How to travel from Paris to Amsterdam Centraal

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Paris to Amsterdam Centraal

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Amsterdam Centraal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $74.

Distance: 267 miles (431 km)

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Driving

$195

Average price

$49

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Cheapest

$314

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$139

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 39m

Average total duration

4h 9m

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30m

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5h 53m

Average total duration

5h 23m

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30m

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5h 39m

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2h 39m

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3h 0m

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6h 33m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam Centraal is a bus with an average price of $49 (€40).

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Amsterdam Centraal:

A bus is $146 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Amsterdam Centraal costing on average $195 (€158).

A bus is $264 (€214) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Amsterdam Centraal costing on average $314 (€254).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam Centraal is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 39m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam Centraal take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 9m.

Bus takes on average 5h 23m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Paris and Amsterdam Centraal including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to Amsterdam Centraal among Omio's users.

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from Paris to Amsterdam Centraal

How to get from Paris to Amsterdam Centraal by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam Centraal is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1663
    12:25 PM7h34
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    7:59 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1663
    12:25 PM7h34
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    7:59 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLMAF8346
    8:15 PM1h10
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    9:25 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $8171One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurostar9451+Eurocity Direct9575
    2:22 PM7h34
    Paris Gare du Nord
    9:56 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    $1271One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9451+Eurocity Direct9567
    2:22 PM5h32
    Paris Gare du Nord
    7:54 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    $1481One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9451+Eurocity Direct9571
    2:22 PM6h34
    Paris Gare du Nord
    8:56 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    $1481One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1657
    8:05 AM8h05
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    4:10 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1603
    11:55 PM6h45
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    6:40 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus2611
    10:45 PM7h20
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    6:05 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1027 · LH992
    9:50 AM4h00
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    1:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3031One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1051 · LH992
    7:20 AM6h30
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    1:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3031One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1029 · LH996
    10:35 AM7h05
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    5:40 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3031One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Amsterdam Centraal

Travel to Amsterdam Centraal easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Amsterdam Centraal.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Amsterdam Centraal including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam Centraal is a bus with an average price of $49 (€40).

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Amsterdam Centraal:

A bus is $146 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Amsterdam Centraal costing on average $195 (€158).

A bus is $264 (€214) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Amsterdam Centraal costing on average $314 (€254).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam Centraal is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 39m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam Centraal take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 9m.

Bus takes on average 5h 23m.

The distance from Paris to Amsterdam Centraal is approximately 267 miles (431 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Amsterdam Centraal is:
  • Around 56 flights per day.
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

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

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Amsterdam Centraal, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air France, Transavia France, KLM, Lufthansa to go to Amsterdam Centraal by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Amsterdam Centraal by bus.
  • Travel with Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, TER | SNCF, EuroCity, Intercity, Regional, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Amsterdam Centraal by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Amsterdam Centraal with the following travel companies:
  • 21 direct flights per day with Air France, Transavia France, KLM.
  • 14 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Amsterdam Centraal often also extend their vacation to go to Paris Gare du Nord, Brussels-Midi, Berlin Hbf, Rotterdam Centraal, London St Pancras International (STP). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam Centraal and these popular destinations at a great price.

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