- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
A major Dutch art museum with works by Rembrandt, Vermeer and more, set in a landmark building on Museumplein.
Cheapest price
£97
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
11 h 26 m
Average duration
11 h 26 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
399 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Schiphol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Schiphol will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £97.
Of the 1 trains that leave Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for Schiphol every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 399 km distance in an average of 11 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Schiphol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £122.
Distance: 399 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£84 Average Price | £205 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Trains from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Schiphol run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 20:07. The fastest train covers the 399 km distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 399 km |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 6:05 |
Last train 20:07 |
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Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, small change or rounding up is enough.
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Schiphol Airport Station -> Amsterdam Centraal
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Schiphol by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Schiphol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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