsterdam is pricier than many European city breaks, with high hotel rates and dining costs, though public transport and casual food remain manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares and small café bills.
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Amsterdam Centraal -> Dam Square, Amsterdam
Flying from Alicante to Barcelona is a great way to visit Catalonia's capital. There are five direct services during the week and three or four at weekends. The total flying time in the air is one hour ten minutes in almost all cases.
Airlines flying to Barcelona from Alicante include Vueling and Iberia, so a mixture of premium and low-cost fares will be available. Both airlines fly direct with no changes needed.
When travellers fly directly from Alicante to Barcelona, they can expect a total flying time of one hour ten minutes. Indirect services may also be available via Madrid. They will typically have an in-air flight time of two hours 15 minutes.
Passengers can expect a choice of four direct flights on weekdays, with flights leaving from breakfast time until the mid-evening. There are also three or four direct flights at weekends, as well as five to six indirect options with manageable journey times every day.
Departure airport: Flights to Barcelona will leave from Alicante Elche Airport, which is around 10 miles from the city centre. The C9 bus provides a reliable, low-cost connection from the heart of Alicante and takes 25 minutes to reach departure terminals. The C6 also links up with regional rail services at Luceros and Mercado, which could be handy for those coming from resorts like Benidorm. Drivers can easily reach Alicante Elche Airport via the N-338 motorway. The airport hosts various services such as ATMs, cafes, shops, VIP lounges and left luggage counters and free WiFi is available throughout the terminal.
Arrival airport: Flights from Alicante will arrive at Barcelona El Prat Airport, which can be found in the southern part of the Catalonian capital. The fastest route to central Barcelona is via Renfe's direct train connections, which run to Barcelona Sants station and take 30 minutes or so. Cheaper transfers are available via the Aerobus service, which runs every 10 minutes and terminates at Placa Catalunya, while the number 46 airport bus is ideal for reaching southern suburbs. Free WiFi should allow visitors to make other arrangements, such as car hire or accommodation.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Amsterdam 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Amsterdam trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Amsterdam Zuid. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Amsterdam train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
Amsterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: De Broodzaak, Kyoto Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, The Doner Company, Wagamama, Wurst & Schnitzelhaus, Smullers, Burger King, Grand Café First Class, Burgerij, & many more
Free WiFi in all station areas. ATMs are available at Amsterdam Centraal.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Centraal. Information desks are located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
Luggage storage is located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. .
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Centraal: The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, Art’otel Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Zuid is 4 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant As, Gustavino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Zuid: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Amsterdam Zuid, citizenM Amsterdam South, Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South.
Amsterdam Sloterdijk is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Sloterdijk has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Helden, Grand Café Hermes
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Sloterdijk, Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station, MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam City West.
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