There are 10 ways to get from France to Amsterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Eurostar)
best- Take the train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
4h 4m€153–253Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Paris to Amsterdam501.9 km
6h€32–35Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 22m€43–78Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CDG - AMS
4h 13m€132–335Train via Châtelet
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
4h 43m€58–183Drive 503 km
- Drive from Paris to Amsterdamcar 503 km
5h 17m€91–131Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NTE - AMS
4h 25m€88–286Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LYS - AMS
4h 36m€117–320Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BOD - AMS
4h 47m€103–276Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane TLS - AMS
4h 38m€99–282
France to Amsterdam by subway and train (Eurostar)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from France to Amsterdam is to rideshare which costs €32 - €35 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from France to Amsterdam is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €150 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from France station to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and arriving at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from France to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between France and Amsterdam is 517 km. The road distance is 503 km.
The best way to get from France to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €150 - €260.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from France to Amsterdam, including transfers.
France to Amsterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
France to Amsterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from France to Amsterdam is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €150 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 7h 22m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €340 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between France and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €150–250 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk hourly. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–320
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–330
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–320
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–330
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–310
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–310
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–340
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–340
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €150–250
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Paris to Amsterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €32–35
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
France to Amsterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.
France to Amsterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between France to Amsterdam is 503 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from France to Amsterdam.
There are 2784+ hotels available in Amsterdam.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between France and Amsterdam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.