The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich to Amsterdam
Cheapest price
£120
Average price
£174
Fastest journey
7 h 38 m
Average duration
8 h 22 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
669 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Amsterdam will cost around £174 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £120.
To travel from Munich to Amsterdam you need to make at least one change.
ICE 1010+
VIA 20022 · VIA 21216+
IC 3052
ICE 918+
VIA 20026 · VIA 21220+
IC 3060
ICE 630 · ICE 144
ICE 722 · ICE 124
ICE 882 · RE 26718 · ICE 124
ICE 722 · ICE 124
ICE 918+
VIA 20026 · VIA 21220+
IC 3060
ICE 1010+
VIA 20022 · VIA 21216+
IC 3052
ICE 630 · ICE 144
ICE 882 · RE 26718 · ICE 124Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Munich to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £149.
Distance: 669 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£155 Average Price | £241 Average Price | £58 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 17m Average total duration 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 11m Average total duration 15h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Munich to Amsterdam train times
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Amsterdam trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ICE 882 · RE 26718 · ICE 124 | On time 07:17 Munich Hbf | 9h11 | 16:28 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
ICE 1010+ VIA 20022 · VIA 21216+ IC 3052 | On time 07:27 Munich Hbf | 8h09 | 15:36 Amsterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 630 · ICE 144 | On time 08:17 Munich Hbf | 8h42 | 16:59 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 722 · ICE 124 | On time 08:50 Munich Hbf | 7h38 | 16:28 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 918+ VIA 20026 · VIA 21220+ IC 3060 | On time 09:29 Munich Hbf | 8h07 | 17:36 Amsterdam Centraal | 3 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Munich to Amsterdam
Trains from Munich to Amsterdam run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 669 km distance in 7h 38m.
Distance 669 km |
Average train duration 8h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 7h 38m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Go-Ahead Bayern GmbH from Munich to Amsterdam trainsDeutsche Bahn, Go-Ahead Bayern GmbH trains will get you between Munich and Amsterdam from £17. 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.
Go-Ahead Bayern GmbH
Trains from Munich to Amsterdam
Travelling by train makes it easy to reach Amsterdam from Munich, with daily services and plenty of options. Trains don't travel direct to Amsterdam, but there will be 10-12 practical indirect journeys on weekdays, and 9-11 at weekends. Expect journey times to range from seven hours 37 minutes to nine hours 42 minutes.
Which train companies travel from Munich to Amsterdam?
Deutsche Bahn is the major operator on the Munich to Amsterdam route. DB offers an array of indirect options, usually with stops in Hanover or Mannheim.
How long is the train from Munich to Amsterdam?
Journey durations vary considerably on the Munich to Amsterdam route. Travellers can expect most journeys to take between seven hours 37 minutes and nine hours 42 minutes, although passengers should check times carefully to find the fastest route.
How many trains are there from Munich to Amsterdam?
While trains don't travel direct from Munich to Amsterdam, there is definitely no shortage of departures to choose from. Travellers will find a choice of 11-12 weekday trains and 9-11 at weekends. Every day, there are early morning departures as well as options throughout the day. However, the last departure is often just before 4:00 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Munich to Amsterdam?
Departure train station: Trains to Amsterdam will always depart from Munich's Hauptbahnhof. Getting there should be simple. The best option is usually to catch the U-Bahn, which runs straight to the station and operates from 4:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. It's not the only possibility, though. Buses serve the station, as do regional S-Bahn connections, and parking is available on site. Shops and restaurants are available on the station concourse, as is reliable WiFi.
Arrival train station: Trains from Munich will arrive at Amsterdam Centraal, the city's major transport hub. After disembarking, travellers can transfer to the Amsterdam Metro. Take Line 52 to reach northern destinations, while both Lines 52 and 53 serve central neighbourhoods. However, the overground tram network is just as quick for reaching central Amsterdam and trams stop directly outside the station. Bike rental is available for fans of two wheels and taxis can be arranged with ease as well. Trains also leave every 10 minutes to Schiphol Airport and take around 13-15 minutes.
