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【Amsterdam to Berlin by Train】Train Guide &Tickets &Top Destinations

# Berlin

# Amsterdam

# Travel Tips

OneVoyager

Jul 15, 2025

Contents

Amsterdam to Berlin by Train | Introduction
Amsterdam to Berlin by Train | Carriages and Services
- Amsterdam to Berlin by Train | Exploring different trains
- Amsterdam to Berlin by Train | Exploring Carriage Types and Services
- Amsterdam to Berlin by Train | First vs. Standard Class: What's the Difference?
- Amsterdam to Berlin by Train | Dining Services on Board
Amsterdam to Berlin by Train | Ticketing
- Amsterdam to Berlin by Train | How to Buy Tickets
- Amsterdam to Berlin by Train | How to Collect Your Tickets
- Amsterdam to Berlin by Train | How to Refund Tickets
Amsterdam to Berlin by Train | Routes and Top Spots to Visit
- Amsterdam to Berlin by Train | Anne Frank House
- Amsterdam to Berlin by Train | Van Gogh Museum
- Amsterdam to Berlin by Train | Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
- Amsterdam to Berlin by Train | Brandenburg Gate
- Amsterdam to Berlin by Train | Berlin Wall Memorial Park

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How to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin? Know the train carriages and services, ticketing information, and top destinations to visit in one article!

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The journey departs from Amsterdam Central Station, traversing the countryside of the Netherlands and Germany. It takes approximately 6 to 7 hours and covers about 650 kilometers, passing through important cities such as Hanover and Wolfsburg, and finally arriving at Berlin Central Station, one of Europe's largest train stations and a marvel of modern architecture in Berlin. Travelers can enjoy the canal views in Amsterdam and explore history and modern art in Berlin, experiencing the charm of Europe!

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Day Trains

Intercity (IC) Direct Train: Several departures daily, with a one-way journey taking about 6–6.5 hours, no transfers required.

ICE/IC Combination: Requires transfers in places like Hanover, with a total travel time ranging from 6 to 7.5 hours.

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Night Trains

Good Night Train(European Sleeper Train): Departs in the evening and arrives in the morning, taking about 8 hours. It features reclining seats, power outlets, restrooms, and offers drinks, snacks, and a light breakfast on board.

City Night Line (seasonal): Offers economy and premium sleeper compartments (double-deck soft sleepers/premium compartments with showers).

Carriage Types

First Class：

Seating Arrangement: The first-class seats are configured in 6-seat mini-compartments with an aisle at one side of the train. This seating arrangement means you will be facing directly opposite someone when the compartment is fully occupied.

Seat Comfort：First-class seats are very comfortable and softer than the second-class seats. They offer more space and comfort, making them ideal for a long journey like the 5.5 to 7-hour trip from Amsterdam to Berlin.

Additional Services：In first class, you can expect complimentary food and drinks served directly to you。Seat reservations are freely included with full-flex first-class tickets。

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Second Class：

Seating Arrangement：Second-class seats are mainly in a 2-2 open plan configuration with “airline style” unidirectional seating. There are also 4-seater tables where the seating changes direction. Additionally, there are a few mini compartments reserved for families with children.

Seat Comfort：The second-class seats are comfortable but a bit firm. After about 3 hours, you might start to feel some discomfort. However, the legroom is very good, better than an economy class seat on a plane.

Additional Services：Seat reservations for second class are not mandatory outside of peak season, but it is recommended to pay the extra €5.20 per seat to ensure you get a dedicated seat。

Train Services

IC：

Current Fleet：The current trains operating on this route are the first-generation Intercity cars, which are spacious, smooth-riding, and comfortable.

Facilities：On board, you will find comfortable seating, space for luggage, and free WiFi as standard on most services.There is no bistro car; instead, a refreshment trolley service is available。

European Sleeper Train：

Service Frequency：This train runs three times a week.

Carriage Types：It offers sleeping-car and couchette options for a more comfortable overnight journey.

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Item	First Class	Second Class
Seating Layout	2+1 arrangement, leather seats, recline to 180°	2+2 arrangement, fabric seats, reclinable
Space	Extended legroom, reading lamp at seat	Standard legroom
Services	Free newspapers/magazines, at-seat meal service	Self-service dining available for purchase
Power & Wi-Fi	220V outlet per seat, USB charging, free Wi-Fi	220V outlet per seat, free Wi-Fi
Price	Approximately €110–140	Approximately €70–100

ICE

Dining Car Service: ICE trains typically have a dedicated dining car offering a wide range of food and beverage options. Passengers can enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner, including German specialties, as well as various snacks and drinks.

Vending Machines: Some ICE trains are equipped with vending machines in the carriages, providing drinks and snacks for passengers to purchase at any time.

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Dining Car Service: IC trains are also equipped with dining cars, offering hot and cold meals, drinks, and snacks. Passengers can dine in the dining car and enjoy meals during their journey.

Mobile Trolley Service: On some IC trains, staff push a trolley through the carriages selling drinks and snacks, making it convenient for passengers to purchase.

Night Trains:

Nighttime Dining: On trains departing at night, simple hot drinks and snacks are usually available.

Breakfast Service: The next morning, the train provides breakfast for passengers, typically consisting of coffee or tea with bread or other simple foods.

Purchase Channels: Train tickets from Amsterdam to Berlin can be purchased on platforms such as Trip.com, RailClick, and Eurail.

Ticket Prices: Prices typically range from €39 to €139, depending on the time of purchase, seat type, and whether it's a peak period.

Ticket Collection Methods

E-tickets:

After purchasing, you will receive an email containing the e-ticket. The e-ticket usually includes a QR code, which you can display directly on your mobile phone for the train conductor to check.

