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Heading to Europe in 2025?
Before you book those intra-continent flights, you should know there are numerous train routes launching between different European destinations, sometimes for cheaper than a croissant and cappuccino breakfast deal:
Recently, a new ultra-cheap service has been added from Paris to Brussels, in response to the overpriced Eurostar, as well as Paris to the UNESCO-protected Mont Saint Michel, from as cheap as $30, and now it's time for 2 of Europe's most vibrant capitals to join in on the fun.
From 2025, tourists will be able to travel from Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, all the way to Berlin, in Germany, for only $10:
From The Netherlands To Germany For $10 Bucks
Ryanair on rails is about to launch!
GoVolta, a Dutch railway company promising low-cost fares, is scheduled to start operating in September 2025, with inaugural trains running the busy Amsterdam-Berlin route.
Contrary to popular belief, train travel in Europe can be significantly more expensive and inconvenient than flying, with the price of a train ride from Amsterdam to Berlin averaging $66.24 when booked in advance and usually involving one or two changes.
In that sense, GoVolta is bound to be a game changer, as it will require no changes, and tickets will start from a mere $10.43 bucks, following the low-cost airline model: in other words, expect minimal comfort and all extras to incur additional charges.
Trains are expected to depart Amsterdam (Central Station) at 8:34 a.m., arriving in Berlin at 4:59 p.m., totaling 7h33; Amsterdam-bound departures from Berlin (Brandenburg Airport) are scheduled at 12:56 p.m., reaching Amsterdam at 8:56 p.m.
There are planned intermediate stops at:
- Deventer, Netherlands
- Hengelo, Netherlands
- Bad Bentheim, Germany
- Osnabrück, Germany
- Hannover, Germany
Besides the Amsterdam-Berlin trains GoVolta is expected to launch service from Amsterdam to Basel, in Switzerland, and Amsterdam to Copenhagen, in Denmark, though those will come at a later date.
It is worth reminding that GoVolta does not run high-speed journeys, and comfort during journeys is minimal (essentially, except for a seat and luggage room only), hence the cheaper prices, but it's certainly worth it if you're not in a hurry (and on a budget).
That being said, the 800-seat trains will have first-class carriages, as well as a restaurant car, so you can always upgrade your experience.
Tickets go on sale as early as January, so you better keep your eyes peeled on their official website, as there are only a hundred $10 tickets per service.
Why Visit Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is the capital and largest city in the Netherlands, and it is a bucket list destination crisscrossed with navigable canals strewn with picture-perfect, dark-brick houses and biking lanes.
With its libertarian Red Light District, where sex workers beckon as you pass by from their red-lit windows to the museum-packed center and every straight-from-the-market stroopwafel in between, you're certain to fall in love with the ‘Dam as much as we have.
Some of our favorite spots to visit include Anne Frank Huis, which pays homage to the world-famous infant Jewish writer who lived in its attic with her family amidst World War II, Rijksmuseum, concentrating over 800 years of Dutch history, and the bridge-spanned canals.
Looking for the most beautiful bridge in town?
Make sure you add Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug) to your list of things to see: built entirely out of wood, it is so scenic it featured in the 1971 James Bond installment, Diamonds Are Forever.
Berlin, Germany
Besides the obvious cultural appeal, as it hosts a number of iconic landmarks, including Brandenburg Gate and the graffiti-covered Wall, not to mention the plethora of World War museums, Berlin is Europe's capital of cool.
It plays host to numerous galleries lined with quirky bars and street art, with the colorful Haus Schwazenberg, and the former Jewish Quarter, with its leafy squares and alfresco eateries, to name a couple, and if you're here primarily for the social scene, boy, you're in for a treat.
What can we say? Berlin's nightlife caters to a diverse audience of many unusual… tastes: whether it's conventional beer gardens offering a relaxing atmosphere or full-fledged kink clubs where the dress code is, well, no clothes, rest assured your needs will be met here.
We're not that kind of website, so we'll refrain from delving deeper into Berlin's raunchy underground scene, but if you're looking for a casual outdoor bar serving $4 beer and crispy schnitzel tidbits, Schleusenkrug is the place to go.
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