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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a flight costs an average of £352.
Distance: 431 km
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£57 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £352 Average Price | £99 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Paris to Amsterdam, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Amsterdam:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Amsterdam costing on average £57.
A coach is £323 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Amsterdam costing on average £352.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 36m.
Coach takes on average 8h 11m.
The journey is about 3h 4m faster (3h 33m by train vs 6h 37m by car) and roughly £42 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£57 vs £99). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Amsterdam from Paris by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Paris 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.
The route from Paris to Amsterdam is well-served by bus, train, and plane. Travelling by plane the journey on average takes 1 hour and 30 minutes. Buses tend to be the cheapest option. For those that prefer to travel via. train there up to 10 services a day from Paris to Amsterdam.
Trains from Paris to Amsterdam | Buses from Paris to Amsterdam | Flights from Paris to Amsterdam
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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam. Buses travelling from Paris to Amsterdam depart from different stations depending on the bus company, including Gare Routière Bercy Arena, Porte Maillot, Porte d'Orléans, Porte Bagnolet and Paris CDG (Terminal 3). Over 40 buses travel from Paris to Amsterdam every day, with the earliest departing at 7:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Paris to Amsterdam include Eurolines, Flixbus, and Ouibus.
Flying is the fastest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam. With only 1 hour and 30 minutes of flight time, taking a flight is at least 2 hours faster than taking the train or bus. However, when travel time to and from Paris to Amsterdam airports is taken into consideration, taking a flight takes nearly the same amount of time as the train. Flights travelling from Paris to Amsterdam can depart from either Paris Charles De Gaulle or Paris Orly, depending on the airline. All flights land at Amsterdam Schipol. Flight providers include Air France, KLM and more.
Catching a flight is the most popular way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam. Considering that trains and flights require approximately the same amount of time to travel from Paris to Amsterdam and airfare is generally less costly, most travellers choose to save money by flying. However, taking the train is also a popular option for travellers who prefer extra space on the journey.
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Amsterdam:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Amsterdam costing on average £57.
A coach is £323 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Amsterdam costing on average £352.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 36m.
Coach takes on average 8h 11m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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