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Compare flight and coach for Dover to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dover to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a flight costs an average of £29.
Distance: 283 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight |
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£32 Average Price Cheapest | £121 Average Price |
8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dover to Amsterdam
Buses from Dover to Amsterdam run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £29 by flight.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 20:45. The fastest coach covers the 283 km distance in 7h 40m.
Distance 283 km |
Average bus duration 7h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 40m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 20:45 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus from Dover to AmsterdamYou can travel by bus between Dover to Amsterdam with BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £29. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from Dover to Amsterdam
Travelling by coach from Dover to Amsterdam is a relaxing and straightforward way of making the journey and is very cost-effective when compared to flying. There is one direct service a day with a journey time of just under ten hours and a further three connecting routes that can have overall journey times of up to 23 hours. There is a similar timetable in place seven days a week. Departures are from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal with arrivals at either Amsterdam Sloterdijk or Amsterdam Duivendrecht train stations.
Which coach companies travel from Dover to Amsterdam?
The direct service from Dover to Amsterdam is operated by BlaBlaBus, a new provider with striking coral buses. Connecting routes are provided by BlaBlaBus and Eurolines, the European subsidiary of National Express Coaches. All routes have modern coaches with WiFi, toilets and, in many cases, individual power sockets.
How long is the coach from Dover to Amsterdam?
Direct coaches from Dover to Amsterdam take nine hours 45 minutes while connecting routes take between 16 hours and 23 and a half hours depending on the waiting time for transfers. These routes involve either one or two connections, which are made at Paris or Paris and The Hague.
How many coaches are there from Dover to Amsterdam?
There is one daily direct departure from Dover to Amsterdam and a further three coaches on connecting routes. The same timetable operates seven days a week with departures starting at lunchtime and continuing until late in the evening.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Dover to Amsterdam?
Departure bus station: All coaches from Dover to Amsterdam depart from the Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal. Local buses and taxis link the terminal with the town while the nearest station is approximately 30 minutes walk away. Facilities at Dover Eastern Dock include car parking, WiFi, cash and currency services, toilets, waiting areas, a games room and a range of cafes and fast food outlets.
Arrival bus station: Coaches to Amsterdam from Dover complete their journey at either Amsterdam Sloterdijk or Amsterdam Duivendrecht train stations. Both are in the city suburbs and have local transport links on trains and buses. Among the facilities at both stations are car and bicycle parking, taxi ranks, car hire desks, waiting areas, WiFi, toilets, shops, bars and cafes.
FAQs: Dover to Amsterdam coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dover to Amsterdam by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Dover and Amsterdam
- 06:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Julia's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 22, 36, 48 Metro: 50 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
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