There are 9 ways to get from Paris to Amsterdam by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 3h 19m
120€ - 160€
Cheapest option
Bus • 8h 5m
16€ - 35€
7 alternative options
Bus via Amsterdam, Duivendrecht • 6h 47m
30€ - 41€
Rideshare • 6h
32€ - 35€
Drive • 4h 46m
65€ - 100€
Fly Paris CDG to Amsterdam Schiphol • 4h 9m
61€ - 263€
Train to Paris Orly, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol • 4h 5m
48€ - 206€
Train to Brussels, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol • 4h 8m
128€ - 331€
Fly Paris CDG to Brussels, train • 5h 6m
110€ - 340€
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Amsterdam is to bus which costs 16€ - 35€ and takes 8h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Amsterdam is to train which costs 120€ - 160€ and takes 3h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and arriving at Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Paris and Amsterdam is 430 km. The road distance is 499.2 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs 120€ - 160€.
The train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal takes 3h 19m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Paris to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Paris to Amsterdam train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from Paris to Amsterdam is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs 120€ - 160€. Alternatively, you can bus via Amsterdam, Duivendrecht, which costs 30€ - 45€ and takes 6h 47m, you could also fly, which costs 60€ - 270€ and takes 4h 9m.
- Distance: 430.1 km
- Duration: 3h 19m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
Thalys operates a train from Paris to Amsterdam every 3 hours. Tickets cost 120€ - 160€ and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, Eurolines FR operates a bus from Paris Gallieni to Amsterdam every 4 hours. Tickets cost 27€ - 40€ and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 380€
Flights from Brussels to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 430€
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 380€
Flights from Brussels to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 430€
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 260€ - 850€
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 240€
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 270€
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 160€
- Website
- Thalys
- 2nd Class
- 120€ - 160€
- 1st Class
- 160€ - 230€
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 100€
- Website
- Thalys
- 2nd Class
- 75€ - 100€
- 1st Class
- 100€ - 140€
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- Thalys
- 2nd Class
- 40€ - 60€
- 1st Class
- 60€ - 85€
- Website
- ratp.fr
Train from Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame to Antony
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- 1€ - 3€
- Website
- RATP Paris
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 45€
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 18€ - 25€
- 1st Class
- 29€ - 45€
- Phone
- + 33 1 41 86 24 21
- Website
- eurolines.fr
Bus from Paris, Gallieni to Amsterdam, Duivendrecht
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 40€
- Website
- Eurolines FR
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 25€ - 31€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 21€
- Website
- Blablabus
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paris to Amsterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 32€ - 35€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Paris CDG Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Paris to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Paris to Amsterdam train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Amsterdam is 499 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Paris to Amsterdam.
KLM and Air France offer flights from Paris CDG Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Book your Paris to Amsterdam train tickets online with Rome2rio.
Book your Paris to Amsterdam bus tickets online with FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 2984+ hotels available in Amsterdam. Prices start at 78€ per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Paris and Amsterdam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris CDG Airport is to train which takes 38 min and costs 10€.