Amsterdam to Paris train
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4.6Cheap train tickets from Amsterdam to Paris
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Train schedule from Amsterdam to Paris
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Fastest train times from Amsterdam to Paris
Fastest Journey
3 h 20 m
Average
3 h 47 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
431 km
Of the 3 trains that leave Amsterdam for Paris every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Amsterdam to Paris
 Distance | 430 km |
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 Average train duration | 3 h 26 min |
 Average train ticket price | €121 (€121) |
 Train frequency | 7 a day |
 Direct train | Yes, there are 7 direct trains a day |
 Train providers | NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, Intercity, NS International | IC Direct, Deutsche Bahn, BSB or Sprinter |
Trains from Amsterdam to Paris cover the 430 km long trip taking on average 3 h 26 min with our travel partners like NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, Intercity, NS International | IC Direct, Deutsche Bahn, BSB or Sprinter. Normally, there are 7 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as €75, but the average price of train tickets is €121. Travellers depart most frequently from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Paris Gare du Nord.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and Eurostar trains Amsterdam to Paris
Find the best trains from Amsterdam to Paris with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn and Eurostar from €75. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Amsterdam and Paris. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Trains from Amsterdam to Paris: Journey Details
Trains from Amsterdam to Paris are Thalys high-speed trains, operated jointly by several European countries, including France and The Netherlands. Direct trains run approximately every hour between around 6:15 a.m. and just after 7:15 p.m., with a journey time of about 3.5 hours. Later departures involve an overnight journey on sleeper trains.
Amsterdam to Paris Train Cost
Prices for trains from Amsterdam to Paris when you book in advance
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Booking Period |
Average Price |
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Same Day |
£120 |
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1 Day in Advance |
£130 |
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1 Week in Advance |
£91 |
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2 Weeks in Advance |
£75 |
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1 Month in Advance |
£60 |
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3 Months in Advance |
£48 |
More information about Amsterdam to Paris trains:
As you can see from the table on the left, it’s well worth booking trains from Amsterdam to Paris in advance. Even just 1 week in advance is already a significant saving, but as in most cases, the earlier you book Amsterdam to Paris train tickets, the cheaper you’ll get them.
- All high-speed Amsterdam to Paris trains are run by Thalys.
- All trains from Amsterdam to Paris depart from Amsterdam Centraal.
- Amsterdam to Paris trains leave roughly every hour.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on trains to Paris from Amsterdam decrease the further you book in advance:
- It is 24% cheaper to book your train ticket 1 week in advance as opposed to the day you intend to travel.
- Finally, Amsterdam to Paris train costs are 50% cheaper when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of.
How to take the train from Amsterdam to Paris?
Trains from Amsterdam to Paris depart from Amsterdam Centraal Station, right in the city centre, with many tourist attractions within easy walking distance. Amsterdam has efficient public transport, with Metro trains, trams, buses and water taxis. Trams leave from the city centre to Amsterdam Centraal, while buses run to the station from the suburbs and surrounding areas. The bus service also includes several night routes. The most scenic way of getting around Amsterdam is by hop-on hop-off ferries, which disembark outside the station.
Trains from Amsterdam to Paris arrive at Paris Nord Station. This is on the Regional Express Line to Charles de Gaulle Airport, and on lines 2, 4 and 5 of the Metro system. Frequent buses leave Paris Nord for destinations across the city and further afield. Paris has a regular night bus service, Noctiliens, operating throughout the week. Taxis are available at the station.
FAQs: Trains from Amsterdam to Paris
When departing from Amsterdam, you have various train station options to start your route from including Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Amsterdam Amstel. When arriving in Paris, you can end your journey in train stations like Paris Gare du Nord, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Gare de l'Est.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Amsterdam Centraal, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Paris Gare du Nord, located 2.8 miles (4.5 km) away from the city centre.
Important Stations and Airports for this connection
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Tram lines: 2, 12, 4, 14, 13, 24, 17, 26
Ferry lines: 901, 906, 902, 907, 905
Bus lines: GVB 18, 21, 22, 48, 248, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 287, 288, 289, 291, 293, Connexxion 391, 394, N57, N47, N91, N94, EBS 305, 306, 314, 316, N01, N04, N10, N14
Train lines: Intercity, Intercity Express, Sprinter, Nightjet
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