Trains from Paris to Amsterdam
The cheapest trains
from Paris
to Amsterdam
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Amsterdam will cost around £ 154 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 134.
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Paris to Amsterdam
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The fastest trains
from Paris
to Amsterdam
Fastest Journey
3h 19m
Average
4h 34m
Trains per day
21
Distance
431 km
Of the 21 train that leave Paris for Amsterdam every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct train cover the 431 km distance in an average of 4h 34m but if you time it right, some train will get you there in just 3h 19m .
The slowest train will take 11h 1m 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.
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Journey Summary
Paris to Amsterdam Train Information
| Avg. Train Duration: | 6 hours 5 minutes | |
| Train Ticket Price: | £66 | |
| Trains depart from: | Paris | |
| Trains arrive in: | Amsterdam | |
| Distance: | 431 km | |
| Train Companies: | Thalys, Eurostar |
Trains from Paris to Amsterdam offer a fast and comfortable way to travel this route. High speed Thalys trains cover the route in just under 3 hours and 20 minutes calling at Rotterdam, Brussels and other stations along the way. Trains depart every one or two hours with the first service at 6:25 a.m. and the last at 7:25 p.m. Tickets for Thalys trains can be booked up to 90 days in advance. Slower regional services are also available for passengers wanting a more leisurely journey.
How to take the train from Paris to Amsterdam?
Trains from Paris to Amsterdam depart from Paris Nord Train Station (Gare du Nord). This station is very convenient for public transport being on the Regional Express Network which offers access to the northern suburbs, Gare de Lyon, and St Lazare. Gare du Nord is also on the Metro underground system. Many bus routes pass the station including the 26 to St-Lazare, the 65 to Gare de Lyon, and the 350 to the Gare de l'Est.
Trains from Paris arrive at Amsterdam Centraal Station which is located in the heart of the city and is a major terminus for the city's buses and trams. It also features a metro station for three routes - the 51 to Amstelveen Westwijk, the 53 to Gaasperplas, and the 54 to Gein.
Paris to Amsterdam Train Cost
|
Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
|
Same Day |
£149 |
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1 Day in Advance |
£141 |
|
1 Week in Advance |
£110 |
|
2 Weeks in Advance |
£86 |
|
1 Month in Advance |
£64 |
|
3 Months in Advance |
£50 |
As illustrated on the table on the left, it is well worth booking trains from Paris to Amsterdam in advance. Even just 1 week in advance is already a significant saving, but the biggest savings on Paris to Amsterdam train tickets come when you book them 2 or more weeks in advance.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on trains to Paris from Amsterdam decrease the further you book in advance:
It is 26% cheaper to book your train ticket 1 week in advance as opposed to the day you intend to travel.
Finally, Paris to Amsterdam train costs are 57% cheaper when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of.
All high-speed Paris to Amsterdam trains are run by Thalys. All trains from Paris to Amsterdam depart from Paris Gare du Nord. Paris to Amsterdam trains leave roughly every hour.
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