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Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Southend-on-Sea to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £90 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £90, while a flight costs an average of £435.
Distance: 301 km
Most popular Ferry | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£90 Average Price Cheapest | £207 Average Price | £435 Average Price | £21 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 32m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular ferry company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Southend-on-Sea to Amsterdam:
A ferry is £116 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southend-on-Sea to Amsterdam costing on average £207.
A ferry is £344 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southend-on-Sea to Amsterdam costing on average £435.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 32m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 32m.
You'll arrive about 3h 46m sooner (3h 32m by flight vs 7h 18m by car). Tickets start at around £435 compared to roughly £21 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 Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Amsterdam is by taking a flight 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 Southend-on-Sea to Amsterdam:
A ferry is £116 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southend-on-Sea to Amsterdam costing on average £207.
A ferry is £344 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southend-on-Sea to Amsterdam costing on average £435.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 32m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 32m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southend-on-Sea and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, flight and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
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