Amsterdam to Munich by train
Amsterdam Centraal to München Hbf takes about 7 hours by ICE: one direct morning train, others with one change, plus an overnight ÖBB Nightjet.
- Origin
- Amsterdam
- Destination
- Munich
- Main stations
- Amsterdam-Centraal to München Hbf
- Countries
- Netherlands, Germany
Amsterdam Centraal to München Hbf takes about 7 hours by ICE, with one direct train each morning and other departures needing one change.
Direct ICE or one change
The direct ICE leaves Amsterdam Centraal in the morning and reaches München Hbf in the afternoon, with stops including Utrecht, Arnhem, Cologne, Frankfurt Airport and Stuttgart. This is the train to aim for. You arrive with the rest of the day in Munich and no change on the way.
The other ICE International trains leave Amsterdam roughly every two hours for Düsseldorf. There you change to an ICE that runs through to München Hbf. The whole trip still takes about 7 hours.
Overnight on the ÖBB Nightjet
The Nightjet leaves Amsterdam Centraal in the early evening, calls at Utrecht and Arnhem, and reaches München Hbf early the next morning. It runs on many nights but not every night, so check your date, and takes about 12 hours.
The train splits on the way. Its Innsbruck carriages stop at München Hbf, but the Vienna carriages call only at München Ost, before dawn. Make sure your booking shows München Hbf as the arrival station.
A seat, couchette or sleeper reservation is compulsory and comes with the Nightjet ticket. On an Interrail or Eurail Pass you still pay a Nightjet reservation fee for your seat, couchette or bed. Pass places on each train are limited, so reserve as soon as your dates are fixed.
Tickets and fares
Second-class ICE tickets start from €38 one way. Supersparpreis and Sparpreis Europa are sold subject to availability, so the lowest prices go to early bookers. You choose between three fare types:
| Fare | Changes and refunds |
|---|---|
| Supersparpreis Europa | Fixed train, no changes or cancellations |
| Sparpreis Europa | Changes and cancellations for a fee |
| Flexpreis Europa | Free changes and cancellations until the day of travel |
Flexpreis Europa also includes a City-Ticket. It covers local buses, trams and metro on your arrival day in over 140 German cities.
A seat reservation on the ICE is optional for most of the year, but worth having on a trip of about 7 hours. From 25 June to 5 September 2027 it becomes compulsory for international ICE journeys.
On the Nightjet, one-way fares start from €35 for a seat, €55 for a couchette and €100 for a bed in a sleeper.
Works on the direct ICE in autumn 2026
The direct train changes on a few dates this autumn. On 3 and 4 October 2026 it starts at Utrecht Centraal, so you take a train from Amsterdam to Utrecht first. From 4 to 8 November 2026 it terminates at Stuttgart Hbf, where you change for Munich. From 10 to 16 November 2026 it leaves Amsterdam Centraal 30 minutes earlier than usual and runs via Venlo, skipping Arnhem.
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Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany's national railway, running ICE, IC and regional trains with Flexpreis, Sparpreis and Super Sparpreis fares.
Official website - Check times & prices
NS runs the Netherlands' domestic Intercity and Sprinter network, while NS International connects Belgium, Germany and beyond; Eurostar requires reservations.
Official website - Check times & prices
ÖBB is Austria's national railway, with Railjet high-speed and Nightjet sleeper services plus regional trains across Austria and neighbouring countries.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Munich?
Yes. One direct ICE a day runs from Amsterdam Centraal to München Hbf, leaving in the morning. The ÖBB Nightjet is direct too, overnight. Other daytime trains need one change, usually at Düsseldorf.
How long does the train from Amsterdam to Munich take?
About 7 hours by ICE, on the direct train or with one change. The Nightjet takes about 12 hours.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Munich?
Yes. On many nights, though not every night, the ÖBB Nightjet leaves Amsterdam Centraal in the early evening and reaches München Hbf early the next morning. Book the carriages for München Hbf; the Vienna carriages stop only at München Ost.
How much is the train from Amsterdam to Munich?
Second-class ICE tickets start from €38 one way, with the lowest prices going to early bookers. Nightjet fares start from €35 for a seat, €55 for a couchette and €100 for a bed in a sleeper.
Do I need a seat reservation on the ICE to Munich?
Not for most of the year, though a reserved seat is sensible on a 7 hour journey. From 25 June to 5 September 2027, reservations are compulsory on international ICE journeys.