Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
4 h 13 m
Average
4 h 13 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
431 km
Of the 1 trains that leave Paris for Amsterdam every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 267 miles (430 km) | |
Average train duration | 3 h 19 min | |
Average train ticket price | €142 (€142) | |
Train frequency | 7 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 7 direct trains a day | |
Train companies | SNCB | IC, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Thalys, TGV or Deutsche Bahn with connection |
Trains from Paris to Amsterdam cover the 267 miles (430 km) long journey taking on average 3 h 19 min with our travel partners like SNCB | IC, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Thalys, TGV or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there are 7 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around €142, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as €142. Travellers depart most frequently from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
Deutsche Bahn, Thalys and Eurostar trains will get you from Paris to Amsterdam from €142. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Paris to Amsterdam train.
Thalys is a French-Belgian high-speed train company that connects the main capital cities. For your next train between Paris and Amsterdam with Thalys, you can choose from these different ticket fares: Standard Mini, Standard, Comfort and Premium.
If you’re looking for a smooth and easy train between Paris and Amsterdam, check Omio for Thalys trains offering this journey. Whether you are looking for the fastest, earliest or cheapest train to take for this 267 miles (430 km) route to Amsterdam from Paris, Omio makes it easier than ever to find Thalys trains at affordable prices, and you can also quickly book train tickets online. Check the current Thalys train timetables for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route from Paris to Amsterdam as well as relevant ticket information (such as luggage policy and amenities offered onboard), and book your Thalys train on Omio. If you search for trains between Paris and Amsterdam in the Omio app, you can quickly see if the Thalys tickets are mobile tickets, making it convenient for you to go paperless when travelling. With prices for Thalys trains from Paris to Amsterdam starting at €142, buy your official Thalys tickets with Omio online quickly and easily!
Eurostar is the premier high-speed railway service which connects the United Kingdom with Europe through the Channel Tunnel with journeys connecting London St Pancras International with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam among other popular European cities. With its high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), the Eurostar makes travel between the UK and Europe as smooth and easy as possible. When you book your Paris to Amsterdam train, you can choose between ticket types like Standard, Standard Premier (with spacious seats and light refreshments served), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seats, lounge access, hot meals served and priority boarding).
Trains from Paris to Amsterdam offer a fast and comfortable way to travel this route. High speed Thalys trains cover the route in just under 3 hours and 20 minutes calling at Rotterdam, Brussels and other stations along the way. Trains depart every one or two hours with the first service at 6:25 a.m. and the last at 7:25 p.m. Tickets for Thalys trains can be booked up to 90 days in advance. Slower regional services are also available for passengers wanting a more leisurely journey.
Prices for trains from Paris to Amsterdam when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
---|---|
Same Day |
£149 |
1 Day in Advance |
£141 |
1 Week in Advance |
£110 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
£86 |
1 Month in Advance |
£64 |
3 Months in Advance |
£50 |
More information about Paris to Amsterdam trains
As you can see from the table on the left, it’s well worth booking trains from Paris to Amsterdam in advance. Even just 1 week in advance is already a significant saving, but the biggest savings on Paris to Amsterdam train tickets come when you book them 2 or more weeks in advance.
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:
Trains from Paris to Amsterdam depart from Paris Nord Train Station (Gare du Nord). This station is very convenient for public transport being on the Regional Express Network which offers access to the northern suburbs, Gare de Lyon, and St Lazare. Gare du Nord is also on the Metro underground system. Many bus routes pass the station including the 26 to St-Lazare, the 65 to Gare de Lyon, and the 350 to the Gare de l'Est.
Trains from Paris arrive at Amsterdam Centraal Station which is located in the heart of the city and is a major terminus for the city's buses and trams. It also features a metro station for three routes - the 51 to Amstelveen Westwijk, the 53 to Gaasperplas, and the 54 to Gein.
Travel between Paris, France and Amsterdam, Netherlands by train is: Fully open.
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Conditions of entry:
All travellers in Netherlands must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 6/27/22. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Paris to Amsterdam as this information can change.
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Amsterdam to Paris is: Partially open
Reentry to France is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
What are the entry requirements?
The government of France has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last verified on 7/1/22. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your Amsterdam to Paris train here.
When taking a train from Paris, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare du Nord and Paris Gare de l'Est. When you arrive in Amsterdam, your train can arrive in train stations including Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Amsterdam Amstel.
Omio customers travelling this route book their trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Amsterdam Centraal.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this journey, Paris Gare de Lyon, located approximately 1.9 miles (3.1 km) from the city centre of Paris. The most popular arrival train station in Amsterdam, called Amsterdam Centraal, is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from its city centre.
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