Cheapest price
€198
Average price
€281
Fastest journey
3 h 18 m
Average duration
3 h 19 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
431 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Amsterdam will cost around €281 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €198.
Of the 12 trains that leave Paris for Amsterdam on Fri, Jun 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 431 km distance in an average of 3 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 18 m .
On Fri, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paris to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.
Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€171 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest | €550 Average price |
5h 1m Average duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 20m Average duration 12h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() | 6:25 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h17 | 9:42 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 6:25 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h17 | 9:42 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:25 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h25 | 9:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:25 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h25 | 9:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 7:22 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h20 | 10:42 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:22 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h28 | 10:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 9:55 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 4h00 | 1:55 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 11:15 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 4h40 | 3:55 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
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Distance 431 km |
Average train duration 4h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €102 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 22m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:57 |
Buy your official Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel and PKP Intercity train tickets between Paris and Amsterdam from €55 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.
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).
Eurostar from Paris to Amsterdam train information:
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 |
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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.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Paris Gare du Nord, which is located around 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Amsterdam Centraal, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
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