Berlin to Amsterdam

Travelling between Berlin and Amsterdam is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,302.04 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 81.55.

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 12 hours to travel between Berlin and Amsterdam depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Berlin and Amsterdam. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Bus+train does a much slower job and take about 11h 48m to reach Amsterdam.

Travelling between Berlin and Amsterdam can be as cheap as USD 81.55 if you opt for a EasyJet flight and as expensive as USD 1,302.04 if you buy a Daytrip taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

• 8 from Berlin to Amsterdam starting from 06:00 Berlin Brandenburg Airport until 17:30 Berlin Brandenburg Airport
• 6 from Berlin to Amsterdam starting from 05:46 Berlin Main until 15:46 Berlin Main
• 4 from Berlin to Amsterdam starting from 00:00 Berlin Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Berlin Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Berlin to Amsterdam.

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Berlin to Amsterdam, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 81.56.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Berlin and Amsterdam

EasyJet, KLM

Bus

Travelling from Berlin to Amsterdam overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Berlin and Amsterdam

FlixBus

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Berlin and Amsterdam

Daytrip

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

• 50% decided to fly
• 50% bought a taxi ride