Amsterdam to Munich travel is possible by high-speed train, plane or coach.
Munich (München) is a major economic hub in Bavaria in the south of Germany and lies 660km south-east from Dutch capital Amsterdam.
Amsterdam to Munich travel overview |
[1] Amsterdam-Munich by Train
The Amsterdam to Munich trip can be done by rail during the day by ICE train or overnight using the NightJet service. The trips can be easily booked via the Trainline site here (multi-currencies) or at the NS International site (euros) with prices starting as low as €35 one-way.
1a. Amsterdam to Munich by ICE train
The ICE train service is jointly operated by DB (German Railways) and NS (Dutch Railways) and runs 1x daily between Amsterdam and Munich using modern ICE3M BR 406 variant trains.
Essentially it is part of the Amsterdam-Frankfurt ICE service which runs 6-7x daily. Since 2025 one train per day from Amsterdam has continued on to Munich Hbf – this replaced the 1x daily direct train to Basel.
The ICE train makes stops in Utrecht Central and Arnhem Central in the Netherlands then crosses the Dutch-German border at Emmerich.
On the German side it stops at Oberhausen, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Cologne (Köln), Frankfurt (M) Flughafen, Mannheim, Stuttgart, Ulm and Augsburg before arriving at Munich Hbf.
ICE 225 departs Amsterdam Central at 08:30 and arrives at Munich Hbf at 15:40, for a total journey time of 7 hours 9 mins.
For the reverse journey Munich to Amsterdam, ICE 224 departs Munich Hbf at 14:20 and arrives at Amsterdam Centraal at 21:29 – the same 7 hours 9 mins trip.
The ICE is a high speed train ans runs up to 300km/h on the Siegburg/Bonn-Frankfurt section and 250-280km/h between Mannheim and Ulm.
We recommend taking the direct train, however there will be various ICE train options which require a single change – usually at Düsseldorf or Frankfurt airport.
Amsterdam-Munich train ticket fares
Booking for Amsterdam-Munich rail fares open 180 days before travel.
The Amsterdam-Munich ICE train has 2nd class and 1st class tickets with the following possible fare components:
- Supersparpreis Europa – only valid on a specific departure and non-changeable/non-refundable. CHEAPEST
- Sparpreis Europa – a mid-flex fare only valid on a specific departure but which is changeable and refundable for a fee.
- Flexpreis Europa – a fully-flexible fare with unrestricted choice of trains and includes a City ticket for Berlin public transport. EXPENSIVE
Each component has a range of fare buckets – generally the further in advance you book, the more likely you will find the cheapest fare bucket.
For Amsterdam-Munich the cheapest one-way fare buckets are:
- €37.99 (2nd class) and €49.99 (1st class) for Supersparpreis Europa
- €44.99 (2nd class) and €58.99 (1st class) for Sparpreis Europa
- €223 (2nd class) and €403 (1st class) for Flexpreis Europa
Note these cheaper fares tend to be found on connecting services. We have found that prices on the direct service tend to be higher. Generally from about €69.99 (2nd class) and €89.99 (1st class) – but still cheaper than flying with checked bags.
Children 0-4 always travel free. In addition children ages 4-14 can travel free with any standard adult passenger on a (Super) Sparpreis fare – though you must include the child on your ticket when booking.
ICE (Amsterdam-Munich) train seats
The ICE Amsterdam-Munich service tends to be a double-length train with (2×8) 16 carriages – made up of twelve 2nd class carriages (seating 680) and four 1st class carriages (seating 198).
2nd class on the ICE has a 2-2 seat configuration. There is a special 5 seat family compartment (2nd class) available with adjacent baby changing facilities. A 2nd class seat reservation costs €5.20 extra and is highly recommended as the train can get busy.
In the summer (June to August) seat reservations are mandatory for international travel and are freely included with your ticket.
Overhead luggage racks on the ICE trains can accommodate small and medium size bags. There are also extra racks at the middle and end of the carriages.
1st class has seating in a 1-2 configuration. 1st class carriages can also have a smaller ‘quiet zone’ compartments. A 1st class reservation costs €6.50 though full-flex tickets include this.
