There are 6 ways to get from Amsterdam to Altenahr by train, bus, night train, car or plane
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Train • 5h 3m
41€ - 117€
Cheapest option
Bus • 9h 23m
18€ - 27€
4 alternative options
Train via Arnhem • 6h 55m
Night train, train • 5h 24m
32€ - 73€
Drive • 3h 11m
35€ - 55€
Fly, train • 5h 17m
72€ - 214€
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The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Altenahr is to bus which costs 18€ - 27€ and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Altenahr is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs 35€ - 55€.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Altenahr. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Altenahr via Duesseldorf Hbf and Remagen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Altenahr is 253 km. The road distance is 302.9 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Altenahr without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs 40€ - 120€.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Amsterdam to Altenahr, including transfers.
Amsterdam to Altenahr train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Altenahr is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs 40€ - 120€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 18€ - 27€ and takes 9h 23m.
The quickest flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Dusseldorf Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Amsterdam to Altenahr train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Remagen station.

- Distance: 252.7 km
- Duration: 5h 3m
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Altenahr, Germany?
You can take a train from Amsterdam to Altenahr via Duesseldorf Hbf and Remagen in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Amsterdam, Sloterdijk to Bonn, Marie-Kahle-Allee once daily. Tickets cost 12€ - 17€ and the journey takes 7h.

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 440€

Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 22€ - 50€
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 22€ - 30€
- 1st Class
- 35€ - 50€
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 30€
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 13€ - 19€
- 1st Class
- 22€ - 30€
Night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Bonn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 65€
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 27€ - 40€
- 1st Class
- 40€ - 65€

- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Remagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 20€ - 25€
- Website
- National Express Rail
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Bonn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 22€ - 28€
- Website
- National Express Rail

Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Remagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de

Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Remagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 21€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Remagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 35€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Abellio NRW

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Bonn Hbf to Altenahr
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 12€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de

- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Bonn Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 35€
- Website
- Nightjet

- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Amsterdam, Sloterdijk to Bonn, Marie-Kahle-Allee
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 17€
- Website
- RegioJet
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Altenahr is 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Amsterdam to Altenahr.
KLM offers flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Dusseldorf Airport.
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There are 239+ hotels available in Altenahr. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is to train which takes 13 min and costs 6€ - 13€.