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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Derby to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £76, while a flight costs an average of £443.
Distance: 434 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£443 Average Price | £76 Average Price Cheapest | £94 Average Price | £57 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 45m Average total duration 15h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Amsterdam:
A train is £18 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Derby to Amsterdam costing on average £94.
A train is £366 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Derby to Amsterdam costing on average £443.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 23m.
Coach takes on average 15h 45m.
You'll arrive about 4h 52m sooner (3h 47m by flight vs 8h 39m by car). Tickets start at around £443 compared to roughly £57 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Amsterdam from Derby by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Derby to Amsterdam is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Amsterdam are Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Leiden and Eindhoven. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Amsterdam on Omio.
Rotterdam is a modern Dutch port city known for striking post-war architecture and a confident, creative feel. Landmarks such as the Erasmusbrug, Cube Houses and Markthal sit alongside a busy waterfront and lively cultural scene.
The Hague is known as the seat of the Dutch government and a centre of international law. Its elegant streets, notable museums and the beach at Scheveningen give the city a formal yet relaxed character.
Utrecht is known for its canal wharves, medieval centre and the Dom Tower above a lively old city. Its large student population gives historic streets, cafés and museums an energetic but relaxed feel.
Leiden is a compact canal city shaped by its historic university, museums and links to Rembrandt. Its gabled streets, courtyards and calm waters give it an academic, lived-in character.
Eindhoven is known for design, technology and its Philips past, giving it a modern, creative feel. Former industrial areas, contemporary architecture and a lively student scene shape the city’s character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Amsterdam:
A train is £18 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Derby to Amsterdam costing on average £94.
A train is £366 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Derby to Amsterdam costing on average £443.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 23m.
Coach takes on average 15h 45m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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