How to travel from Paris to Schiphol

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Paris to Schiphol

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Schiphol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. 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 €42, while a flight costs an average of €491.

Distance: 260 miles (420 km)

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€137

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€42

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€491

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€119

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3h 57m

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3h 27m

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8h 11m

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7h 41m

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5h 20m

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3h 20m

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6h 19m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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1.3 - 2.5kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Schiphol is a bus with an average price of €42.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Schiphol:

A bus is €95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Schiphol costing on average €137.

A bus is €449 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Schiphol costing on average €491.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Schiphol is by train with an average journey time of 3h 57m.

Other travel options to Schiphol take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 20m.

Bus takes on average 8h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Paris and Schiphol including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to Schiphol among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 2h 52m sooner (3h 27m by train vs 6h 19m by car). Tickets start at around €137 compared to roughly €119 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Paris to Schiphol

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:05 AM7h45
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    4:50 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    €191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:05 AM7h45
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    4:50 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    €191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLMKL1412
    8:15 PM1h10
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    9:25 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    €3981One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurostar9309
    7:23 AM3h07
    Paris Gare du Nord
    10:30 AMSchiphol Airport
    €551One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9303
    6:22 AM3h08
    Paris Gare du Nord
    9:30 AMSchiphol Airport
    €551One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9463
    4:25 PM3h08
    Paris Gare du Nord
    7:33 PMSchiphol Airport
    €651One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1609
    11:45 PM7h40
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    7:25 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    €191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:15 PM6h55
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    5:10 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    €201One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1611 · 1646
    10:45 PM10h35
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    9:20 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    €211One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA305 · BA438
    2:30 PM3h55
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    6:25 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    €1471One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA309 · BA444
    5:45 PM4h00
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    9:45 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    €1471One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA301 · BA434
    10:35 AM4h20
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    2:55 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    €1471One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Schiphol

Travel to Schiphol 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 Schiphol.

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There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Schiphol including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Schiphol is a bus with an average price of €42.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Schiphol:

A bus is €95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Schiphol costing on average €137.

A bus is €449 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Schiphol costing on average €491.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Schiphol is by train with an average journey time of 3h 57m.

Other travel options to Schiphol take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 20m.

Bus takes on average 8h 11m.

The distance from Paris to Schiphol is approximately 260 miles (420 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Schiphol is:
  • Around 56 flights per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Schiphol:
  • 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 Schiphol Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Schiphol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM, Transavia France, Air France, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Indigo Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways to go to Schiphol by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Schiphol by bus.
  • Travel with Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, TER | SNCF, NS International | IC Brussel to go to Schiphol by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Schiphol with the following travel companies:
  • 18 direct flights per day with KLM, Transavia France, Air France.
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
  • 8 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Schiphol often also extend their vacation to go to Rotterdam, Antwerp, Groningen, Amsterdam, The Hague. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Schiphol and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Schiphol to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
At Schiphol, visitors can enjoy the Schiphol Behind the Scenes tour for an inside look at airport operations, relax at the XpresSpa, and watch a movie at the Airport Library. For entertainment, try your luck at Holland Casino Schiphol or find tranquility at the Meditation Centre. Notable sights include the Rijksmuseum Schiphol, Airport Park, Panorama Terrace, and the NEMO Science Museum Schiphol. Schiphol Plaza offers shopping and dining with a variety of international brands and eateries.
The amount of time you need at Schiphol Airport typically depends on your travel plans. For connecting flights, a layover of 2 to 3 hours is generally sufficient. If exploring the airport's amenities, a few hours can provide a pleasant experience.
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