Our travel advice
Watch the connection in Kassel
Arriving on the NJ 421, you have 5 minutes. That connection was made on 0% 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 01:37. It saves a hotel night and you arrive rested.
Late arrival
The 17:34 departure only arrives at 01:23. Book a hotel with late check-in, or take an earlier train.
Direct train
There is a train to Würzburg with no changes.
Route map
All trains from Amsterdam to Würzburg
Tickets for the 08:00 train →Tickets for the 14:00 train →Tickets for the 08:01 train →Tickets for the 10:01 train →Tickets for the 14:01 train →The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Amsterdam
- Departures: 6 in the morning, 3 in the afternoon and 2 in the evening.
- Operators: DB, NS International, Eurostar, ÖBB and WestfalenBahn.
- Usual change points: Siegburg, Hanover and Frankfurt.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; times in Amsterdam time.
Which train should you take?
Take the 18:00 train: in 92% of measured trips you made every connection on this journey. Better avoid the 17:34 journey: it only worked in 0% of cases.
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Change at | Whole trip worked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 13:28 | 7h28 | Rheine, Hannover | – | |
| 06:10 | 13:37 | 7h27 | Brussels, Frankfurt | – | |
| 08:00 | 14:28 | 6h28 | Hannover | 80% | Tight |
| 08:01 | 14:36 | 6h35 | Siegburg | – | |
| 08:10 | 15:37 | 7h27 | Brussels, Frankfurt | – | |
| 10:01 | 16:36 | 6h35 | Siegburg | – | |
| 12:01 | 18:38 | 6h37 | Siegburg | – | |
| 14:00 | 20:28 | 6h28 | Hannover | 72% | Tight |
| 14:01 | 20:37 | 6h36 | Siegburg | – | |
| 17:34 | 01:23 | 7h49 | Kassel | 0% | Risky |
| 18:00 ★ | 03:52 | 9h52 | Hannover | 92% | Reliable |
"Whole trip worked" = chance you make every connection with at least 8 minutes to spare, calculated from real arrival times (Rijden de Treinen train archive, CC BY 4.0). ★ = our pick. How we measure.
The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 17:34 and covers about 613 km of track through the Netherlands and Germany. You spend 8h03 on the train, averaging 76 km/h.
- 17:34
01:37NJ 421 · ÖBB
Amsterdam Centraal → Würzburg Hbf8h03 · ± 613 km · 5 intermediate stops · through the Netherlands and Germany
In numbers
Where you cross the border
- Border the Netherlands → Germany: around 19:54 (2h20 after departure), on the NJ 421.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 13:28 | 7h28 | 2 | Rheine, Hanover | |
| 06:10 | 13:37 | 7h27 | 2 | Brussels, Frankfurt | |
| 08:00 | 14:28 | 6h28 | 1 | Hanover | Fastest |
| 08:01 | 14:36 | 6h35 | 1 | Siegburg | |
| 08:10 | 15:37 | 7h27 | 2 | Brussels, Frankfurt | |
| 10:01 | 16:36 | 6h35 | 1 | Siegburg | |
| 12:01 | 18:38 | 6h37 | 1 | Siegburg | |
| 14:00 | 20:28 | 6h28 | 1 | Hanover | |
| 14:01 | 20:37 | 6h36 | 1 | Siegburg | |
| 17:34 | 01:23 +1 | 7h49 | 1 | Kassel | |
| 17:34 | 01:37 +1 | 8h03 | 0 | – | RecommendedFewest changesNight train |
| 18:00 | 03:52 +1 | 9h52 | 1 | Hanover | |
| 20:15 | 06:35 +1 | 10h20 | 1 | Frankfurt | 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 Würzburg?
This train is reliable: a normal connection time is fine.
Measured: 92 trips of the NJ 421, arriving in Würzburg Hbf, 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 | ± 6h53 | ± 3h48 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 23 kg | ± 62 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (6h28) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 0h38 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 671 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 490 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
Which train should you take to Würzburg?
Take the 18:00 train: in 92% of measured trips you made every connection on this journey. Better avoid the 17:34 journey: it only worked in 0% of cases.
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Würzburg?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Würzburg takes 6h28. There is a direct train.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Würzburg?
Yes, there is a direct train from Amsterdam Centraal.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Würzburg?
Yes. You travel overnight and arrive rested in the morning.
Where can I book a train ticket to Würzburg?
You can compare prices at Omio. Eurostar fares rise as the train fills up, and tickets go on sale about 6 months ahead, and on ICE trains, the advance Sparpreis fares are the cheapest; for night trains, booking early gives you the widest choice of couchettes and sleepers.
How punctual is the train to Würzburg?
The NJ 421 arrived on time in Würzburg Hbf on 97% of trips, with an average delay of 1 minutes (August 2026, September 2026, October 2026).
Which countries does the train from Amsterdam to Würzburg pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands and Germany.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Würzburg?
By rail it is about 613 km; as the crow flies 453 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Würzburg?
Border the Netherlands → Germany: around 19:54 (2h20 after departure), on the NJ 421.
