How to get to Amsterdam from Paris

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Compare train, coach and flight for Paris to Amsterdam

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 prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £72.

Distance: 431 km

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Coach
Flight

£155

Average Price

£29

Average Price

Cheapest

£342

Average Price

4h 31m

Average total duration

4h 1m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 17m

Average total duration

3h 47m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 15m

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Fastest

3h 15m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.6kg

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Eurostar

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KLM

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from Paris to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1663
    12:257h34
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    19:59Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    £181One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1663
    12:257h34
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    19:59Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    £181One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • KLMKL1412
    20:151h10
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    21:25Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    £6051One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Eurostar9451+Eurocity Direct9567
    14:225h32
    Paris Gare du Nord
    19:54Amsterdam Zuid
    £1101One-way
    1 change
  • Eurostar9451+Eurocity Direct9571
    14:226h34
    Paris Gare du Nord
    20:56Amsterdam Zuid
    £1101One-way
    1 change
  • Eurostar9471+Intercity2018+EuroCity9267+NS International | IC Brussel3585
    17:455h08
    Paris Gare du Nord
    22:53Amsterdam Zuid
    £1121One-way
    3 changes
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1657
    8:058h05
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    16:10Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1603
    23:556h45
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    6:40Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    £211One-way
    0 changes
  • BlaBlaCar Bus2611
    22:457h20
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    6:05Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    £211One-way
    0 changes
  • LufthansaLH1027 · LH992
    9:504h00
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    13:50Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    £2241One-way
    1 change
  • LufthansaLH1051 · LH992
    7:206h30
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    13:50Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    £2241One-way
    1 change
  • LufthansaLH1029 · LH996
    10:357h05
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    17:40Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    £2241One-way
    1 change

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How to Travel from Paris to Amsterdam

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.

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Paris to Amsterdam Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

£21.07

7:10 h

1 Week Ahead

trains

£57.92

3:17 h

1 Month Ahead

flight

£26.04

1:30 h

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What is the best way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam?

Cheapest way to travel 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.


Fastest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam


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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.


Most popular way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam


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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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FAQs: Paris 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 Paris to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Amsterdam including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam is a coach with an average price of £29.

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

A coach is £126 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Amsterdam costing on average £155.

A coach is £313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Amsterdam costing on average £342.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 47m.

Train takes on average 4h 1m.

The Paris to Amsterdam distance is approximately 431 km.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 54 flights per day.
  • Around 32 coaches per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
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 Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, TER | SNCF, EuroCity, Intercity, Regional, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Amsterdam by train.
  • Travel with KLM, Air France, Transavia France, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, Air Serbia to go to Amsterdam by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
  • 21 direct flights per day with KLM, Air France, Transavia France.
  • 29 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen, Bruges. 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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