- To Amsterdam from Berlin by train
- How to get from Berlin to Amsterdam by bus
- Choosing wings
- The car is not a luxury
Standard European tours most often cover several countries, thanks to the existence of a single Schengen visa. Russian travelers strive to make the program of their stay abroad as rich as possible, and therefore use all popular means of transport. If you have to plan a trip from Germany to the Netherlands and are looking for a way to get from Berlin to Amsterdam, take the plane for speed, or the train for European views.
To Amsterdam from Berlin by train
European railways have several types of trains, each of which is safe, comfortable and convenient for passengers. Over long distances, ICE (InterCity Express) trains are commonly used. They develop high speed and the tickets for them are the most expensive.
There is no direct flight from Berlin to Amsterdam, but you can get there with just one change in Duisburg. Several trains leave from Berlin Central Station daily to Duisburg. Travel time is about 4 hours. After a change, which takes from 30 to 40 minutes, passengers continue their journey by train to Amsterdam. Two hours later, the train arrives at the main station of the capital of the Netherlands. The total cost of travel in class 2 carriages ranges from 80 to 140 euros, depending on the day of the week, time of day, booking terms and discounts or options designed for various categories of passengers.
Useful information:
- The train station in Berlin is located at Europaplatz 1.
- You can get to it by S-Bahn trains S5, S7, S9, S75 and U-Bahn U55, as well as buses M41, M85, 120, 147 and 245.
- Details of timetables and ticket prices as well as reservations are available at www.bahn.de.
How to get from Berlin to Amsterdam by bus
The 650 kilometers separating the two European capitals can also be covered by bus. It will cost significantly less than traveling by train. There are several bus companies serving the route, the most popular of which are:
CityBus Express offers passengers to travel from Berlin to Amsterdam from the central bus station of the German capital. Travel time will be about 10.5 hours. The fare starts from 35 euros. Details are available at www.citybusexpress.com The MeinFernBusFixBus departs from the station at Alexanderplatz and arrives in Amsterdam 11 hours later. The fare starts from 60 euros, and the timetable is available on the website www.fixbus.de.
Berlin Bus Station is located at Masurenallee 4-6. It is open to passengers around the clock. While waiting for your flight, you can dine in the cafe, use the luggage storage service, send e-mails by connecting to the free wireless Internet and exchange currency. The easiest way to get to the ZOB station is to take the overground S-Bahn and underground U-Bahn trains (Messe-Nord and Kaiserdamm stations, respectively) or by buses 104, 139 and 149.
Choosing wings
European low-cost airlines offer the fastest and relatively inexpensive way to get from Berlin to Amsterdam. A flight on board the EasyJet airline will cost only 50-60 euros in both directions. A direct flight will take no more than an hour and a half.
Berlin's international airport is called Tegel and is located a few kilometers from the center of the German capital. Passengers will be able to get there by TXL bus. It starts every 10 minutes during the day from the stop at Alexanderplatz. From the sleeping areas of Berlin, it is more convenient to go by bus routes NN109, 128 and X9. The ticket price is about 2.5 euros.
The easiest way to get from Schiphol Airport to the Dutch capital is by electric train. It departs from the Schiphol Plaza station, equipped right at the exit from the arrivals area. Trains leave every 15 minutes from 6.00 to 24.00. Bus travel is cheaper. The bus stop is next to the train station. The fastest way to get passengers to the center of Amsterdam is the bus routes NN 197 and 370. The ticket price is about 5 euros.
The car is not a luxury
When considering the possibility of traveling from Berlin to Amsterdam by car, remember to comply with traffic rules. European laws are particularly harsh and the driver faces hefty fines for violations.
When you set off, check if the countries you are visiting require toll road permits. They are called vignettes, and their cost is about 10 euros for the same number of days in each country.
Parking in the cities of Germany and the Netherlands is paid and the cost of an hour of parking starts from 2 euros. There is a serious problem with parking spaces in Amsterdam, and even if you manage to find them, be prepared to pay from 6 euros per hour to park your car.
The price of one liter of gasoline in Germany and the Netherlands is approximately 1.4 and 1.7 euros, respectively. The cheapest fuel is usually found at gas stations near large shopping centers. At gas stations on the highway, gasoline is about 10% more expensive.
After leaving Berlin, take the A2 motorway.
All prices in the material are approximate and given as of January 2017. It is better to check the exact fare on the official websites of the carriers.
