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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, and a train costs an average of €329.
Distance: 493 km
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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€185 Average price | €95 Average price Cheapest | €329 Average price |
5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 25m Average total duration 16h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Amsterdam
How to get from Manchester to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Amsterdam is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U221695:55 PM1h25Manchester Airport8:20 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol€1061One-way0 transfers
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U221695:55 PM1h25Manchester Airport8:20 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol€1061One-way0 transfers
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U221631:20 PM1h15Manchester Airport3:35 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol€1871One-way0 transfers
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W02855 · VT955300+
C51469+
915212:14 PM10h06Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal€2931One-way3 transfers
W02452 · VT951400+
C52487+
91526:29 AM15h51Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal€2961One-way3 transfers
Y12357 · C51244+
91528:43 AM13h37Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal€3171One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM17h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:25 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)€1301One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM17h25Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East12:25 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)€1301One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM18h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:50 PMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station)€1301One-way1 transfer
U278527:55 AM1h20Manchester Airport10:15 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol€2261One-way0 transfers
U221617:00 AM1h25Manchester Airport9:25 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol€2661One-way0 transfers
BA1365 · BA4402:00 PM3h55Manchester Airport6:55 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol€3741One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Amsterdam
Travel to Amsterdam 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 Manchester to Amsterdam.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Amsterdam:
A flight is €16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Amsterdam costing on average €51.
A flight is €294 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Amsterdam costing on average €329.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 45m.
Bus takes on average 17h 50m.
- Around 62 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Ferries mostly depart from Hull Ferry Terminal and arrive in Europoort Rotterdam.
- Travel with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France, British Airways, BA Euroflyer, Eastern Airways, Air France, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Sas Airways to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, Avanti West Coast to go to Amsterdam by train.
- 10 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France, Eastern Airways.
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