How to travel from London to Amsterdam

Travel between London, United Kingdom and Amsterdam, Netherlands is: Partially open.

Can travellers from United Kingdom enter Netherlands?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Amsterdam from London?

Conditions of entry into Netherlands:

• Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
• 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Health declaration required

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Amsterdam, Netherlands?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Netherlands has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 10/20/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip from London to Amsterdam.

The current restriction level for returning to London, United Kingdom from Netherlands is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter London, United Kingdom from Amsterdam, Netherlands?

Reentering United Kingdom is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to London from Amsterdam?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Before travelling, travellers must book and pay for a travel test package, which will include COVID-19 tests to be taken on day 2 and on day 8 of your quarantine
• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers vaccinated under the UK vaccine programme are exempt from mandatory quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Which rules do I need to follow in London, United Kingdom regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to United Kingdom must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 10/19/21. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to London from Amsterdam here.

There are 3 ways to get from London to Amsterdam: coach, flight or train.

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from London to Amsterdam. Tickets for a coach cost on average €45.

This is compared to other travel options to Amsterdam:

A coach is generally €5 less than a flight for the same route. A flight costs on average €50 from London to Amsterdam.

A coach is generally €180 less than a train for the same trip. A train costs on average €225 from London to Amsterdam.

The fastest way from London to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.

Other travel options between London and Amsterdam can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by coach can take 11 h 55 min   on average.

In comparison, getting to Amsterdam by train can take on average 4 h 7 min.

The distance between London and Amsterdam is around 221 miles (356 km).

The average frequency per day from London to Amsterdam is:

• 1 train a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from London to Amsterdam:

• Coaches mostly leave from London, Victoria Coach Station and tend to arrive in Amsterdam, Sloterdijk.
• Flights from London to Amsterdam most often leave from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
• Trains most often depart from London at London Victoria and arrive in Amsterdam at Amsterdam Centraal.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus to go to Amsterdam by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus London to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for €45.
• EasyJet can take you to Amsterdam by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for easyJet from London to Amsterdam for €50.
• Travel with Eurostar to go to Amsterdam by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Eurostar London to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for €225.

Yes, there are direct routes from London to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:

• You can find direct flights per day to take to Amsterdam with KLM.
• You can find 1 direct train per day to Amsterdam with Eurostar.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Amsterdam tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you book tickets for this journey.

When planning your trip from London to Amsterdam, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Coach tickets are costing €45 one way on average.
• Plane tickets are costing €50 one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing €225 one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets to Amsterdam from London online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.