ICE International
- Travel quickly and comfortably
- Electrical outlet at your seat
- Possibility of reserving a seat before departure
- WiFi in 1st and 2nd class
ICE International schedule
ICE International is the high-speed train that travels daily from the Netherlands to Germany and Switzerland. Travelling with ICE International is comfortable and relaxing. ICE International offers something exciting in travel: between Cologne and Frankfurt is travels as fast as 300 km/h!
Connections
Every day, ICE International connects the Randstad with Oberhausen, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Frankfurt and Basel. Every day, ICE International also travels directly to Basel, with connections to all major Swiss destinations..The up-to-date schedule can be found in the itinerary planner
| Route | Travel time | Change trains |
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| Amsterdam - Düsseldorf | 2.12 hrs | 0 |
| Rotterdam - Düsseldorf | 2.41 hrs | 1 |
| Schiphol - Düsseldorf | 2.29 hrs | 1 |
| Amsterdam - Cologne | 2.38 hrs | 0 |
| Rotterdam - Cologne | 2.58 hrs | 1 |
| Schiphol - Cologne | 2.56 hrs | 1 |
| Amsterdam - Frankfurt | 3.55 hrs | 0 |
| Rotterdam - Frankfurt | 4.25 hrs | 1 |
| Schiphol - Frankfurt | 4.14 hrs | 1 |
Departure stations
ICE International departs from three stations:
- Amsterdam Centraal
- Utrecht Centraal
- Arnhem Centraal
Arrival stations
ICE International brings you directly to ten stations in Germany and two in Switzerland:
ICE International prices
With ICE International you can travel from € 20 to Germany and from € 38 to Switzerland. The sooner you book the cheaper your ticket. You can book up to 180 days in advance.
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
One-way prices ICE International
| Route | Class | Supersparpreis Europa | Sparpreis Europa | Flexpreis Europa |
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| Amsterdam - Düsseldorf | 2nd class | € 20 | € 23 | € 63 |
| 1st class | € 28 | € 32 | € 103 | |
| Amsterdam - Cologne | 2nd class | € 20 | € 23 | € 69 |
| 1st class | € 30 | € 32 | € 114 |
Book in advance and save money
Do you already know what day and time you want to travel? Then choose for a Supersparpreis Europa rate: the best rate for the price-conscious travellers. You will not be able to cancel or rebook the ticket.
General tips for getting the cheapest 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.
Tickets ICE International
ICE International offers different tarif types for your journey. Choose from Flexpreis (Plus), Sparpreis or Sparpreis Europa tarif. Every tarif has different conditions.
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Until 1st day of valid for a fee of € 19 |
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| Cancellation prior to departure |
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Until 1st day of valid for a fee of € 19 |
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| Cancellation after departure |
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From 1st day of valid for a fee of € 19 | Without fee possible until last day of validity, afterwards a fee of € 19 will apply |
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| Presale period | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 |
| Availability of tickets | sufficient | sufficient | unlimited | unlimited |
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| In combination with BahnCard | Bahncard 25 Bahncard 50 | Bahncard 25 Bahncard 50 | Bahncard 25 Bahncard 50 Bahncard 100 | Bahncard 25 Bahncard 50 Bahncard 100 |
*Travel to/from the station with local public transport for a significant number of German destinations
Find out everything about ICE International rates here
Seat reservations
It is not mandatory to reserve a seat with ICE International. However, we advise you to do so. You will receive a confirmation of your seat reservation stating the carriage number and seat number.
Do you have a train ticket between the Netherlands and Germany without a seat reservation? And want to make sure you can sit down? Then you can reserve a seat online.
Seat reservation 1st class
When booking a first class full-flex ticket, the seat reservation costs are included in the price of your ticket.
ICE supplement for domestic travel
For domestic travel with ICE International (Amsterdam - Arnhem) a supplement is required. Passengers, travelling with a valid NS subscription, can travel with ICE International in the Netherlands without a supplement.
