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 €25 - €45 and takes 7h 56m.

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 44m and costs €130 - €320.

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, Gare Centrale routière and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

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 Hauptbahnhof and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Schengen to Amsterdam?

The distance between Schengen and Amsterdam is 505 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 15m and costs €75 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m 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 Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon 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 15m and costs €75 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 7h 56m.

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?

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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, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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 Perl to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
7h 15m
€78–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus FlixBus N831 / ...
7h 56m
€25–45
Drive 396.2 km
1. Drive from Schengen to Amsterdamcar 396.2 km
5h 5m
€71–102
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 44m
€130–320
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
7h 28m
€75–139
Train #2
1. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic
2. Take the train from Maastricht to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
7h 37m
€49–150
Train #3
1. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic
2. Take the train from Maastricht to Amsterdam Zuidtrain Nachttrein
8h 12m
€65–83
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 4m
€157–368
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 26m
€220–425

Schengen to Amsterdam by train

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7h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 505.5 km
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from Perl to Amsterdam Centraal via Trier, Hauptbahnhof, Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Amsterdam Sloterdijk 5 times a day. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 6h. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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