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Compare train, bus, 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 bus with prices starting from $22. 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 bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $97.

Distance: 267 miles (431 km)

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Driving

$211

Average price

$39

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Cheapest

$465

Average price

$139

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 31m

Average total duration

4h 1m

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30m

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4h 17m

Average total duration

3h 47m

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6h 15m

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3h 15m

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6h 37m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $39 (€32).

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

A bus is $171 (€137) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Amsterdam costing on average $211 (€169).

A bus is $425 (€341) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Amsterdam costing on average $465 (€373).

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:

Bus takes on average 3h 47m.

Train takes on average 4h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Paris and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to Amsterdam among Omio's users.

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from Paris to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1625
    5:15 PM6h40
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    11:55 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $441One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1625
    5:15 PM6h40
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    11:55 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $441One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLMKL1412
    8:15 PM1h10
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    9:25 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $8231One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurostar9371+Eurocity Direct9575+Intercity4381+metro31742
    5:44 PM4h29
    Paris Gare du Nord
    10:13 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    $1611One-way
    3 transfers
  • Eurostar9469+Eurocity Direct9575+Intercity4381+metro31742
    5:15 PM4h58
    Paris Gare du Nord
    10:13 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    $1651One-way
    3 transfers
  • Eurostar9381
    7:18 PM3h15
    Paris Gare du Nord
    10:33 PMSchiphol Airport
    $1681One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1603
    11:55 PM6h45
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    6:40 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $441One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1609
    11:45 PM8h11
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    7:56 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $441One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1699
    9:30 PM8h25
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    5:55 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $441One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7364 · AF3223
    9:20 AM6h20
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    3:40 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $2701One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1035 · LH996
    2:35 PM3h25
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    6:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3391One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1029 · LH992
    10:20 AM3h40
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    2:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3391One-way
    1 transfer

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How to Travel from Paris to Amsterdam

Travelers journey between Paris and Amsterdam frequently for both business and leisure. It is convenient to travel from Paris to Amsterdam by plane, train or bus with direct routes departing multiple times per day. Key departure points in Paris include Gare Paris-Bercy bus station, Paris-Gare du Nord train station, and Paris-Orly airport.

Trains from Paris to Amsterdam | Buses from Paris to Amsterdam | Flights from Paris to Amsterdam

Paris to Amsterdam Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

Bus

€25

6:45 h

2 Months Ahead

Train

€81

3:17 h

2 Months Ahead

Flight

€74

1:15 h

2 Months Ahead



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 traveling from Paris to Amsterdam depart from either Paris' Gare Bercy, Porte Maillot, or Routiere Gallieni bus stations and take at least 6:45 h to arrive at Amsterdam's Sloterdijk bus station. Over 20 buses travel from Paris to Amsterdam every day with the first bus departing Paris at 7:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Paris to Amsterdam include Ouibus, Flixbus, and Eurolines.


Fastest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam

Flying is the fastest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam. Taking a flight is at least 2 hours faster than taking the train and approximately 5 and a half hours faster than taking the bus. However, when traveling to and from Paris and Amsterdam's airports is considered, taking a high-speed Thalys train is actually the faster option for arriving in Amsterdam's city center. Flights traveling from Paris to Amsterdam depart from either Paris' Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport and arrive at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport. Both KLM and Air France travel directly from Paris to Amsterdam.


Most popular way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam

Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam. While the train is often more expensive than taking the bus or flying, the time saved avoiding traveling to and from Paris and Amsterdam's airports makes up for the additional cost for most travelers. Some of the train ticket cost can be offset by planning ahead and booking your Paris to Amsterdam travel as far ahead of time as possible. All trains traveling from Paris to Amsterdam are operated by Thalys, depart from Paris Gare du Nord, and arrive at Amsterdam Centraal train station. High-speed Thalys trains take 3:17 h to travel from Paris to Amsterdam.


How to get from Paris to Amsterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Paris to Amsterdam, 51,27% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Paris to Amsterdam and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from 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, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $39 (€32).

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

A bus is $171 (€137) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Amsterdam costing on average $211 (€169).

A bus is $425 (€341) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Amsterdam costing on average $465 (€373).

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:

Bus takes on average 3h 47m.

Train takes on average 4h 1m.

The distance from Paris to Amsterdam is approximately 267 miles (431 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 54 flights per day.
  • Around 32 buses 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, bus, 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.
  • Buses 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 29 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
  • 21 direct flights per day with KLM, Air France, Transavia France.
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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