More about the ICE supplement for domestic travel
ICE International classes
IICE International has 2 travel classes: 1st class and 2nd class. In 1st class, you will benefit from additional advantages, such as greater comfort and extra legroom
2nd class
- Free WiFi
- 1 electrical outlet for every 2 seats
- In a number of ICE trains, there is a "kleinkind abteil" (closed off area where children can play)
- A "Panorama Lounge", where a glass wall has been placed so that passengers can enjoy the same view as the engine driver
- 37 cm legroom
1st class
- Seat reservation included in your full-flex ticket*
- Seat with adjustable back in a carriage with a middle or side aisle
- Free WiFi
- Free German newspapers
- A "Panorama Lounge", where a glass wall has been placed so that passengers can enjoy the same view as the engine driver
- 46 cm legroom
- 1 electrical outlet for every 2 seats
- Access to the NS International and DB Lounges (with the exception of Supersparpreis Europe and the Sparpreis Europe rate)
* Based on availability
Free access to the lounges
If you have a 1st class ticket, you can enjoy a free drink at the NS International Lounge in Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam. You also have access to the 1st class lounge of Deutsche Bahn at Berlin Hauptbahnhof, where you can enjoy a free snack and drink (with the exception of Supersparpreis Europe and Sparpreis Europe rate).
On board of ICE International
Locating your carriage
On ICE International trains, the carriage numbers are located next to the exterior doors. Your carriage number is printed on your ticket. When stepping onto the platform you can consult the signs that indicate where the carriages are located.
Travel information
Once on board, you will receive "Ihr Reiseplan", a folder that lists the stops the train will make and gives information about departure and arrival times at each station, information about connecting trains, and the services that are available on board. Please also listen to announcements for extra information.
WiFi
Free WiFi is available on all ICE trains, both in 1st and 2nd class. So you can continue working, e-mail or use social media on board.
Catering
Travelling on an ICE International train means comfortable travel. In the bar/buffet car, you can order a simple meal, sandwiches, salads, hot snacks and beverages and pay in cash or with a credit card. On some ICE International trains, personnel come around to your seat selling beverages and snacks.
Luggage
You are advised to only bring luggage that you can easily carry and that can be stored in the spaces provided. Smaller pieces of luggage can be placed in the luggage racks above the seats; for the larger pieces of luggage you may make use of the spaces between the seats that have been specifically designed for this purpose.
Read more on travelling with luggage in ICE International
Read more on travelling with luggage in Intercity Berlin
Read more on travelling with small electronic vehicles in German trains
Travelling with children
What does it cost to travel with children? Can I bring a stroller on board? May children walk about and play? For a worry-free trip, read all the practical information about Travelling with children
Travellers with impaired mobility
Accompanying persons (including guide dogs) of travelers with an OV companion card travel for free within the Netherlands with Intercity Berlin and ICE. They can also travel for free internationally if they have a ticket. This is available free of charge at the counter in the Ticket & Service shops in the stations.
There are limited opportunities for travelling with a mobility scooter. For advice contact telephone number: +31(0)30 235 78 22 (7 days a week, 24 hours a day).
Bringing pets on board
Dogs are permitted on board ICE International, but are not allowed to enter the bistro carriage. Small dogs/pets that are transported in a basket or cage and guide dogs may travel for free. A guide rate ticket is needed for a guide dog.
Large pets
Larger dogs must be kept on a leash and wear a muzzle. For these dogs a dog ticket (rate: ‘dog’) and separate 50% reduced ICE International ticket is needed. In the Netherlands the ICE International ticket can only be purchased for direct ICE International services. Tickets for dogs cannot be purchased online but must be purchased at one of the staffed sales outlets: NS International Customer Service, and a NS International counter in one of the Tickets & Service offices at the larger train stations. For other routes, the ticket must be purchased on the spot.
Enjoy the same view as the engine driver
In the ICE International 3 train carriages (Cologne–Frankfurt) there are "Panorama Lounges", where a glass wall has been placed so that passengers can enjoy the same view as the engine driver.