1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£45
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£46
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
2 h 57 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
3 h 14 m
Trains on 19 Sept
3
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lingen to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lingen to Amsterdam will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 3 trains from Lingen to Amsterdam, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 165 km distance in an average of 3 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lingen to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £44, while a flight costs an average of £362.
Distance: 165 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£44 Average Price Cheapest | £362 Average Price | £35 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 18m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lingen to Amsterdam:
A train is £318 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lingen to Amsterdam costing on average £362.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 18m.
Coach takes on average 10h 36m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (2h 13m by train vs 2h 40m by car). Tickets start at around £44 compared to roughly £35 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lingen to Amsterdam trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 242+ 90269 | Delayed 5:36 7:04Lingen (Ems) station | 2h58 | 10:02 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 2007 · ICE 220 | On time 7:44 Lingen (Ems) station | 3h45 | 11:29 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
20358 · IC 17934 · IC 734+ 90303 | 8:01 Lingen (Ems) station | 3h47 | 11:48 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
20358 · IC 1734 · ICD 1834+ 90303 | 8:01 Lingen (Ems) station | 3h42 | 11:43 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
ICE 240+ 90273 | Delayed 7:36 9:04Lingen (Ems) station | 2h55 | 11:59 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change |
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Trains from Lingen to Amsterdam run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 165 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 165 km |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 0:11 |
Last train 23:27 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
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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.
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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.
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Raw salted herring, often served with chopped onion and pickles. It is a longstanding Dutch street-food tradition.
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Traditional tasting room near the centre, ideal for sampling jenever and Dutch liqueurs in a historic wooden interior.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lingen 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 Lingen to Amsterdam trains use the Lingen(Ems) to Amsterdam Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Amsterdam Zuid. Use this guide to compare Lingen and Amsterdam train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lingen(Ems) 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: Kochlöffel, Cafe Extrablatt, Pikkemaat
Wi-Fi is available at Lingen(Ems). ATMs are available at Lingen(Ems).
Ticket office support is available at Lingen(Ems). Information desks are available at Lingen(Ems).
Luggage storage is available at Lingen(Ems). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lingen(Ems): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lingen(Ems): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lingen(Ems).
Nearby hotels include Kolpinghaus Lingen, Hotel Looken Inn, Parkhotel.
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 RAI is 4 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam RAI 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, Restaurant Riva
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam RAI. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam RAI. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam RAI: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam RAI: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam RAI: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Novotel Amsterdam City, Holiday Inn Amsterdam, Motel One Amsterdam.
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