What is the cheapest way to get from Schengen to Amsterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Schengen to Amsterdam is to bus which costs €21 - €50 and takes 7h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Schengen to Amsterdam?

The fastest way to get from Schengen to Amsterdam is to line 402 bus and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs €75 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Schengen and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Schengen to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Schengen, Ennen am Doref and arriving at Amsterdam Sloterdijk via Luxembourg and Arlon Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Schengen and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Schengen to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Perl and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Trier, Hauptbahnhof, Koblenz Hbf and Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Schengen to Amsterdam?

The distance between Schengen and Amsterdam is 464 km. The road distance is 396.2 km.

How do I travel from Schengen to Amsterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Schengen to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs €40 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Schengen to Amsterdam?

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Schengen to Amsterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schengen to Amsterdam bus from?

Schengen to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arlon Gare station.

Where do I catch the Schengen to Amsterdam train from?

Schengen to Amsterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Perl station.

Train or bus from Schengen to Amsterdam?

The best way to get from Schengen to Amsterdam is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €50 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Schengen to Amsterdam bus arrive?

Schengen to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Schengen to Amsterdam train arrive?

Schengen to Amsterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Schengen to Amsterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Schengen to Amsterdam is 396 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Schengen to Amsterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Schengen to Amsterdam?

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Where can I stay near Amsterdam?

There are 2716+ hotels available in Amsterdam.

Schengen to Amsterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 402 bus

There are 9 ways to get from Schengen to Amsterdam by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
7h 18m
€44–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arlon Gare to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N831
7h 54m
€21–50
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
7h 46m
€58–145
Drive 396.2 km
1. Drive from Schengen to Amsterdamcar 396.2 km
5h 5m
€70–100
Line 402 bus to Luxembourg, fly
1. Take the bus from Schengen, Ennen am Doref to Luxembourg, Gare Rocadebus
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LUX - AMS
4h 48m
€79–259
Train via Maastricht
1. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic
2. Take the train from Maastricht to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
7h 30m
€45–164
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Perl to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice / ...
4. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
7h 34m
€77–232
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Luxembourgtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
7h
€106–297
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Perl to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
4. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
7h 27m
€155–359

Schengen to Amsterdam by bus and train

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7h 18mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 463.8 km
Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Schengen, Luxembourg and Amsterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Schengen, Ennen am Doref to Amsterdam Centraal via Luxembourg, Gare Rocade, Luxembourg, Bruxelles-Midi, and Brussel-Zuid in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Arlon Gare to Amsterdam Sloterdijk 6 times a week. Tickets cost €21–50 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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