Our travel advice
Our top pick
Leave at 08:01 and travel via Mannheim: 10h11 with 1 change, which is usually easy to make.
Book the 08:01 train →Watch the connection in Kempten
Arriving on the RE 57402, you have 9 minutes. That connection was made on 21% of trips (measured August 2026, September 2026, October 2026). If in doubt, pick a later connection or a flexible ticket.
Sleep on the way
From Amsterdam take the NJ 421 at 17:34 and arrive at 08:19. It saves a hotel night and you arrive rested.
Make a stopover in Frankfurt
The journey takes at least 10h11. Spend a night in Frankfurt and you'll be on the train for about six hours a day, with a bonus city.
Route map
All trains from Amsterdam to Oberstdorf
Tickets for the 08:01 train →Tickets for the 10:01 train →Tickets for the 12:01 train →Tickets for the 17:34 train →Tickets for the 20:15 train →The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Amsterdam
- Departures: 2 in the morning, 1 in the afternoon and 2 in the evening.
- Operators: DB Regio AG Bayern, DB, NS International and ÖBB.
- Usual change points: Augsburg, Frankfurt and Mannheim.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; times in Amsterdam time.
The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 08:01 and covers about 775 km of track through the Netherlands and Germany. You spend 9h41 on the train plus 30 minutes changing trains, averaging 80 km/h.
- 08:01
12:53ICE 1255 · NS International
Amsterdam Centraal → Mannheim Hbf4h52 · ± 489 km · 5 intermediate stops · through the Netherlands and Germany - ⇄Change at Mannheim Hbf: 30 minutes.
Comfortable: time to grab food or step outside. - 13:23
18:12ICE 2013 · DB
Mannheim Hbf → Oberstdorf, Bahnhof4h49 · ± 286 km · 8 intermediate stops · through Germany
In numbers
Where you cross the border
- Border the Netherlands → Germany: around 09:41 (1h40 after departure), on the ICE 1255.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:01 | 18:12 | 10h11 | 1 | Mannheim | RecommendedFastest |
| 10:01 | 20:43 | 10h42 | 2 | Frankfurt, Augsburg | |
| 12:01 | 22:43 | 10h42 | 2 | Frankfurt, Augsburg | |
| 17:34 | 08:19 +1 | 14h45 | 2 | Augsburg, Kempten | Night train |
| 20:15 | 13:19 +1 | 17h04 | 2 | Offenburg, Ulm | 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 Oberstdorf?
This train is often late. Plan generous connections and choose a flexible ticket.
Measured: 34 trips of the ICE 2013, arriving in Oberstdorf, 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 | ± 10h36 | ± 4h06 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 27 kg | ± 92 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (10h11) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 0h56 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 775 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 727 km × 0.126 kg/km, including high-altitude effects.
- Source: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Tip: international train tickets usually get more expensive as the departure date gets closer. Booking 1 to 3 months ahead is often cheapest.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Oberstdorf?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Oberstdorf takes 10h11. Most journeys have 1 change.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Oberstdorf?
No, you change trains at least 1 time, usually in Augsburg or Frankfurt.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Oberstdorf?
Yes. You travel overnight and arrive rested in the morning.
Where can I book a train ticket to Oberstdorf?
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 Oberstdorf?
The ICE 2013 arrived on time in Oberstdorf on 44% of trips, with an average delay of 16 minutes (August 2026, September 2026, October 2026).
Which countries does the train from Amsterdam to Oberstdorf pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands and Germany.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Oberstdorf?
By rail it is about 775 km; as the crow flies 673 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Oberstdorf?
Border the Netherlands → Germany: around 09:41 (1h40 after departure), on the ICE 1255.
