- 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
$221
Average price
$285
Fastest journey
6 h 14 m
Average duration
6 h 15 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
723 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Poitiers to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poitiers to Amsterdam will cost around $285 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $221.
It's difficult to get from Poitiers to Amsterdam without transferring at least once.
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9387Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Poitiers to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $106.
Distance: 449 miles (723 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$233 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $260 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 49m Average total duration Fastest 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 40m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to Amsterdam:
A bus is $168 (€137) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Amsterdam costing on average $233 (€191).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 10m.
The journey is about 3h 3m faster (6h 19m by train vs 9h 22m by car) and roughly $27 (€22) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($233 (€191) vs $260 (€213)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Poitiers to Amsterdam trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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8352+ 9339 | 6:12 AM Poitiers | 9h38 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8352+ 9457 | 6:12 AM Poitiers | 12h38 | 6:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8352+ 9357 | 6:12 AM Poitiers | 12h38 | 6:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8330+ 9357 | 6:32 AM Poitiers | 12h18 | 6:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8330+ 9339 | 6:32 AM Poitiers | 9h18 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8330+ 9457 | 6:32 AM Poitiers | 12h18 | 6:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8370+ 9457 | 7:14 AM Poitiers | 11h36 | 6:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8480+ 9339 | 7:14 AM Poitiers | 8h36 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8480+ 9457 | 7:14 AM Poitiers | 11h36 | 6:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8440+ 9435+ 9551 | 8:20 AM Poitiers | 7h36 | 3:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
8440+ 9369 | 8:20 AM Poitiers | 12h30 | 8:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8440+ 9457 | 8:20 AM Poitiers | 10h30 | 6:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8440+ 9375 | 8:20 AM Poitiers | 13h30 | 9:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8423 · 12254+ 9381 | 9:20 AM Poitiers | 13h30 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
8423 · 12254+ 9457 | 9:20 AM Poitiers | 9h30 | 6:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
8423 · 12254+ 9369 | 9:20 AM Poitiers | 11h30 | 8:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
8423 · 12254+ 9375 | 9:20 AM Poitiers | 12h30 | 9:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
5440+ 860556+ 9381 | 10:20 AM Poitiers | 12h30 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
5440+ 860556+ 9369 | 10:20 AM Poitiers | 10h30 | 8:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
5440+ 860556+ 9457 | 10:20 AM Poitiers | 8h30 | 6:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
5440 · 9862+ 9559 | 10:20 AM Poitiers | 7h36 | 5:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
5440+ 860556+ 9375 | 10:20 AM Poitiers | 11h30 | 9:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
8340+ 9381 | 11:16 AM Poitiers | 11h34 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8340+ 9457 | 11:16 AM Poitiers | 7h34 | 6:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8340+ 9375 | 11:16 AM Poitiers | 10h34 | 9:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8340+ 9369 | 11:16 AM Poitiers | 9h34 | 8:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8486+ 9381 | 12:19 PM Poitiers | 10h31 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8486+ 9457 | 12:19 PM Poitiers | 6h31 | 6:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8486+ 9457 | 12:19 PM Poitiers | 6h14 | 6:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
8486+ 9357 | 12:19 PM Poitiers | 6h31 | 6:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8486+ 9369 | 12:19 PM Poitiers | 8h31 | 8:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8374+ 9357 | 12:19 PM Poitiers | 6h14 | 6:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
8374+ 9357 | 12:19 PM Poitiers | 6h31 | 6:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8486+ 9457 | 12:19 PM Poitiers | 6h31 | 6:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8486+ 9375 | 12:19 PM Poitiers | 9h31 | 9:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8374+ 9457 | 12:19 PM Poitiers | 6h14 | 6:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
8486+ 9357 | 12:19 PM Poitiers | 6h14 | 6:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
8374+ 9457 | 12:19 PM Poitiers | 6h31 | 6:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8374+ 9369 | 12:19 PM Poitiers | 8h31 | 8:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8378+ 9375 | 3:19 PM Poitiers | 6h31 | 9:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8378+ 9387 | 3:19 PM Poitiers | 8h31 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8378+ 9381 | 3:19 PM Poitiers | 7h31 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8342+ 9387 | 4:21 PM Poitiers | 7h29 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8342+ 9387 | 4:21 PM Poitiers | 7h29 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8380+ 9387 | 5:15 PM Poitiers | 6h35 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8380+ 9387 | 5:15 PM Poitiers | 6h35 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
8380+ 9387 | 5:15 PM Poitiers | 6h18 | 11:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 1 transfer | |
8380+ 9387 | 5:15 PM Poitiers | 6h35 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Poitiers to Amsterdam run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $106 (€87) but you can travel from only $35 (€29) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:18, the last at 17:19. The fastest train covers the 449 miles (723 km) distance in 5h 36m.
Distance 449 miles (723 km) |
Average train duration 6h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $106 (€87) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 5h 36m |
First train 5:18 AM |
Last train 5:19 PM |
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Discover the best of Amsterdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Amsterdam trip today.
The Netherlands’ national museum, famous for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Holds the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh, with essential context on his life, influences, and artistic development.
The historic canal house where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II. Deeply moving and one of the city’s most important memorial museums.
A beloved canal-side neighborhood with narrow streets, independent shops, brownstone charm, and one of the best atmospheres for wandering.
The Nine Streets is a compact, photogenic shopping and strolling area crossing the canals, popular for boutiques, facades, and classic views.
Amsterdam’s most famous urban park, ideal for walks, cycling, and relaxing, with lawns, ponds, and lively local energy in good weather.
A classic Dutch mash of potatoes with vegetables such as kale, endive, or sauerkraut, often served in winter and closely tied to home-style cooking.
Thick Dutch split pea soup with vegetables and usually smoked sausage or pork, traditionally eaten on cold days and valued as hearty comfort food.
Deep-fried crispy balls filled with a rich ragout, commonly enjoyed in Amsterdam bars with mustard as a beloved borrel snack.
Refined Michelin-starred destination for contemporary Dutch fine dining, known for seasonal ingredients and elegant canal-side ambiance.
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Well-known Dutch restaurant with a cozy, eclectic interior, famous for traditional home-style dishes such as stamppot and stews.
Amsterdam is pricey by Dutch standards. Hotels, attractions, and dining add up fast, but transit and casual eats can be reasonable.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; small tips for hotel staff are optional.
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