There are 8 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 29m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 6h
6 alternative options
Bus • 6h 35m
Drive • 5h 2m
Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle • 4h 9m
Fly from Paris Orly • 6h 19m
Train to Brussels, fly • 4h 5m
Paris to Amsterdam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Amsterdam is to rideshare which costs €32 - €35 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Amsterdam is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €110 - €220.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and arriving at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Paris and Amsterdam is 514 km. The road distance is 500.3 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €110 - €220.
The train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal takes 3h 29m including transfers and departs every two 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 29m and costs €110 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €260 and takes 4h 9m.
- Distance: 513.9 km
- Duration: 3h 29m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
Thalys operates a train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal every 2 hours. Tickets cost €110 - €220 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Amsterdam Sloterdijk every 2 hours. Tickets cost €35 - €55 and the journey takes 6h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €440
Flights from Brussels to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €650
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €440
Flights from Paris Orly to Amsterdam Schiphol via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €700 - €1100
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Amsterdam Schiphol via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €340
Flights from Paris Orly to Amsterdam Schiphol via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €350
Flights from Paris Orly to Amsterdam Schiphol via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €350
Flights from Paris Orly to Amsterdam Schiphol via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €350
Flights from Paris Orly to Amsterdam Schiphol via Berlin Brandenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €350
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Amsterdam Schiphol via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €250 - €350
Flights from Paris Orly to Amsterdam Schiphol via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €250 - €350
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Amsterdam Schiphol via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €460
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €110 - €220
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €110 - €160
- Comfort
- €130 - €180
- Premium
- €170 - €220
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70 - €150
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €70 - €110
- Comfort
- €85 - €120
- Premium
- €110 - €150
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 Paris Nord to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €50 - €75
- Rail 1st Class
- €80 - €120
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €26 - €40
- 1st Class
- €40 - €60
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 Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- 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 Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Paris - Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam - Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paris to Amsterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €32 - €35
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Paris to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at 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 500 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Paris to Amsterdam.
Book your Paris to Amsterdam train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Paris to Amsterdam bus tickets online with FlixBus and Omio.
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