To Braunschweig by train
With ICE
Quickly to the heart of Braunschweig
- From € 30 one-way trip with ICE
- Travel time Amsterdam – Braunschweig: 5.04 hrs
- Tip! Early booking = lowest prices
Braunschweig is a small town with many modern buildings, but also half-timbered houses in quaint streets. The modern, colourful building Happy Rizi house is located in the historic district. The river Oker runs around the city. It's nice to go canoeing with friends, family, or children. Afterward, you can relax at the city beach. Braunschweig offers you a beautiful combination of city and nature!
Travel information Braunschweig
With the international train ICE, you can travel with Amsterdam Central Station and just change trains once in Hanover to get to Braunschweig. During your trip you will have all you need to have a pleasant journey and relax in a comfortable chair.
Overview travel time to Braunschweig
| Route | Travel time | Transfer | Header | Header |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam - Braunschweig | 5.04 | 1 | Content | Content |
| Amersfoort - Braunschweig | 4.28 | 1 | Content | Content |
| Utrecht - Braunschweig | 4.57 | 2 | Content | Content |
| Rotterdam - Braunschweig | 5.53 | 2 | Content | Content |
| Arnhem - Braunschweig | 4.53 | 2 | Content | Content |
For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner
Prices train tickets Braunschweig
No trip is the same. We are very aware of this and therefore offer a fitting rate for every travel situation.
The price depends on
- The moment of booking - Early booking means lowest prices
- Travel class - 1st or 2nd class
- Flexibility - Regarding changing or cancelling bookings
Options flexibility ICE
Supersparpreis Europa
- Always the most affordable tickets
- Available to book up to and including the day of travel, subject to availability
- Changes and cancellations not possible
Sparpreis Europa
- Affordable tickets
- Available to book up to and including the day of travel, subject to availability
- Changes and cancellations possible at a cost
Flexpreis Europa
- Available to book up to and including the day of travel
- Free to change up to and including the day of travel (except for reservation costs)
- Includes City-Ticket
*With a City-Ticket, travel free by bus, metro and tram on your day of arrival and departure in over 140 German cities. Included with Flexpreis, available at extra cost with Sparpreis and Supersparpreis.
View the full fare information for ICE
Book in advance and save money
The cheapest way to travel by train is to book early. Do you already know when you want to go? Then choose the Supersparpreis Europa fare. This is the most affordable fare, but it is tied to a fixed date, time and train. Changes or cancellations are not possible.
Tips for buying budget train tickets
- Book as early as possibly to have the most chance of getting the cheapest tickets.
- Travelling in the evening is often cheaper.
- For a weekend getaway, travel Sat-Sun-Mon instead of Fri-Sat-Sun.
- Book online to avoid booking fee.
Practical information
To make your train journey as smooth as possible, we have put together the most important practical information for you.
Facilities on board
ICE offers a comfortable travel experience with spacious seating, power sockets and Wi-Fi on board. In 1st class, you enjoy extra space and service. Your city break has already begun before you even arrive.
Read all about the facilities and practical details of ICE
Check the journey planner and app
Always check your journey in the journey planner beforehand. This keeps you informed of any delays or engineering works. Download the NS International App too for up-to-date travel information on the go.
Free access to the lounges
ITravelling in 1st class? You can relax comfortably before your train journey to Düsseldorf in the NS International Lounge in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, with a complimentary drink. You also have access to the 1st class lounge of Deutsche Bahn, where you can enjoy a free snack and drink (excluding the Supersparpreis rate (Europe) and the Sparpreis Europe rate).
Seat reservation
In the summer of 2026 (26 June to 31 August), a seat reservation for international trains is compulsory. Outside this period, reserving a seat is not required, but it is recommended. After booking, you will receive a confirmation with your carriage and seat number. Want to make sure you have a seat? Reserve online.
1st class reservation
When booking a 1st class full-flex ticket, the cost of the seat reservation is included in the price. You can often also indicate a seating preference when booking.
Braunschweig
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Walking tours in Germany
Hiking routes in Germany in the city and nature.
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