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?

• Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 48 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• Health declaration required

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 1/20/22. 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.

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

Am I allowed to reenter London, United Kingdom from Amsterdam, Netherlands?

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

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to London from Amsterdam?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival for unvaccinated travellers
• Prebook and pay for day 2 and day 8 COVID-19 PCR tests for unvaccinated travellers
• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Prebook and pay for a COVID-19 test, to be taken on the end of day 1 for vaccinated travellers
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Which rules do I need to follow in London, United Kingdom regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to United Kingdom must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

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

The information above was last checked on 1/19/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to London from Amsterdam here.

There are 3 ways to get from London to Amsterdam: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from London to Amsterdam is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around $70 (€58) compared to other travel options to Amsterdam:

Taking a flight is about $2 (€2) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $73 (€60) for this trip.

A flight is generally $74 (€61) less than a train for the same route. Taking a train costs on average $144 (€119) from London to Amsterdam.

The quickest way to travel from London to Amsterdam is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, going by bus can take 11 h 15 min   on average.

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

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

The average frequency per day from London to Amsterdam is:

• 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip 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 from London to Amsterdam:

• Buses most often depart from London at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road and arrive in Amsterdam at Amsterdam, Radarweg (Sloterdijk).
• Flights from London to Amsterdam most often leave from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
• 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:

• Flixbus can get you to Amsterdam by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Flixbus from London to Amsterdam for $73 (€60) on Omio.
• EasyJet can get you to Amsterdam by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with easyJet from London to Amsterdam for $70 (€58) on Omio.
• Travel with Eurostar for trains to Amsterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurostar London to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $144 (€119).

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

• You can take a direct 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 between London and Amsterdam.

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 are costing on average $73 (€60) one way.
• Plane tickets cost on average $70 (€58) one way.
• Train tickets cost on average $144 (€119) 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.