If you are using the Rail Planner app, you can also view and display the e-ticket within the app.

Paper Tickets:

If you need a paper ticket, you can print it at the automatic ticket machines or ticket counters at Amsterdam Central Station using your order confirmation number and valid identification.

Ticket Collection Notes

Netherlands Segment: In the Netherlands, you need to scan the QR code of the e-ticket both when entering and exiting the station. Therefore, ensure that your e-ticket can be displayed properly.

Germany Segment: German train stations typically do not have entry gates; conductors will check tickets on board. Therefore, you only need to have your e-ticket or paper ticket ready.

Full Price Tickets:

Before the day of departure (inclusive): Free refund, full amount refunded to the original payment method.

On the day of departure and thereafter: €19 refund fee deducted, remaining amount refunded.

Discounted Tickets:

Before the day of departure (inclusive): €10 fee deducted, remaining amount refunded as a voucher.

On the day of departure and thereafter: No refunds or cancellations accepted.

Super Discounted Tickets:

Non-refundable: These tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged.

💡Note: Specific refund policies may vary depending on the type of train. Be sure to confirm the refund policy for your ticket type when purchasing!

The Anne Frank House is located in the center of Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is the place where Anne Frank and her family hid during the Nazi occupation. This site is not only the birthplace of "The Diary of Anne Frank" but also a museum commemorating Anne Frank and the victims of the Holocaust. The museum preserves as much of the original facilities and furnishings as possible, displaying Anne's diary, photographs, and other personal items, vividly recreating the daily life of her and the other people in hiding.

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🎫Tickets

Adult: €16

Youth (ages 10-17): €7

Children (ages 0-9): Free

Euro<26 Card holders: €7

🕙Opening Hours

April to October: 09:00-22:00

November to March: 09:00-19:00

Special Dates: On King's Day (April 26), open from 09:00-17:00; closed on Yom Kippur (October 2, 2025).

🚇Transportation

Tram: Take tram 13 or 17, get off at Westermarkt station, and walk approximately 4 minutes.

Walking: From Amsterdam Central Station, it's about a 20-minute walk.

The Van Gogh Museum is located at Museumplein in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and houses the largest collection of Van Gogh's works in the world, including over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 850 letters. The museum displays many of Van Gogh's famous works, such as "The Potato Eaters," "Almond Blossom," and "The Sower." Additionally, it showcases works by other 19th-century artists for visitors to compare.

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🎫Tickets

Adults: Ticket + multimedia guide, €27.75; ticket only, €24.

Youth and children (ages 0-17): Free.

🕙Opening Hours

Monday to Thursday and Sunday: 09:00-18:00

Friday: 09:00-22:00

Last entry: 30 minutes before closing.

🚇Transportation

Tram: Take tram lines 2, 3, 5, or 12 to Van Baerlestraat station, then walk.

Bus: Take bus lines 347 or 357 to Museumplein station.

The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam is the largest museum in the Netherlands, originally established as the Royal Art Gallery by the Dutch royal family in The Hague in 1800, and moved to Amsterdam in 1808. The new Gothic-style building was completed in 1885. The museum has over 260 exhibition rooms, divided into departments such as painting, sculpture, decorative arts, Dutch history, Asian art, and prints. The painting department is the core of the museum, renowned for Dutch paintings from the 17th-century "Golden Age," including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Frans Hals, with Rembrandt's large-scale painting "The Night Watch" being the most notable.

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🎫Tickets

Adults: €17.5

Children 18 and under: Free

Audio guide: €5 for adults.

🕙Opening Hours

Monday to Sunday: 09:00-17:00

Last entry: 16:30

Special holidays: Open until 18:00 on Christmas Day; closed on January 1.

🚇Transportation

Tram: Take tram lines 2 or 5 to the Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum station.

Metro: Take the metro to Museumplein station, then walk.

The Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor) is a famous landmark in the center of Berlin, Germany. Originally a city gate of Berlin, it was named after the road to Brandenburg. In 1788, Prussian King Frederick William II ordered its reconstruction to commemorate Prussia's victory in the Seven Years' War. Designed by architect Carl Gotthard Langhans, it was completed in 1791, modeled after the Propylaea of the Acropolis in Athens. At the top center of the gate is a bronze sculpture of the goddess of victory, about 5 meters high, driving a quadriga, symbolizing victory in war.

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🎫Tickets

The Brandenburg Gate is free to visit.

🕙Opening Hours

The Brandenburg Gate is open all day.

🚇Transportation

Metro: Take line U55 to Brandenburger Tor station.

Light rail: Take lines S1/S2/S25 to Brandenburger Tor station.

Bus: Take lines 100, 248, 257, etc.

The Berlin Wall (German: Berliner Mauer) was a significant symbol of Germany's division during the Cold War, constructed by the East German government in 1961 to separate East and West Germany and prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West. The Berlin Wall stretched 155 kilometers and consisted of concrete walls, barbed wire, watchtowers, fortifications, and trenches. In 1989, amid political changes in Eastern Europe, the East German government opened the border, and the Berlin Wall was dismantled, symbolizing the end of the Cold War. Today, the remains of the Berlin Wall are preserved as historical memorials, including the Berlin Wall Memorial Park and the East Side Gallery.

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🎫Tickets

Free entry.

🕙Opening Hours

Berlin Wall Memorial Park: 08:00-22:00

🚇Transportation

Berlin Wall Memorial Park: Located at Bernauer Str. 111, 13355 Berlin, accessible by light rail lines S1, S2, S25 to Nordbahnhof or metro line U8 to Bernauer Straße.