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Travel Information from Paris to Amsterdam

Distance267 miles (430 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$19 - $168
Cheapest modeBus • $19 (€17) • 6 h 20 min
Fastest modeFlight • $168 (€152) • 1 h 10 min
Popular travel companiesBlaBlaCar 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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from Paris to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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 Bus1659
09:55AM7h25
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
05:20PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$681One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus1659
09:55AM7h25
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
05:20PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$681One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KLMKL1412
08:45PM1h10
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
09:55PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$8381One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Eurostar9335+Eurocity Direct9551
11:51AM4h05
Paris Gare du Nord
03:56PMAmsterdam Zuid
$1841One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar9327+NS International | IC Brussel1849
10:22AM3h22
Paris Gare du Nord
01:44PMAmsterdam Zuid
$2221One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar9315+NS International | IC Brussel1841
08:21AM3h23
Paris Gare du Nord
11:44AMAmsterdam Zuid
$2221One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus1661
10:45AM8h34
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
07:19PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$681One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM7h15
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
04:00PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$741One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:05AM7h45
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
04:50PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
$761One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH1029 · LH992
10:20AM3h30
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
01:50PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$3281One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1027 · LH992
08:45AM5h05
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
01:50PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$3281One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1051+Air DolomitiLH9434
06:15AM3h45
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
10:00AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$3281One-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

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.

Looking to extend your trip from Paris to Amsterdam? Many Omio customers who go from Paris to Amsterdam usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Brussels, Berlin, London or Barcelona. If you're looking to explore Brussels, Berlin, London or Barcelona from Amsterdam, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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