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If you want to travel from Vienna to Amsterdam by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Vienna to Amsterdam by train to take around 14 hours 54 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 11 hours 9 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 20 trains per day running on this route, which spans 936 km. There's no need for any changes along the way, as there are direct trains available to Amsterdam. ÖBB trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Amsterdam.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Vienna to Amsterdam start from $65.88 when you book in advance.
If you want to know more about the journey, keep reading for train schedules, tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs, including first and last train times. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
ÖBB is the major railway company for Austria, subdivided into several subsidiaries, responsible for certain areas of transport, such as long distance and local transport, the operation of postal buses and the transport of goods. Railjet is ÖBB's high-speed train, which travels at speeds of up to 143 mph (230 km/h) and connects the main Austrian cities with Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Italy.
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Vienna to Amsterdam by booking early.§
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
The average journey time by train between Vienna and Amsterdam is 14 hours and 54 minutes, with around 20 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Vienna to Amsterdam is 11 hours and 9 minutes.
Train tickets from Vienna to Amsterdam can start from as little as $65.88 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Vienna to Amsterdam without having to change trains. There is 1 direct train from Vienna to Amsterdam each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from Vienna to Amsterdam leaves at 00:35. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Vienna to Amsterdam leaves at 20:10. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Vienna to Amsterdam cover a distance of around 582 miles (936 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Amsterdam to Vienna.