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!
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 |
ICE International departs from three stations:
ICE International brings you directly to ten stations in Germany and two in Switzerland:
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.
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 |
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.
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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Change booking |
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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 |
Seat reservation included |
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Presale period | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 |
Availability of tickets | sufficient | sufficient | unlimited | unlimited |
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In combination with Railplus |
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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 |
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.
When booking a first class ticket, the seat reservation costs are included in the price of your ticket.
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
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.