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Leave at 09:55 and travel via Hamburg: 5h12 with 1 change, which is usually easy to make.
Watch the connection in Rheine
Arriving on the ICE 145, you have 2 minutes. That connection was made on 0% of trips (measured July 2026, August 2026, September 2026). If in doubt, pick a later connection or a flexible ticket.
Sleep on the way
From Amsterdam take the NJ 40421 at 18:01 and arrive at 00:22. It saves a hotel night and you arrive rested.
How punctual is this route?
This train is often late. Plan generous connections and choose a flexible ticket.
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Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 5h34 | ± 3h40 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 16 kg | ± 50 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (5h09) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 0h30 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 466 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 395 km × 0.126 kg/km, including high-altitude effects.
- Source: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Hamburg?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Hamburg takes 5h09. Most journeys have 1 change.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Hamburg?
No, you change trains at least 1 time, usually in Hamburg or Osnabrück.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Hamburg?
Yes. You travel overnight and arrive rested in the morning.
Where can I book a train ticket to Hamburg?
You can compare prices at Omio. Booking early is usually cheaper, especially for ICE trains and night trains.
How punctual is the train to Hamburg?
The ICE 143 arrived on time in Osnabrück Hbf on 62% of trips, with an average delay of 7 minutes (July 2026, August 2026, September 2026).
