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
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Take the train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal
Cheapest option
Bus via Lille
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Take the bus from Paris to Lille
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Take the bus from Lille Bus Station Europe to Amsterdam Prins Hendrikplantsoen
7 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Amsterdam - Schipol Airport
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Paris to Amsterdam
Drive
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Drive from Paris Gallieni to Amsterdam
Fly Paris CDG to Amsterdam Schiphol
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Fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Fly Paris Orly to Amsterdam Schiphol
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Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Train to Brussels, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol
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Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
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Fly from Brussels (BRU) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Fly Paris CDG to Brussels, train
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Fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Brussels (BRU)
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Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Amsterdam is 1351.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Amsterdam is to bus via Lille which costs €19 - €29 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Amsterdam is to train. Taking this option will cost €110 - €230 and takes 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Paris and arriving at Amsterdam Prins Hendrikplantsoen via Lille Bus Station Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
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 19m.
The distance between Paris and Amsterdam is 430 km. The road distance is 496.2 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €110 - €230.
The train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal takes 3h 19m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Paris to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris 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 €110 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Lille, which costs €19 - €29 and takes 7h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €210 and takes 4h 12m.
- Distance: 430.1 km
- Duration: 3h 19m
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 - €230 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris Bercy to Amsterdam via Lille and Lille Bus Station Europe in around 7h 20m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €450
Flights from Paris CDG to Amsterdam Schiphol via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €650
Flights from Brussels to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €470
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €450
Flights from Paris CDG to Amsterdam Schiphol via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €650
Flights from Paris CDG to Amsterdam Schiphol via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €650
Flights from Brussels to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €470
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €210
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Amsterdam Schiphol via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €350
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €240
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €500
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €110 - €230
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €110 - €150
- Comfort
- €120 - €160
- Premium
- €160 - €230
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75 - €160
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €75 - €110
- Comfort
- €90 - €120
- Premium
- €110 - €160
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €110
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €55 - €80
- Comfort
- €65 - €90
- Premium
- €80 - €110
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 to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €16
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26 - €35
- Website
- 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
- fr.ouibus.com
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- navitia2-eng.fr-ne-open.prod.canaltp.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Amsterdam - Schipol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- navitia2-eng.fr-ne-open.prod.canaltp.fr
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Paris to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Lille Bus Station Europe to Amsterdam Prins Hendrikplantsoen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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 15m.
Paris to Amsterdam bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Amsterdam Prins Hendrikplantsoen station.
Paris to Amsterdam train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Amsterdam is 496 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Paris to Amsterdam.
Luxair, Lufthansa, Air France and KLM offer flights from Paris CDG Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Book your Paris to Amsterdam train tickets online with Omio.
There are 2080+ hotels available in Amsterdam. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris CDG Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €15 - €27.