Amsterdam to Berlin: Train Time by the New ICE, or the Cheaper Bus

Amsterdam to Berlin takes about 5 hours 30 minutes on the new direct ICE, running every 2 hours from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin Hauptbahnhof, city centre to city centre. Modern ICE3neo trains took over the route in late 2025, with a restaurant car, power sockets and free WiFi, from around EUR 40 on advance fares. FlixBus coaches take around 9 hours, including overnight runs, for the lowest fares. Flights exist but add two airport transfers. Here is how the times and fares compare.

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Fastest overall	Direct ICE, about 5h30 centre to centre
Frequency	Direct trains every 2 hours
Cheapest	FlixBus coach, or a cheap advance ICE fare
Route	Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin Hbf, about 660 km

Mode	Operator	Duration	Approx fare	Overnight
Train	ICE (DB / NS International) Direct, every 2 hours, Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin Hauptbahnhof on the new ICE3neo. Restaurant car, power sockets and free WiFi. Book ahead for low fares from about EUR 40.	about 5h30	approx €40 to €90	No	Check on 12Go →
Bus	FlixBus coach Cheapest, much slower than the train, with overnight departures that save a hotel night, plus frequent daytime runs.	about 9 hours	approx €20 to €45	Yes	Check on 12Go →
Flight	KLM / easyJet / Ryanair Quick in the air but adds two airport transfers, so rarely faster than the train door to door.	about 1h20 plus airport time	approx €45 to €140	No	Compare on Kiwi →

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How long is the train from Amsterdam to Berlin?

About 5 hours 30 minutes on the new direct ICE, running every 2 hours from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin Hauptbahnhof, city centre to city centre.

What is the Amsterdam to Berlin train time?

The direct ICE covers Amsterdam to Berlin in about 5h30 on the new ICE3neo trains, a big improvement over the older stock, with departures every 2 hours.

Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Berlin?

Yes. DB and NS International run a joint direct ICE every 2 hours from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin Hauptbahnhof with no change.

How much is the train from Amsterdam to Berlin?

Advance fares start from about EUR 40 if you book ahead, rising closer to departure. FlixBus coaches are cheaper from about EUR 20 but take around 9 hours.

What is the best way to get from Amsterdam to Berlin?

The direct ICE is the best all-round option: about 5h30, every 2 hours, centre to centre, with a restaurant car and WiFi. FlixBus is cheaper if you are counting every euro, and flying rarely wins door to door.

Hotel options and prices come from Agoda and update at booking time; sample data shown if live pricing is unavailable. Transport fares are estimates, confirmed on 12Go.