267 miles (430 km) | |
Train, bus or flight | |
$19 - $168 | |
Bus • $19 (€17) • 6 h 20 min | |
Flight • $168 (€152) • 1 h 10 min | |
BlaBlaCar Bus, KLM or Eurostar |
Travel 267 miles (430 km) by train, bus or flight from Paris to Amsterdam. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus, KLM or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Paris to Amsterdam.
How to get from Paris to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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
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 |
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.
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.
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.
Amsterdam is a vibrant international city that draws more than 5 million international visitors per year. Some of Amsterdam's main attractions include the historic canals, the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank's House, the red-light district, and the city's many coffee shops.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $23 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Eurostar is the premier high-speed railway service which connects the United Kingdom with Europe through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, with journeys connecting London St Pancras International with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam among other popular European cities. With its high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), the Eurostar makes travel between the UK and Europe as smooth and easy as possible. When you book your Paris to Amsterdam travel, you can choose between ticket types like Standard, Standard Premier (with spacious seats and light refreshments served), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seats, lounge access, hot meals served and priority boarding).
Travel information from Paris to Amsterdam with Eurostar:
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Travel information from Paris to Amsterdam with BlaBlaCar Bus:
KLM is the Netherlands' national carrier and offers two types of ticket for your travel between Paris and Amsterdam: Economy and Business.
Travel information from Paris to Amsterdam with KLM:
You can get to Amsterdam from Paris 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Amsterdam from Paris is a bus with an average price of $19 (€17).
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Amsterdam:
A bus is $149 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Amsterdam costing on average $168 (€152).
Taking a bus costs $20 (€18) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $39 (€35).
The fastest way to get to Amsterdam from Paris is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes 6 h 20 min on average.
Train takes 3 h 16 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 267 miles (430 km) between Paris and Amsterdam.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Amsterdam is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Amsterdam from Paris as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Paris to Amsterdam:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Amsterdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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