How to travel from Paris to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Amsterdam

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 €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 47m. 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 €18, and a flight costs an average of €66.

Distance: 431 km

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Train
Flight

€39

Average price

Cheapest

€165

Average price

€527

Average price

7h 50m

Average total duration

7h 20m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 32m

Average total duration

4h 2m

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30m

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5h 47m

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Fastest

2h 47m

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3h 0m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.3 - 2.6kg

CO2 emissions

BlaBlaCar Bus

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Eurostar

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KLM

Most popular airline

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from Paris to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

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

BlaBlaCar Bus1661
10:45AM8h34
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
07:19PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
261One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus1625
05:15PM6h40
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
11:55PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KLMKL1412
08:45PM1h10
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
09:55PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
6821One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Eurostar9335+Eurocity Direct9551+PKP Intercity3559
11:51AM4h31
Paris Gare du Nord
04:22PMAmsterdam Zuid
1541One-way
2 transfers
Eurostar9329+Eurocity Direct9547+PKP Intercity3555
10:48AM4h34
Paris Gare du Nord
03:22PMAmsterdam Zuid
1691One-way
2 transfers
Eurostar9429+Eurocity Direct9547+NS International | IC Brussel3555
10:48AM4h34
Paris Gare du Nord
03:22PMAmsterdam Zuid
1691One-way
2 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus1663
12:25PM7h34
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
07:59PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
261One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:20PM6h35
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
10:55PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
251One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus1603
11:55PM6h45
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
06:40AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
221One-way
0 transfers
Transavia FranceTO4058
07:10PM1h30
Paris Orly Airport
08:40PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
1071One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH1029+Lufthansa CitylineLH992
10:20AM3h30
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
01:50PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
2731One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1029 · LH996
10:20AM7h00
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
05:20PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
2731One-way
1 transfer

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How to Travel from Paris to Amsterdam

The route from Paris to Amsterdam is well-served by bus, train, and plane. Travelling by plane the journey on average takes 1 hour and 30 minutes. Buses tend to be the cheapest option. For those that prefer to travel via. train there up to 10 services a day from Paris to Amsterdam.

Paris to Amsterdam Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

£21.07

7:10 h

1 Week Ahead

£57.92

3:17 h

1 Month Ahead

£26.04

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

Cheapest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam


Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam. Buses travelling from Paris to Amsterdam depart from different stations depending on the bus company, including Gare Routière Bercy Arena, Porte Maillot, Porte d'Orléans, Porte Bagnolet and Paris CDG (Terminal 3). Over 40 buses travel from Paris to Amsterdam every day, with the earliest departing at 7:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Paris to Amsterdam include Eurolines, Flixbus, and Ouibus.


Fastest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam


Flying is the fastest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam. With only 1 hour and 30 minutes of flight time, taking a flight is at least 2 hours faster than taking the train or bus. However, when travel time to and from Paris to Amsterdam airports is taken into consideration, taking a flight takes nearly the same amount of time as the train. Flights travelling from Paris to Amsterdam can depart from either Paris Charles De Gaulle or Paris Orly, depending on the airline. All flights land at Amsterdam Schipol. Flight providers include Air France, KLM and more.


Most popular way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam


Catching a flight is the most popular way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam. Considering that trains and flights require approximately the same amount of time to travel from Paris to Amsterdam and airfare is generally less costly, most travellers choose to save money by flying. However, taking the train is also a popular option for travellers who prefer extra space on the journey.


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FAQs: Travel from Paris 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 Paris to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of €18.

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

A bus is €48 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Amsterdam costing on average €66.

A bus is €81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Amsterdam costing on average €99.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 19m.

Bus takes on average 6h 40m.

The Paris to Amsterdam distance is approximately 431 km.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 54 flights per day.
  • Around 31 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Amsterdam 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 Paris to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM, Air France, Transavia France, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines, SWISS, Air Dolomiti, LAER, Air Serbia, Norwegian Air, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air to go to Amsterdam by flight.
  • Travel with Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, EuroCity, Regional, PKP Intercity to go to Amsterdam by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 20 direct flights per day with KLM, Air France, Transavia France.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
  • 29 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen, Bruges. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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