How to travel from London to Amsterdam

International travel from London, United Kingdom to Amsterdam, Netherlands is: Partially open.

Can I enter Netherlands if coming from United Kingdom?

Entry into Netherlands is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Amsterdam if traveling from London?

Conditions of entry:

• Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
• 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Health declaration required

What measures do I need to follow in Amsterdam, Netherlands due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Netherlands must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 9/26/21; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip to Amsterdam from London.

The restriction level for your return to London, United Kingdom from Netherlands is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to London from Amsterdam restricted?

Entry into United Kingdom is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in London from Amsterdam?

Conditions of reentry into United Kingdom:

• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers can choose to pay for a private COVID-19 test. The earliest you can take the test while in quarantine is 5 full days after you left a place not on the travel corridor list
• Before travelling, travellers must book and pay for a travel test package, which will include COVID-19 tests to be taken on day 2 and on day 8 of your quarantine
• Travellers vaccinated under the UK vaccine programme are exempt from mandatory quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in London, United Kingdom?

You should observe these safety measures in United Kingdom as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information about your return travel to United Kingdom was last checked on 9/26/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to London from Amsterdam closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways to travel from London to Amsterdam including taking a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Amsterdam is by taking a bus with an average price of $56 (€45).

This is compared to other travel options to Amsterdam:

Taking a bus is usually $6 (€5) less than taking a flight to Amsterdam, which costs on average $62 (€50) for the same trip.

A bus is generally $224 (€180) less than a train for the same journey. Taking a train costs on average $280 (€225) from London to Amsterdam.

The quickest way to travel to Amsterdam from London is by flight, which takes on average 1 h   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 11 h 55 min   of travel time.

In comparison, going by train can take 4 h 7 min   on average.

The London to Amsterdam distance is around 221 miles (356 km).

The average frequency per day from London to Amsterdam is:

• 1 train a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from London to Amsterdam as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Amsterdam:

• Most travelers take a bus from London, Victoria Coach Station to Amsterdam, Sloterdijk.
• Most travelers catch their flight from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
• Most travelers catch their train from London Victoria and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus to go to Amsterdam by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus London to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $56 (€45).
• Travel with easyJet for flights to Amsterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for easyJet London to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $62 (€50).
• Eurostar can take you to Amsterdam by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Eurostar from London to Amsterdam for $280 (€225).

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:

• You can travel directly by train with Eurostar with 1 direct train per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Amsterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Amsterdam from London.

When planning your trip from London to Amsterdam, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost on average $56 (€45) one way.
• Plane tickets are costing on average $62 (€50) one way.
• Train tickets cost on average $280 (€225) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from London to Amsterdam online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.