Our travel advice
Our top pick
Leave at 08:01 and travel via Stuttgart: 8h46 with 1 change, which is usually easy to make.
Book the 08:01 train →Sleep on the way
From Amsterdam take the NJ 403 at 20:15 and arrive at 09:50. It saves a hotel night and you arrive rested.
Route map
All trains from Amsterdam to Konstanz
Tickets for the 08:01 train →Tickets for the 20:15 train →Tickets for the 10:01 train →The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Amsterdam
- Departures: 2 in the morning, 0 in the afternoon and 1 in the evening.
- Operators: NS International, DB, SBB and ÖBB.
- Usual change points: Zurich, Stuttgart and Cologne.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; times in Amsterdam time.
The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 08:01 and covers about 740 km of track through the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland. You spend 7h52 on the train plus 54 minutes changing trains, averaging 94 km/h.
- 08:01
13:33ICE 1255 · NS International
Amsterdam Centraal → Stuttgart Hbf5h32 · ± 580 km · 6 intermediate stops · through the Netherlands and Germany - ⇄Change at Stuttgart Hbf: 54 minutes.
Comfortable: time to grab food or step outside. - 14:27
16:47IC 52383 · DB Fernverkehr (Codesharing)
Stuttgart Hbf → Konstanz Bahnhof2h20 · ± 160 km · 6 intermediate stops · through Germany and Switzerland
In numbers
Where you cross the border
- Border the Netherlands → Germany: around 09:36 (1h35 after departure), on the ICE 1255.
- Border Germany → Switzerland: around 16:46 (8h45 after departure), on the IC 52383 between Stuttgart Hbf and Konstanz Bahnhof.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:01 | 16:47 | 8h46 | 1 | Stuttgart | RecommendedFastest |
| 10:01 | 21:50 | 11h49 | 2 | Cologne, Zurich | |
| 20:15 | 09:50 +1 | 13h35 | 1 | Zurich | Night train |
Calculated from the timetable for a regular Tuesday (Transitous) and measured arrival times from Rijden de Treinen. Borders: Natural Earth.
How punctual is the train to Konstanz?
This train is reliable: a normal connection time is fine.
Measured: 80 trips of the NJ 403, arriving in Zürich HB, August 2026, September 2026, October 2026. "On time" = at most 5 minutes late; cancellations are counted separately. Source: Rijden de Treinen train archive (CC BY 4.0). Full method · downloadable data.
Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 9h11 | ± 4h00 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 26 kg | ± 83 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (8h46) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 0h50 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 740 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 656 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 Konstanz?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Konstanz takes 8h46. Most journeys have 1 change.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Konstanz?
No, you change trains at least 1 time, usually in Zurich or Stuttgart.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Konstanz?
Yes. You travel overnight and arrive rested in the morning.
Where can I book a train ticket to Konstanz?
You can compare prices at Omio. On ICE trains, the advance Sparpreis fares are the cheapest, and for night trains, booking early gives you the widest choice of couchettes and sleepers.
How punctual is the train to Konstanz?
The NJ 403 arrived on time in Zürich HB on 94% of trips, with an average delay of 4 minutes (August 2026, September 2026, October 2026).
Which countries does the train from Amsterdam to Konstanz pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Konstanz?
By rail it is about 740 km; as the crow flies 607 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Konstanz?
Border the Netherlands → Germany: around 09:36 (1h35 after departure), on the ICE 1255. Border Germany → Switzerland: around 16:46 (8h45 after departure), on the IC 52383 between Stuttgart Hbf and Konstanz Bahnhof.
