There are 11 ways to get from Netherlands to France 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 Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
3h 40m€187–297Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Amsterdam to Paris501.4 km
6h 3m€32Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 32m€35–66Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
4h 8m€124–350Train via Coutellerie
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Eurostar
3h 54m€59–115Drive 502.4 km
- Drive from Amsterdam to Pariscar 502.4 km
5h 19m€93–134Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane AMS - NTE
4h 26m€89–300Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane AMS - BOD
4h 38m€104–290Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
4h 37m€118–334Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane AMS - TLS
4h 36m€105–286Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane AMS - NCE
4h 48m€89–301
Netherlands to France by train and subway (Eurostar)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Netherlands to France is to rideshare which costs €32 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Netherlands to France is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €180 - €300.
No, there is no direct bus from Netherlands to France station. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, Buiten Brouwersstraat and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Netherlands to France. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Cité via Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Netherlands and France is 517 km. The road distance is 502.4 km.
The best way to get from Netherlands to France without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €180 - €300.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Netherlands to France, including transfers.
Netherlands to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.
Netherlands to France train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Netherlands to France is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €180 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 32m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €350 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Netherlands and France?
Eurostar operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nord hourly. Tickets cost €180–300 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–330
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–400
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–400
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–400
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–400
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–400
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–410
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–410
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–420
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–380
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €180–300
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Amsterdam to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €32
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Netherlands to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Netherlands to France train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Netherlands to France is 502 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Netherlands to France.
There are 22186+ hotels available in France.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Netherlands and France. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.