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Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands’ national museum, famous for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
8 h 5 m
Average duration
9 h 40 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
421 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nancy to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nancy to Amsterdam will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 5 buses that leave Nancy for Amsterdam on Thu, Jun 04, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct buses cover the 421 km distance in an average of 9 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 5 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest buses will take 11 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nancy to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 261 miles (421 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $195 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration Fastest 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nancy to Amsterdam:
A bus is $144 (€116) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nancy to Amsterdam costing on average $195 (€158).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€41) compared to roughly $113 (€91) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $62 (€50). The journey takes 8h 40m versus 6h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
The table below shows live departures for Nancy to Amsterdam buses for tomorrow, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 3:40 AM Nancy, Parking Ile de Corse | 8h05 | 11:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Nancy, Parking Ile de Corse | 9h20 | 1:00 PM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Nancy, Parking Ile de Corse | 11h10 | 2:50 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Nancy to Amsterdam run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 261 miles (421 km) distance in 8h 5m.
Distance 261 miles (421 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 5m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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