Question:
Does anyone have any thoughts on train travel from Amsterdam throughGermany? I have a week to spare and I want to explore Germany as easily asis possible. I do want to get to Berlin for a few days as well.1. What train/s should I catch? Is there a train that travels from AMSthrough Germany?2. Are the costs comparable with air or bus?3. Are the customs checkpoints annoying to get through?4. Any other hints?

Answer: yes. direct trains to Cologne and Berlin with easy connections in manycities. What customs checkpoints. Germany and the Netherlands are both in Schengenand the EU, so there is no customs - immigration control between the twocountries.