How to get from Stansted to Amsterdam

Travel between Stansted, United Kingdom and Amsterdam, Netherlands is: Partially open.

Can travellers from United Kingdom enter Netherlands?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Amsterdam from Stansted?

Conditions of entry into Netherlands:

• Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
• 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Health declaration required

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Amsterdam, Netherlands?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Netherlands has imposed the following measures:

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

This information was last checked on 01/12/2021. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip to Amsterdam from Stansted.

The current restriction level for returning to Stansted, United Kingdom from Netherlands is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Stansted, United Kingdom from Amsterdam, Netherlands?

Reentering United Kingdom 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 Stansted from Amsterdam?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival for unvaccinated travellers
• Prebook and pay for day 2 and day 8 COVID-19 PCR tests for unvaccinated travellers
• 10-day mandatory monitored quarantine for arrivals without a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
• Prebook and pay for a COVID-19 test, to be taken on the end of day 2 for vaccinated travellers
• 2-day mandatory monitored quarantine for arrivals with a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Which rules do I need to follow in Stansted, United Kingdom regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to United Kingdom 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: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 03/12/2021. 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 Stansted from Amsterdam here.

There are 2 ways to travel to Amsterdam from Stansted including taking a flight or train.

The cheapest way from Stansted to Amsterdam is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around £27 compared to other travel options to Amsterdam:

A flight is about £31 less than a train, which costs on average £58 for this journey.

The quickest way to travel from Stansted to Amsterdam is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 4 h 7 min   of travel time.

The Stansted to Amsterdam distance is approximately 201 miles (324 km).

The average frequency per day from Stansted to Amsterdam is:

• Around 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Stansted and Amsterdam as scheduled services by flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

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

• Most travellers who purchase a plane ticket from Stansted to Amsterdam depart from London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
• Most travellers board their train from Stansted Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.

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

• EasyJet can take you to Amsterdam by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for easyJet from Stansted to Amsterdam for £27.
• Travel with Eurostar for trains to Amsterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurostar Stansted to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for £58.

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

• You can take a direct train with Eurostar with 1 direct train 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 between Stansted and Amsterdam.

Before travelling from Stansted to Amsterdam, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a plane ticket for this route is on average £27 one way.
• The price of a train ticket is on average £58 one way for this route.

But we recommend booking Stansted to Amsterdam tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.