- Must visit
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
$244
Average price
$312
Fastest journey
5 h 26 m
Average duration
5 h 37 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
421 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $312 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $244.
It's difficult to get from Nancy to Amsterdam without transferring at least once.
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9329Omio 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 $85.
Distance: 261 miles (421 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$195 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 2m Average total duration Fastest 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nancy to Amsterdam:
A bus is $143 (€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 $195 (€158) compared to roughly $113 (€91) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-81.72 (€-66.19). The journey takes 6h 32m versus 6h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Nancy to Amsterdam trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:24 PM Nancy | 6h26 | 9:50 PM Amsterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
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2530+ 9329 | 6:12 AM Nancy Ville | 8h08 | 2:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2530+ 9321 | 6:12 AM Nancy Ville | 6h38 | 12:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2530+ 9439 | 6:12 AM Nancy Ville | 9h38 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2530+ 9315 | 6:12 AM Nancy Ville | 5h38 | 11:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2530+ 9315+ 3141 | 6:12 AM Nancy Ville | 5h30 | 11:42 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
839162+ 9329 | 6:16 AM Nancy Ville | 8h04 | 2:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
839162+ 9439 | 6:16 AM Nancy Ville | 9h34 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
839162+ 9339 | 6:16 AM Nancy Ville | 9h34 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2574+ 9439 | 7:16 AM Nancy Ville | 8h34 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2584+ 9439 | 7:16 AM Nancy Ville | 8h34 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2574+ 9329 | 7:16 AM Nancy Ville | 7h04 | 2:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2574+ 9321 | 7:16 AM Nancy Ville | 5h34 | 12:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2574+ 9321+ 3145 | 7:16 AM Nancy Ville | 5h26 | 12:42 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
2596+ 9329 | 8:16 AM Nancy Ville | 6h04 | 2:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2596+ 9439 | 8:16 AM Nancy Ville | 7h34 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2596+ 9339 | 8:16 AM Nancy Ville | 7h34 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2596+ 9329 | 8:16 AM Nancy Ville | 6h04 | 2:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2596+ 9329+ 3151 | 8:16 AM Nancy Ville | 5h56 | 2:12 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
2596+ 9429+ 9547 | 8:16 AM Nancy Ville | 6h38 | 2:54 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
2536+ 9463 | 10:11 AM Nancy Ville | 9h39 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2536+ 9363 | 10:11 AM Nancy Ville | 9h39 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2536+ 9351 | 10:11 AM Nancy Ville | 7h39 | 5:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2540+ 9369 | 1:11 PM Nancy Ville | 7h39 | 8:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2540+ 9363 | 1:11 PM Nancy Ville | 6h39 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2540+ 9463 | 1:11 PM Nancy Ville | 6h39 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2580+ 9369 | 2:10 PM Nancy Ville | 6h40 | 8:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2580+ 9375 | 2:10 PM Nancy Ville | 7h40 | 9:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2580+ 9381 | 2:10 PM Nancy Ville | 8h40 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2542+ 9381 | 4:24 PM Nancy Ville | 6h26 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Nancy to Amsterdam run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $85 (€69) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 18:11. The fastest train covers the 261 miles (421 km) distance in 5h 32m.
Distance 261 miles (421 km) |
Average train duration 6h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 (€69) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 5h 32m |
First train 5:40 AM |
Last train 6:11 PM |
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