There are 10 ways to get from Barcelona to Amsterdam by plane, train, bus or car
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Fly Barcelona to Eindhoven, train • 6h 40m
Train • 11h 17m
Bus, train via Perpignan • 14h 42m
Bus • 21h 45m
Bus, train • 24h 44m
Drive • 14h 32m
Barcelona to Amsterdam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Amsterdam is to fly which costs €60 - €240 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Amsterdam is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €60 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord and arriving at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk via Brussels City Center - Midi Train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Montpellier Sud de France and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
The distance between Barcelona and Amsterdam is 1274 km. The road distance is 1533.5 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 11h 17m and costs €250 - €600.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Barcelona to Amsterdam, including transfers.
Barcelona to Amsterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord station.
Barcelona to Amsterdam train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Amsterdam is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €60 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €250 - €600 and takes 11h 17m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €150 and takes 21h 45m.
- Distance: 1273.6 km
- Duration: 5h 5m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
KLM, Transavia Holland and Vueling Airlines fly from Barcelona to Amsterdam hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona to Amsterdam via Montpellier Sud de France and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 11h 17m.
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €280
Flights from Barcelona to Rotterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €360
Flights from Barcelona to Eindhoven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €370
Flights from Girona to Rotterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €300
Flights from Girona to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €320
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €250
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Barcelona to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €700
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Barcelona to Rotterdam via London City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €340 - €1200
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Eindhoven via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €420
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 Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €27
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- €11 - €16
- 1st Class Full Fare
- €19 - €27
Train from Eindhoven Centraal to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15 - €40
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- €15 - €22
- 1st Class Full Fare
- €26 - €40
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier Sud De France
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €110
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €60 - €80
- 1st Class
- €80 - €110
Train from Montpellier Sud De France to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €75
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €55
- 1st Class
- €55 - €75
Train from Perpignan to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €190 - €300
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €190 - €250
- 1st Class
- €230 - €300
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier Sud De France
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Montpellier Sud De France to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18 - €25
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Montpellier Sud de France to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Montpellier Sud De France to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €50
- Rail 1st Class
- €50 - €75
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €210 - €400
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €210 - €290
- Comfort
- €250 - €340
- Premium
- €310 - €400
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55 - €110
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €55 - €80
- Comfort
- €60 - €85
- Premium
- €85 - €110
Rome2Rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70 - €310
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Business Premier
- €230 - €310
- Standard
- €70 - €100
- Standard Premier
- €120 - €150
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Amsterdam Cs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €33 - €36
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €33 - €36
- 1st Class
- €49 - €54
- Phone
- +34 93 593 13 00
- info@sagales.com
- Website
- sagales.com
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Girona Costa Brava Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €20
- Website
- https://www.sagales.com/en
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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Girona Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16 - €23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Brussels Zaventem Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100 - €150
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
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
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16 - €24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Brussels City Center - Midi Train station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €120
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Brussels City Center - Midi Train station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18 - €26
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
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Barcelona to Amsterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.
Barcelona to Amsterdam train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Amsterdam is 1534 km. It takes approximately 14h 32m to drive from Barcelona to Amsterdam.
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