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Cross-border route · Europe
Amsterdã–Berlim by train
By train from the Netherlands to Berlim: about six hours without changes, through the Dutch interior and northern Germany, from central station to central station.
the Netherlands
Germany
2 cities 2 countries
In the photo: Bad Bentheim Castle (Burg Bentheim)
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The route
What is Amsterdã–Berlim by train
The direct train between Amsterdã and Berlim covers the route in about 5 hours 50 minutes, without changes. It departs from Amsterdam Centraal, crosses the east of the Netherlands via Hilversum, Amersfoort, Apeldoorn, Deventer and Hengelo, crosses the border at Bad Bentheim and continues via Osnabrück and Hannover to Berlim, where it stops in Spandau, at the central station (Hauptbahnhof) and at Südkreuz.
The line, which for many years was operated by the Intercity Berlin, is now served by Deutsche Bahn's ICE, with about five direct trains per day. The Netherlands and Germany are in the Schengen area and use the euro: there is no passport control on the train.
It’s a one-day journey, with flat polder landscapes, forests and small towns out the window. The most common approach is to spend a few days in Amsterdã, take the morning train and arrive in Berlim in the afternoon, with time for initial sightseeing.
The map
2 cities in 2 countries
Outlines: Natural Earth, public domain. Adapted by Cidade Turismo.
The journey
City by city
Distances and times are approximate: check before you set out.
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1 · the Netherlands
Amsterdã
The route begins at Amsterdam Centraal, on the banks of the IJ and a few minutes' walk from the canals. Amsterdã requires at least two days: the canals, the Jordaan, the Rijksmuseum, the Museu Van Gogh and Anne Frank’s house. Along the way, already in the east of the Netherlands, the train stops at Hilversum, Amersfoort, Apeldoorn, Deventer and Hengelo; in Germany, at Bad Bentheim, Rheine, Osnabrück, Bünde and Hannover.
→ Berlim cerca de 5h50 ICE direto da Deutsche Bahn, com paradas em Hilversum, Amersfoort, Apeldoorn, Deventer, Hengelo, Bad Bentheim, Rheine, Osnabrück, Bünde, Hannover e Spandau.
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2 · Germany
Berlim
The train arrives in Berlim via Spandau and stops at the central station (Hauptbahnhof), near the Reichstag and the Portão de Brandemburgo, continuing to Südkreuz. Berlim requires at least two days: the Portão de Brandemburgo, Museum Island, the Holocaust Memorial, what remains of the Wall at the East Side Gallery and the Kreuzberg neighborhood. Potsdam is about half an hour away by regional train.
How to travel
The way and the tickets
By direct train, with a ticket purchased in advance. Seat reservation is not mandatory but is recommended, because the train is often full. There is no check-in: just find the train on the departures board and board.
Best time to go
When to go: month by month
From May to September, with long days and mild temperatures. The tulip season in the Netherlands usually runs from mid-March to mid-May. In December there are Berlin Christmas markets.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Planning
Planning the trip
How many days
The train covers the whole route in about 5 hours 50 minutes. To explore both cities at a relaxed pace, allow 6 to 8 days; with 4 days, two in each.
Who it is for
For those who want to combine the Netherlands and Germany without flying, who enjoy watching the scenery through the window, and who prefer to travel with their luggage alongside them, from city center to city center.
Your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Amsterdã–Berlim by train
Quanto tempo leva o trem de Amsterdã a Berlim?
Cerca de 5 horas e 50 minutos no trem direto, de Amsterdam Centraal à estação central de Berlim. Em alguns horários há paradas a mais, e o tempo pode variar.
Quantos trens diretos há por dia?
Cerca de cinco trens diretos por dia em cada sentido. Fora deles, dá para ir com uma troca de trem na Alemanha; o aplicativo da Deutsche Bahn mostra as opções.
Precisa reservar assento?
Não é obrigatório, mas é recomendado: o trem costuma ir cheio, principalmente às sextas, aos domingos e nas férias. Em alguns períodos de verão a reserva pode passar a ser obrigatória; confira ao comprar.
Tem onde comer no trem?
O ICE costuma ter vagão-restaurante ou bistrô. Em viagem de seis horas, vale levar água e um lanche, caso o serviço esteja fechado.
Dá para parar no caminho?
Sim, com bilhetes separados. Hannover e Osnabrück são as cidades maiores da linha na Alemanha, e Deventer, na Holanda, tem um centro antigo à beira do rio IJssel.