Travel Information from Paris to Amsterdam
| 267 miles (430 km) | |
| Train, bus or flight | |
| $19 - $168 | |
| Bus • $19 (€17) • 6 h 20 min | |
| Flight • $168 (€152) • 1 h 10 min | |
| BlaBlaCar Bus, KLM or Eurostar |
Travel 267 miles (430 km) by train, bus or flight from Paris to Amsterdam. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus, KLM or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Paris to Amsterdam.
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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.
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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 |
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|---|---|---|---|
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.
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You can get to Amsterdam from Paris 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Amsterdam from Paris is a bus with an average price of $19 (€17).
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Amsterdam:
A bus is $149 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Amsterdam costing on average $168 (€152).
Taking a bus costs $20 (€18) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $39 (€35).
The fastest way to get to Amsterdam from Paris is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes 6 h 20 min on average.
Train takes 3 h 16 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 267 miles (430 km) between Paris and Amsterdam.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Amsterdam is:
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Amsterdam from Paris as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Paris to Amsterdam:
- Most travelers board their bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Most travelers who buy a plane ticket from Paris to Amsterdam depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Most travelers catch their train from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Paris to Amsterdam:
- You can go to Amsterdam from Paris by bus with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $19 (€17) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Paris to Amsterdam on Omio.
- You can take a flight from Paris to Amsterdam with KLM, Air France, Transavia Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Austrian Airlines, LAER, SWISS, Air Baltic or Air Serbia. Cheap tickets can be found for $125 (€113) with Transavia Airlines from Paris to Amsterdam.
- You can take a train from Paris to Amsterdam with Eurostar. Cheap tickets can be found for $39 (€35) with Eurostar from Paris to Amsterdam.
Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
- You can find 26 direct buses per day to Amsterdam with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus.
- You can find 20 direct flights per day to take to Amsterdam with KLM or Air France.
- You can check for a direct train to Amsterdam with Eurostar with 4 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Amsterdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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