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Compare train, bus, and flight for Birmingham to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, and a train costs an average of $390.
Distance: 285 miles (460 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$177 Average price | $114 Average price Cheapest | $390 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 3m Average total duration 14h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Amsterdam:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Amsterdam costing on average $177 (€143).
A bus is $276 (€224) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Amsterdam costing on average $390 (€316).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 15m.
Bus takes on average 14h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Amsterdam
How to get from Birmingham to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Amsterdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W33450+
9140+
Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International11:21 AM7h59Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal$1781One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
W33450+
9140+
Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International11:21 AM7h59Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal$1781One-way2 transfers
Fastest
KL10405:55 AM1h10Birmingham International Airport8:05 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$5981One-way0 transfers
Other options
W33450+
9381+
Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+
914811:21 AM10h29Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal$3401One-way3 transfers
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Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+
91409:06 AM10h14Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal$4691One-way2 transfers
L38324+
9140+
Tube from London Marylebone to London St Pancras International9:13 AM10h07Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)8:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal$4821One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 PM13h55Birmingham9:55 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1811One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 PM14h20Birmingham10:20 AMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station)$1811One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM14h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway9:55 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1811One-way1 transfer
U266556:45 AM1h15Birmingham International Airport9:00 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2221One-way0 transfers
EC78448:00 AM1h15Birmingham International Airport10:15 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2351One-way0 transfers
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U2216711:45 AM8h15Birmingham, Coach Station9:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2781One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Amsterdam:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Amsterdam costing on average $177 (€143).
A bus is $276 (€224) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Amsterdam costing on average $390 (€316).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 15m.
Bus takes on average 14h 33m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Pascan Aviation, Air France, Lufthansa, Transavia France to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Amsterdam by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Pascan Aviation, Transavia France.
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