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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, while a flight costs an average of €400.
Distance: 267 miles (431 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€70 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €400 Average price | €113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg 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 Paris to Amsterdam:
A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Amsterdam costing on average €70.
A bus is €367 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Amsterdam costing on average €400.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 8h 11m.
The journey is about 3h 4m faster (3h 33m by train vs 6h 37m by car) and roughly €43 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€70 vs €113). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Amsterdam
How to get from Paris to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
160311:55 PM6h45Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:40 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)€301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 160311:55 PM6h45Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:40 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)€301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AF83468:15 PM1h10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:25 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol€6621One-way0 transfers
Other options
9405+95476:46 AM8h08Paris Gare du Nord2:54 PMAmsterdam Zuid€1321One-way1 transfer- 9405+95516:46 AM9h08Paris Gare du Nord3:54 PMAmsterdam Zuid€1321One-way1 transfer
- 9405+95396:46 AM6h08Paris Gare du Nord12:54 PMAmsterdam Zuid€1411One-way1 transfer
- 161110:45 PM7h20Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:05 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)€301One-way0 transfers
- 161310:15 PM8h45Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)7:00 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)€301One-way0 transfers
- 168311:15 PM8h55Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)8:10 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)€301One-way0 transfers
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LH23026:25 AM4h05Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:30 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol€2271One-way1 transfer- LH1029 · LH99210:20 AM3h40Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport2:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol€2281One-way1 transfer
- LH1051 · LH9927:25 AM6h35Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport2:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol€2281One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Paris to Amsterdam
Travelers journey between Paris and Amsterdam frequently for both business and leisure. It is convenient to travel from Paris to Amsterdam by plane, train or bus with direct routes departing multiple times per day. Key departure points in Paris include Gare Paris-Bercy bus station, Paris-Gare du Nord train station, and Paris-Orly airport.
Trains from Paris to Amsterdam | Buses from Paris to Amsterdam | Flights from Paris to Amsterdam
Paris to Amsterdam Travel Comparison
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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Bus |
€25 |
6:45 h |
2 Months Ahead |
Train |
€81 |
3:17 h |
2 Months Ahead |
Flight |
€74 |
1:15 h |
2 Months Ahead |
What is the best way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam?
Cheapest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam. Buses traveling from Paris to Amsterdam depart from either Paris' Gare Bercy, Porte Maillot, or Routiere Gallieni bus stations and take at least 6:45 h to arrive at Amsterdam's Sloterdijk bus station. Over 20 buses travel from Paris to Amsterdam every day with the first bus departing Paris at 7:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Paris to Amsterdam include Ouibus, Flixbus, and Eurolines.
Fastest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam
Flying is the fastest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam. Taking a flight is at least 2 hours faster than taking the train and approximately 5 and a half hours faster than taking the bus. However, when traveling to and from Paris and Amsterdam's airports is considered, taking a high-speed Thalys train is actually the faster option for arriving in Amsterdam's city center. Flights traveling from Paris to Amsterdam depart from either Paris' Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport and arrive at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport. Both KLM and Air France travel directly from Paris to Amsterdam.
Most popular way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam. While the train is often more expensive than taking the bus or flying, the time saved avoiding traveling to and from Paris and Amsterdam's airports makes up for the additional cost for most travelers. Some of the train ticket cost can be offset by planning ahead and booking your Paris to Amsterdam travel as far ahead of time as possible. All trains traveling from Paris to Amsterdam are operated by Thalys, depart from Paris Gare du Nord, and arrive at Amsterdam Centraal train station. High-speed Thalys trains take 3:17 h to travel from Paris to Amsterdam.
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Amsterdam:
A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Amsterdam costing on average €70.
A bus is €367 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Amsterdam costing on average €400.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 8h 11m.
- Around 59 flights per day.
- Around 36 trains per day.
- Around 35 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Amsterdam Zuid.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with KLM, Air France, Transavia France, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Serbia, asl airlines, KM Malta Airlines, Global Supply Systems, Qatar Airways, braathens regional aviation, tarom, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Amelia, Edelweiss Air, Cityjet, Sas Airways, Air Europa, Lufthansa City Airlines, ITA to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, TER | SNCF, EuroCity, Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Regional, TGV, Deutsche Bahn to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 23 direct flights per day with KLM, Air France, Transavia France, asl airlines, Global Supply Systems, Amelia.
- 13 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
- 30 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus.
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