East from the Netherlands to Germany

Amsterdam toBerlin.By train.

Compare the daytime ICE corridor with an overnight service, or add time in Hanover.

Schematic corridors · not railway track geometry

The route, explained

Travel by day, or compare an overnight journey.

Amsterdam and Berlin are connected by a daytime rail corridor and an overnight alternative. The main search leaves both endpoints open to the timetable: a sleeper's operating dates and accommodation need their own checks before you book.

Starting route

Daytime ICE

Amsterdam → Hanover → Berlin

The daytime ICE links Amsterdam Centraal with Berlin Hauptbahnhof. Hanover is part of the eastbound corridor, not an enforced change in this search. Compare the complete departure and arrival with the time you want to spend in Berlin.

Another way

Compare European Sleeper

Amsterdam → Berlin

European Sleeper offers an overnight alternative on selected operating days. Search your date for available timetable results, then check sleeping accommodation and ticket availability with the operator. A scheduled train in the planner does not guarantee a bed.

Another way

Stop in Hanover

Amsterdam → Hanover → Berlin

Make Hanover a stop with a night there before continuing east. It changes this from a through journey into a two-day trip. Check both departures and the fare conditions when buying the legs separately.

Choose a train, then a seat or berth

A daytime seat and a sleeper berth are different purchases. After comparing the timetable, inspect the operator's accommodation and reservation choices. Trainlink does not sell tickets or confirm space on a particular train.

Berlin Hauptbahnhof is a starting point

The main station is not the end of every traveller's journey. Include the local transfer to your accommodation, or a buffer before continuing towards Prague. An attractive arrival time can be more useful than a marginally shorter trip.

Before you set off

Is Amsterdam to Berlin a direct daytime journey?

Direct ICE services link the cities. Search your date to check whether the available results are direct or affected by a timetable change.

Does the sleeper run every night?

Do not assume that it does. Check European Sleeper's operating calendar and accommodation availability for your date before planning around an overnight departure.