How to get from Paris to Amsterdam

Travel from Paris, France to Amsterdam, Netherlands is: Fully open.

Is international entry into Amsterdam from Paris restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Amsterdam, Netherlands from Paris?

Entry Requirements:

• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Health declaration required

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Amsterdam, Netherlands?

The government of Netherlands has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 26/09/2021. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Paris and Amsterdam closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Paris, France from Netherlands is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Paris, France from Amsterdam, Netherlands?

Reentering France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Paris from Amsterdam?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 1 days before arrival
• Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Exempted International Movement Certificate for travel required

Which rules do I need to follow in Paris, France regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to France must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 26/09/2021. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Paris from Amsterdam here.

There are 3 ways that you can travel from Paris to Amsterdam. You can take a coach, flight or train.

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Paris to Amsterdam. Tickets for a coach cost on average £15.

This is compared to other travel options to Amsterdam:

A coach journey is usually £133 less than a journey to Amsterdam by plane, which costs on average £148 for the same trip.

A coach is about £94 less than a train, which costs on average £109 for this route.

The fastest way to get to Amsterdam from Paris is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to Amsterdam that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Amsterdam by coach can take on average 6 h 25 min.

In comparison, travelling by train can take you on average 3 h 19 min.

Amsterdam is approximately 267 miles (430 km) away from Paris.

The average frequency per day from Paris to Amsterdam is:

• 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Paris to Amsterdam as scheduled services by coach, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Paris to Amsterdam:

• Most travellers board their coach from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Amsterdam, Sloterdijk.
• Most travellers take a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
• Most travellers take a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Amsterdam Centraal.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus for coaches to Amsterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Paris to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for £15.
• Lufthansa can take you to Amsterdam by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Lufthansa from Paris to Amsterdam for £148.
• Travel with Thalys for trains to Amsterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Thalys Paris to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for £109.

Yes, there are direct services available to Amsterdam from Paris with the following travel operators:

• You can take a direct coach with Flixbus or BlaBlaCar Bus with direct coaches per day.
• You can travel directly by plane with KLM or Air France with direct flights per day.
• You can take a direct train with with 7 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Amsterdam as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Amsterdam from Paris.

When planning your trip from Paris to Amsterdam, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Coach tickets are costing £15 one way on average.
• Plane tickets cost £148 one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing £109 one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Paris to Amsterdam online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.