1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£68
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£118
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
4 h 52 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
5 h 22 m
Trains on 17 Sept
11
Distance
450 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal will cost around £118 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
To travel from Karlsruhe Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal you need to make at least one change.
ICE 204 · 10608 · 20070 · IC 3540
ICE 202 · 10612 · 20074 · IC 3548
ICE 376 · IC 2049 · 10612 · 20074
ICE 204 · 26808 · 18926 · IC 3940
ICE 202 · 26812 · 18934 · IC 3948
ECE 8 · ICE 1012 · ICE 128
ICE 76 · ICE 1014 · ICE 220
ICE 376 · ICE 128
ICE 378 · ICE 220
ICE 204 · 10608 · 20070 · IC 3540Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, while a train costs an average of £84.
Distance: 450 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£84 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest | £93 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration 10h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal:
A coach is £44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal costing on average £84.
Other travel options to Amsterdam Centraal take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 5m.
The journey is about 47m faster (5h 34m by train vs 6h 21m by car) and roughly £9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£84 vs £93). 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.
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 378 · ICE 220 | On time 5:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h30 | 11:29 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 76 · ICE 1014 · ICE 220 | On time 6:37 Karlsruhe Hbf | 4h52 | 11:29 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
ICE 76 · ICE 1014 · ICE 1022 · ICE 128 | On time 6:37 Karlsruhe Hbf | 6h52 | 13:29 Amsterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 204 · 10608 · 20070 · IC 3540 | On time 6:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 6h06 | 13:05 Amsterdam Centraal | 4 changes | |
ICE 204 · 26808 · 18926 · IC 3940 | On time 6:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 6h16 | 13:15 Amsterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 376 · ICE 128 | On time 7:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h30 | 13:29 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 376 · IC 2049 · 10612 · 20074 | On time 7:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 7h06 | 15:05 Amsterdam Centraal | 5 changes | |
ECE 8 · ICE 1012 · ICE 1020 · ICE 126 | On time 8:37 Karlsruhe Hbf | 6h52 | 15:29 Amsterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
ECE 8 · ICE 1012 · ICE 128 | On time 8:37 Karlsruhe Hbf | 4h52 | 13:29 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
ICE 202 · 26812 · 18934 · IC 3948 | On time 8:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 6h16 | 15:15 Amsterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 202 · 10612 · 20074 · IC 3548 | On time 8:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 6h06 | 15:05 Amsterdam Centraal | 4 changes | |
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Trains from Karlsruhe Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:59, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 450 km distance in 4h 27m.
Distance 450 km |
Average train duration 5h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 27m |
First train 3:59 |
Last train 23:24 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlsruhe Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal 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 Centraal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Karlsruhe Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal trains use the Karlsruhe Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal station pair. Use this guide to compare Karlsruhe Hbf and Amsterdam Centraal train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Karlsruhe Hbf is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe 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: Vinarte, Am Tiergarten, Panorama, Alter Brauhof
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Barbarossa, Hotel Avisa, Am Tiergarten, Aparthotel Aijana.
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.
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