In our opinion, both the 1st and 2nd class seats on the ICE trains are extremely comfortable.
Free WiFi is available to all passengers and there are power outlets accessible from each seat.
The ICE trains have a Bordrestaurant carriage serving hot meals at extra charge. 1st class passengers can order and get served at their seats.
Those with a full-flex 1st class ticket can access the DB lounge at Munich Hbf station; any international 1st class ticket holders can access the NS International lounge at Amsterdam Central.
With reasonable prices, a daily direct service, comfort and city-centre convenience we highly recommend the ICE train for travel between Amsterdam and Munich.
How to book online: Amsterdam-Munich train tickets can easily be booked at the Trainline site here or at the NS International site.
1b. Amsterdam to Munich by NightJet
Austrian Railways ÖBB operates a NightJet nightly train service both ways between Amsterdam and Vienna via Munich. This uses the latest generation of NightJet trains – with seats, couchettes, sleepers and mini-cabins.
The Amsterdam-departing train runs via Utrecht, Arnhem, Düsseldorf, Cologne and Frankfurt. It continues to Nuremberg where the train splits into a Munich-bound section (via Augsburg) and a Vienna-bound section via Linz.
The train departs from Amsterdam at 18:30, arriving in Munich at 06:13 the next day meaning a journey time of just under 12 hours.
From Munich the NightJet trains departs at 22:52 and arrives the following morning at Amsterdam Central at 09:59 – a journey of 11 hours 7 minutes.
One-way tickets prices for NightJet range as follows: €35-€165 for a 2nd class seat; €50-€230 for a couchette bunk (4-6 people); €100-€1,030 for a sleeper cabin for 1, 2 or 3 people.
The new NightJet trains also feature private mini cabins, a cocoon-like space featuring a 1.89m bed with breakfast included. They are good for solo travellers and are priced from €100.
How to book online: Amsterdam-Munich train tickets can easily be booked at the Trainline site here or at the NS International site
[2] Amsterdam-Munich by Air
The 2 respective national carriers operate services between Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and Munich Frans Jozef Strauss airport (MUC). Although the flight time is scheduled for around 90 minutes, the train trip is a more comfortable, relaxed option.
- Lufthansa (Star Alliance) operates up to 6x daily on the Amsterdam-Frankfurt route using Lufthansa or Lufthansa Cityline-branded Airbus A319/320 aircraft
- One-way Lufthansa fares start at €120 (Economy Light fare, hand-baggage only) and from €165 (Economy Classic fare, checked bag)
- KLM-Air France (Skyteam) operates up to 6x daily Amsterdam-Frankfurt flights with KLM-branded Boeing 737s or KLM Cityhopper/Air France Hop-branded Embraer 175/190 aircraft
- One-way KLM fares start at €129 (Light fare, hand-baggage only) and from €163 (Standard fare, checked bag)
[3] Amsterdam-Munich by Coach
The coach can be the cheapest travel option between Amsterdam and Munich although the travel time is much longer than the day train. Expect to sit on the bus for 11-15 hours!
- Flixbus operates multiple Amsterdam-Munich direct and connecting coach services daily
- The main coach stop in Amsterdam is at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station
- The main Flixbus stop at Munich is at Munich Bus station (next to Munich Hbf)
- Fares start at €31 one-way
- Flixbus allows 1 checked bag which is stowed in the luggage compartment
- It also allows 1 item of small hand baggage
Amsterdam Resources
Looking for a convenient hotel near Amsterdam Central station? Check out the stylish Kimpton-De Witt (IHG) which is a short walk from the station. For those on a budget the Ibis Amsterdam Centre is literally on top of the western edge of the station platforms.
The Iamsterdam City Card (1-5 days) offers free entry and discounts to numerous Amsterdam museums and attractions. It also includes a free public transport pass, a canal cruise and bike rental as well. You can order your Iamsterdam City Card online here
Munich Resources
In Munich you can book your hotel with Booking.com here. For a selection of activities and attractions in Munich book with GetYourGuide here
Germany and the Netherlands are both members of the Schengen Zone so it is (normally) not necessary to go through passport control when travelling between Amsterdam and Munich.
This article was originally published in 2013. Last checked and updated 5 February 2026.
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