How to travel from London to Amsterdam

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

Is international entry into Amsterdam from London restricted?

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

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

• 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 1 days before arrival
• A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Amsterdam, Netherlands?

The government of Netherlands has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

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

The above information was last verified on 6/9/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between London and Amsterdam closer to your planned date of departure here.

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

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering United Kingdom from Netherlands?

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

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into United Kingdom from Netherlands?

Requirements for reentering 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
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in United Kingdom?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in United Kingdom to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to London, United Kingdom was last verified on 6/12/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to London from Amsterdam.

There are 4 ways to get from London to Amsterdam: bus, flight, ferry or train.

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

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

• Flights mostly leave from London Heathrow Airport and tend to arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
• Buses most often depart from London at London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Amsterdam at Amsterdam, Sloterdijk.
• Trains mostly depart 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:

• British Airways can take you to Amsterdam by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for British Airways from London to Amsterdam for $72 (€56).
• BlaBlaCar Bus can get you to Amsterdam by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with BlaBlaCar Bus from London to Amsterdam for $74 (€58) on Omio.
• Travel with Eurostar to go to Amsterdam by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Eurostar London to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $83 (€65).

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

• You can travel directly by plane with KLM.
• You can travel directly by train with Eurostar.

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 between London and Amsterdam.

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

• Plane tickets are costing on average () one way.
• Bus tickets are costing () one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing () one way on average.

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.

The cheapest way to get from London to Amsterdam is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around $72 (€56) compared to other travel options to Amsterdam:

A flight is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from London to Amsterdam costing on average ().

A flight is generally $12 (€9) less than a train for the same route. Taking a train costs on average () from London to Amsterdam.

The fastest way to get to Amsterdam from London is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.

Other travel options to Amsterdam can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Amsterdam by bus can take on average 14 h 5 min.

In comparison, getting to Amsterdam by train can take on average 4 h 7 min.