How to get to Amsterdam from Birmingham

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Compare train, coach and flight for Birmingham to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, and a train costs an average of £254.

Distance: 460 km

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£106

Average Price

£85

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£254

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4h 38m

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1h 38m

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15h 2m

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14h 32m

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6h 26m

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1.4 - 2.8kg

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from Birmingham to Amsterdam

How to get to Amsterdam from Birmingham by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

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

easyJetU27850
08:001h20
Birmingham International Airport
10:20Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
£1091One-way
0 changes

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
18:3014h50
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
10:20Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station)
£1041One-way
1 change

Fastest

KLMKL1042
10:401h10
Birmingham International Airport
12:50Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
£2601One-way
0 changes

Other options

West Midlands TrainsW05680+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+Eurostar9152
13:069h14
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
23:20Amsterdam Centraal
£2141One-way
2 changes
West Midlands TrainsW05688+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+Eurostar9152
13:338h47
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
23:20Amsterdam Centraal
£2161One-way
2 changes
West Midlands TrainsW05688 · W05528+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+Eurostar9152
13:338h47
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
23:20Amsterdam Centraal
£2201One-way
3 changes
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
18:3014h25
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
09:55Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
£1041One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
14:1016h50
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
08:00Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
£1041One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:5016h20
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
22:10Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
£1121One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX121+easyJetU22165
08:007h30
Birmingham, Coach Station
16:30Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
£1061One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX120+easyJetU22165
09:006h30
Birmingham, Coach Station
16:30Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
£1111One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX120+easyJetU27852
10:006h25
Birmingham, Coach Station
17:25Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
£1121One-way
1 change

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Travelling from Birmingham to Amsterdam

The fastest and most convenient way to travel from Birmingham to Amsterdam is to book a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport. The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes, including transport to the airport from the city centre, check-in and waiting times. It is possible to travel to Amsterdam by bus from Birmingham Coach Station, but this often involves a lengthy stopover in London Victoria Coach Station and an overnight journey through Europe. Travel time can be up to 18 hours. Ticket prices from budget airlines tend to be competitive with coach fares.

Quick Guide to Amsterdam

Must Know: Cycling is the most popular way to travel around Amsterdam. The city is quite flat and filled with over 400 kilometres of bike paths.

Must See: For those interested in Amsterdam’s history and culture, the Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum are a must.

Must Do: Visit one of Amsterdam’s world famous coffee shops or take a cruise in a glass-roofed boat on one of the city’s the 160+ Golden Age canals.

Did you know? About 8,000 bikes get pulled out of the canals each year.

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FAQs: Birmingham to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Birmingham to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Birmingham and Amsterdam including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Amsterdam is a flight with an average price of £37.

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Amsterdam:

A flight is £7 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Birmingham to Amsterdam costing on average £44.

A flight is £218 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Amsterdam costing on average £254.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 59m.

Coach takes on average 13h 15m.

The Birmingham to Amsterdam distance is approximately 460 km.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar, Avanti West Coast to go to Amsterdam by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by coach.
  • Travel with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Pascan Aviation, Air France, Lufthansa, Transavia France to go to Amsterdam by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Amsterdam:
  • 6 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Pascan Aviation.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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