Berlin to Amsterdam options compared
| Option | Duration | Price seen | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct ICE (DB / NS) | 5h42 to 6h (longer from October 2026) | Sparpreis from about €38, flexible €147-170 in 2nd class | Departure every two hours; seat reservation about €5.50 |
| GoVolta (low-cost direct train) | 6 to 7 h | from €10 on promotion | 3 departures a week since March 2026; check the days |
| Plane | about 1h20 in the air | variable | Add airport transfers: see Berlin BER airport |
Booking and prices
- Sparpreis: cheapest, tied to a specific train, not freely exchangeable. For a summer Friday booked a month ahead, expect €60 or more in second class.
- Flexpreis: valid on any train that day, dearer.
- Compulsory reservation: from 26 June to 31 August 2026, a seat reservation was compulsory on international trains (about €5.50 in second class); otherwise it is optional but advisable.
The Berlin-Hanover works
Works on the Berlin-Hanover line are announced from 2 October 2026 to December 2027, with trains diverted, including via Hamburg, and journeys about 70 minutes longer according to a press article. If your date falls in that period, check the exact duration of the route offered before buying.
On arrival
From Amsterdam Centraal the city is reachable on foot or by tram. To prepare the other end, see our guide to Berlin's main station and Berlin in 3 days. For other connections, also read Berlin to Hamburg by train and Paris to Berlin by train.
