How to travel from Amsterdam to Paris

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Paris

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €202.

Distance: 431 km

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Flight

€154

Average price

€39

Average price

Cheapest

€400

Average price

4h 48m

Average total duration

4h 18m

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30m

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4h 49m

Average total duration

4h 19m

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6h 20m

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Fastest

3h 20m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.6kg

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Air France

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from Amsterdam to Paris

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

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1682
    11:45 AM7h20
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    7:05 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    301One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1682
    11:45 AM7h20
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    7:05 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    301One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLMAF5474
    12:30 PM1h10
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    1:40 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    11601One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurocity Direct9552+Eurostar9380
    4:03 PM5h41
    Amsterdam Zuid
    9:44 PMParis Gare du Nord
    1321One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurocity Direct9548+Eurostar9380
    3:03 PM6h41
    Amsterdam Zuid
    9:44 PMParis Gare du Nord
    1321One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurocity Direct9544+Eurostar9380
    2:03 PM7h41
    Amsterdam Zuid
    9:44 PMParis Gare du Nord
    1321One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1680
    11:15 AM8h15
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    7:30 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    301One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1602
    11:30 PM6h45
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    6:15 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    351One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1696
    8:00 AM7h05
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    3:05 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    351One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2307+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4196
    5:00 PM6h35
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    11:35 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    4761One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA439 · BA314
    6:30 PM4h40
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    11:10 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    5941One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA437 · BA314
    5:55 PM5h15
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    11:10 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    5941One-way
    1 transfer

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How to Travel from Amsterdam to Paris

Passengers wishing to travel from Amsterdam to Paris have several direct daily options. The fastest method of travel is by high-speed train while coaches can take up to 10 hours.

Amsterdam to Paris Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

€17.90

07:15 h

1 Week Before

€19.90

3:17 h

2 Months Before

€29.90

1:30 h

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What is the best way to travel from Amsterdam to Paris?

Cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Paris

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Paris is by bus. Ouibus, Flixbus and Megabus operate over 15 direct routes a day between the two cities with journey times that vary from 7 to 10 hours. Departures commence at around 7:30 a.m. and continue throughout the day until just after 11:00 p.m. Departures are from Amsterdam Sloterdijk Bus Station with arrivals at either Paris Porte Maillot or Paris Gare Bercy. Sloterdijk Bus Station is linked to Amsterdam by suburban trains, trams and buses while both Paris Porte Maillot and Gare Bercy enjoy good links with the city's extensive public transport system. Taxis are available at all stations.


Fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Paris

When accounting for waiting times and check in, trains are the quickest way to travel from Amsterdam to Paris, however, when counting just the journey duration, flights are the quickest way to travel from Amsterdam to Paris. KLM and Air France codeshare flights between the two cities offering 13 non-stop services a day. Departures begin at around 5:00 a.m. and continue until just before 7:00 p.m. The overall journey time is approximately 4 hours. Flights depart from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport and arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.


Most popular way to travel from Amsterdam to Paris

The most popular way to get from Amsterdam to Paris is by train. There are ten French Thalys trains every day with a direct journey time between the two cities of just over 3 hours. The first departure from Amsterdam Centraal Station is just before 6:30 a.m., with the last train leaving at around 7:30 p.m. Trains arrive at Paris Gare du Nord. Both Amsterdam Centraal and Paris Gare du Nord are centrally located within their respective cities, with good public transport links.


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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Paris

Travel to Paris 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 Amsterdam to Paris.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Paris including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Paris is a bus with an average price of €39.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Paris:

A bus is €115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Paris costing on average €154.

A bus is €317 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Paris costing on average €356.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 18m.

Bus takes on average 4h 19m.

The Amsterdam to Paris distance is approximately 431 km.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Paris is:
  • Around 57 flights per day.
  • Around 34 buses per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Paris:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Paris Gare du Nord.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, TER | SNCF, EuroCity, TGV, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Paris by train.
  • Travel with Air France, KLM, Transavia France, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, British Airways, Air Europa, Air Serbia, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti to go to Paris by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, GVB to go to Paris by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Paris with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
  • 22 direct flights per day with Air France, KLM, Transavia France.
  • 29 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Barcelona, Milan, Brussels, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.
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