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 self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 48 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• 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 1/24/22. 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 to Amsterdam from London.

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 2 days before arrival for unvaccinated travellers
• Prebook and pay for day 2 and day 8 COVID-19 PCR tests for unvaccinated travellers
• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Prebook and pay for a COVID-19 test, to be taken on the end of day 1 for vaccinated travellers
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• 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 1/26/22. 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 travel options from London to Amsterdam: coach, flight or train.

The cheapest way from London to Amsterdam is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around €58 compared to other travel options to Amsterdam:

A flight journey is usually €2 less than a journey to Amsterdam by coach, which costs on average €60 for the same trip.

A flight is generally €61 less than a train for the same journey. A train costs on average €119 from London to Amsterdam.

The fastest way from London to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

Other travel options to Amsterdam from London can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Amsterdam by coach can take on average 11 h 15 min.

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

You should expect to travel around 221 miles (356 km) from London to Amsterdam.

The average frequency per day from London to Amsterdam is:

• 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from London to 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 when travelling from London to Amsterdam:

• Most travellers who book a coach ticket from London to Amsterdam depart from London, Hammersmith Bridge Road to Amsterdam, Radarweg (Sloterdijk).
• Most travellers who book a plane ticket from London to Amsterdam depart from London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
• Most travellers who purchase a train ticket from London to Amsterdam depart from London Victoria to 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:

• Flixbus can take you to Amsterdam by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Flixbus from London to Amsterdam for €60.
• EasyJet can get you to Amsterdam by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with easyJet from London to Amsterdam for €58 on Omio.
• Eurostar can get you to Amsterdam by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Eurostar from London to Amsterdam for €119 on Omio.

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

• You can find direct coaches per day to Amsterdam with.
• You can find direct flights per day to Amsterdam with British Airways or 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 buy tickets for this journey.

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

• Coach tickets cost €60 one way on average.
• Plane tickets are costing on average €58 one way.
• Train tickets are costing €119 one way on average.

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