FAQs: Munich to Amsterdam train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Munich and Amsterdam
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Cantina Estación Mediterrano
- Rischart Bakery
- Ditsch Pretzels
- backWERK
- Cafe-Shop
- Le Crobag
- Yorma's
- Coffee Fellows
- Dunkin Donuts
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- a&o München Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel München
- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
- There is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Burger King
- Tassilogarten
- Mitani
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Mk Hotel
- Hotel Pension Christl
- Augustiner Bräustuben
- Peaches
- Subway
- Café Arnulfpark
- Hahn
- Citadines Arnulfpark
- Ibis München City Arnulfpark
- Novotel München City Arnulfpark
- Augustiner Bräustuben
- Lenz
- Das Bad
- Subway
- Theresienhöhe
- Hotel Schweiz
- Hotel Uhland
- Germania
- Mykonos
- ÖEins
- Mehfil
- Wirtshaus Valley’s
- Carmen
- K+k Hotel
- Hotel Ambassador
- Rivoli Ambience
- Ratskeller
- Speiserei Volksbad
- Klenze 17
- Trachtenvogl Café-Lounge
- Novotel München City
- Hilton Munich City
- Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum
- Unsöld's Factory Hotel
- Ratskeller
- Klenze 17
- Trachtenvogl Café-Lounge
- Burger King
- Unsöld's Factory Hotel
- Hotel Domus
- Hotel Mercure München Altstadt
- Hotel Herzog Wilhelm Tannenbaum Nebengebäude
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Tassilogarten
- Speiserei Volksbad
- Mitani
- Novotel München City
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum
- Asam-Schlössl
- L’Incontro Ristorante Pizzeria
- Santorini
- Cooking Yu Restaurant
- GS Hotel
- Life Style
- Baumkirchner
- Schneider Bräuhaus
- Kreiller's
- Restaurant Neptun
- Central Hotel-Apart
- Holiday Inn München City Ost
- Holiday Inn Express München City Ost
- Hyperion
- La Capannina
- Tre Scalini
- Antica Tropea
- Croatia Grill
- L' Orchidea
- Schinken Peter
- Taverne Lithos im Brecherspitz
- Cafe Jasmin
- Brecherspitze
- Leonardo Hotel & Residenz München
- Monday: 06:45 - 18:15
- Tuesday: 06:45 - 18:15
- Wednesday: 06:45 - 18:15
- Thursday: 06:45 - 18:15
- Friday: 06:45 - 18:15
- Saturday: 07:30 - 14:15
- Sunday: 08:00 - 13:45
- Bella Italia
- Hot Wok
- Dillinger Chicago Bar'n Grill
- Osteria Il Gambero
- Moosbichl
- Leonardo Hotel
- Harry's home Hotel
- BonApartHotel
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Burger King
- McDonald's
- Hunsinger in der Goldenen Gans
- Orexi Taverna
- Guenstigwohnen24.de
- Jagdschloss Residenz
- Hotel Miano
- RAM'S Food Market
- Sushi Sen
- Trattoria Grande
- Brotzeitoase
- Minoa
- 089 Burger & more
- Traublinger
- Brandl
- Mercure Hotel München Neuperlach Süd
- Hotel Perlach Allee
- Zur Aubinger Einkehr
- Johana's Feinkost und Wein
- Taverna Limoni
- Kochlöffel
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:59
- Free WiFi in all station areas.
- 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.
- De Broodzaak
- Kyoto Sushi & Grill
- Starbucks
- The Doner Company
- Wagamama
- Wurst & Schnitzelhaus
- Smullers
- Burger King
- Grand Café First Class
- Burgerij
- & many more
- The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
- NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
- Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
- Art’otel Amsterdam
- Located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
- 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access via Europaplein.
- Restaurant As
- Restaurant Riva
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Novotel Amsterdam City
- Holiday Inn Amsterdam
- Motel One Amsterdam
- Located in the main hall
- 284 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Hall 2: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line 50, Line 51
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available 24/7. Access via Julianaplein.
- Restaurant Amstelle
- Café Restaurant Dauphine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- true
- Amstel Hotel
- citizenM Amsterdam Amstel Hotel
- InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Belgium, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line 51, Line 53, Line 54
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via Orlyplein.
- Restaurant Helden
- Grand Café Hermes
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.70
- Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Sloterdijk
- Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station
- MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam City West
- Located in the main hall
- 500 places, partially covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Belgium, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: metro and local train platforms
- Hall 3: tram connections
- Metro: Line 50, Line 51
- Tram: Line 19
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Insulindeweg.
- Restaurant De Kas
- Wilde Zwijnen
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Pestana Amsterdam Riverside Hotel
- Hotel Arena
- The Manor Amsterdam
- Located in the main hall
- 345 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to various destinations
- Tram: Line 3, Line 7
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Parnassusweg.
- Restaurant As
- Gustavino
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- €0.50
- NH Amsterdam Zuid
- citizenM Amsterdam South
- Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South
- Located in the main hall
- 1500 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Belgium, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line 50, Line 51
- Tram: Line 5, Line 25
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Hoogoorddreef.
- Grand Café 3&20
- JinSo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Courtyard Amsterdam Arena Atlas
- Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Arena Boulevard
- Jaz in the City Amsterdam
- Located in the main hall
- 350 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to Belgium, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line 50, Line 54
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Moer
- Drovers Dog
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.70
- XO Hotels Couture
- WestCord Fashion Hotel Amsterdam
- Hotel King's Court
- Located in the main hall
- 150 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains and metro services
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Metro: Line 50, Line 51
- Tram: Line 1, Line 17
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- Closed on weekends
- Parking is available near the station, operated by the Science Park facilities.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.70
- 375 places, covered
- The station has a single entrance with two platforms for Sprinter services.
- Train: Sprinter service
- Bus: Line 40
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