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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 £70.
Distance: 431 km
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£152 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £334 Average Price |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Amsterdam
How to get to Amsterdam from Paris by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 50285 · 166311:508h09Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)19:59Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)£241One-way1 change
Cheapest
- 50285 · 166311:508h09Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)19:59Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)£241One-way1 change
Fastest
- AF834620:151h10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport21:25Amsterdam Airport Schiphol£5941One-way0 changes
Other options
- 93096:493h41Paris Gare du Nord10:30Schiphol Airport£1161One-way0 changes
- 94096:493h41Paris Gare du Nord10:30Schiphol Airport£1161One-way0 changes
- 94096:494h01Paris Gare du Nord10:50Amsterdam Centraal£1161One-way0 changes
- 162517:156h40Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)23:55Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)£241One-way0 changes
- 160323:556h45Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:40Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)£241One-way0 changes
- 16599:557h25Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)17:20Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)£241One-way0 changes
LH1041 · LH100218:303h40Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport22:10Amsterdam Airport Schiphol£2211One-way1 change- LH1051 · LH9927:206h30Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport13:50Amsterdam Airport Schiphol£2211One-way1 change
- LH1029 · LH99610:357h05Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport17:40Amsterdam Airport Schiphol£2211One-way1 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.
Trains from Paris to Amsterdam | Buses from Paris to Amsterdam | Flights from Paris to Amsterdam
Paris to Amsterdam Travel Comparison
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What is the best way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam?
Cheapest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam
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
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
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 £123 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Amsterdam costing on average £152.
A coach is £306 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Amsterdam costing on average £334.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 47m.
Train takes on average 4h 1m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by coach.
- 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 Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, TER | SNCF, EuroCity, Intercity, Regional, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Amsterdam by train.
- 29 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 21 direct flights per day with KLM, Air France, Transavia France.
- 6 direct trains per day with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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