Buses to Amsterdam

Buses and coaches arrive in Amsterdam from every major city in Europe, with Ouibus, Eurolines and Flixbus being some of the most popular with travellers in the western part of Europe.

Eurolines, Flixbus and Ouibus all run a good direct service between London Victoria and either Amsterdam Sloterdijk or Amsterdam Amstel, depending on what bus operator you decide to travel with. The journey time is approximately 11 hours from London; fares include the ferry crossing or channel tunnel. Overnight sleeper coaches to Amsterdam are also available for travellers.

Amsterdam Sloterdijk station is situated in the western part of the city. From here, visitors can take the Intercity or Sprinter train service to Amsterdam Centraal located in the heart of the city. This journey takes on average about 8 minutes in total. However, as bicycles are so popular here, a bit of pedal power may be the best way to see the city.
Many coach operators will let you take your own bike for a small surcharge, but be sure to check this in advance. Alternatively, reasonably good bikes can be hired from dozens of locations all over Amsterdam.

Coaches to Amsterdam FAQ

Looking for an answer about your bus to Amsterdam? Our handy FAQs should be be able to help you out!

What bus companies go to Amsterdam?

To get from the UK to Amsterdam, Ouibus, Eurolines and Flixbus operate services from London to Amsterdam.

How can I get cheap bus tickets to Amsterdam?

In order to get cheap coach tickets to Amsterdam, we advise booking your trip as far in advance as possible before your desired departure time.

What station do coaches to Amsterdam arrive at?

Coaches to Amsterdam arrive at one of two stations: Amstel station if you are travelling on a Eurolines bus or Sloterdijk station if you are arriving on a Flixbus or Ouibus service.

How long does the bus to Amsterdam take?

If you are travelling by coach to Amsterdam from London, it will take on average about 10 hours and 55 minutes to reach the Dutch captial.