There are 12 ways to get from Southampton Central Station to Amsterdam by plane, train, bus, car, car train or car ferry
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
Fly Southampton to Amsterdam Schiphol
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Fly from Southampton (SOU) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Cheapest option
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade to London Victoria Coach Station
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Take the bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to The Hague
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Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Amsterdam Centraal
10 alternative options
Train to London City, fly to Rotterdam, train
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Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
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Fly from London City (LCY) to Rotterdam (RTM)
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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Centraal
Train to London City, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol
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Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
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Fly from London City (LCY) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Train, train to London Heathrow, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol
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Take the train from Southampton Central to Reading
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Take the train from Reading to Hayes & Harlington
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Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Train to Bristol, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol
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Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
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Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Train to London Gatwick, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol
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Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction
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Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Train, train to London Luton, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol
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Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
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Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
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Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Train
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Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraal
Bus
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Take the bus from Southampton to Antwerp
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Take the bus from Antwerp to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from Southampton Central Station to Folkestone
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Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
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Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Amsterdam
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from Southampton Central Station to Dover
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Take the car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
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Drive from Dunkirk to Amsterdam
Southampton Central Station to Amsterdam by train and subway
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Netherlands from United Kingdom
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Conditions of entry into Netherlands from United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Netherlands is currently allowed from United Kingdom.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- There are no current restrictions
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Amsterdam is 1351.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Amsterdam is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Amsterdam is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1351.
No, returning to United Kingdom from Netherlands is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 28 Jul 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton Central Station to Amsterdam is to bus and train which costs £29 - £50 and takes 16h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton Central Station to Amsterdam is to fly. Taking this option will cost £85 - £420 and takes 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton Central Station to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Southampton and arriving at Amsterdam Sloterdijk via Antwerpen G. Le Grellelaan and Antwerp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton Central Station to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Waterloo station, Euston Square station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Southampton Central Station and Amsterdam is 464 km.
The best way to get from Southampton Central Station to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £140 - £380.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Southampton Central Station to Amsterdam, including transfers.
Southampton Central Station to Amsterdam bus services, operated by Autokar Polska, depart from Southampton station.
Southampton Central Station to Amsterdam train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton Central Station to Amsterdam is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs £85 - £420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £140 - £380 and takes 6h 38m, you could also bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 11h 29m.
- Distance: 464.3 km
- Duration: 3h 49m
What companies run services between Southampton Central Station, England and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
KLM flies from Southampton Central Station to Amsterdam 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central Station to Amsterdam via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Warren Street station, Euston Square station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 38m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City to Rotterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €550
Flights from London City to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €550
Flights from London Heathrow to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €650
Flights from London Gatwick to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €650
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Southampton to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €650
Flights from London City to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €700
Flights from London Heathrow to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €490
Flights from Bristol to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €650
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €410
Flights from London Gatwick to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €380
Flights from London Luton to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €290
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €85
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- €40 - €55
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €70 - €85
Train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €80
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- €40 - €50
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €65 - €80
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
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €26
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €16
- 1st Class
- €19 - €26
Train from Den Haag Centraal to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €25
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €15
- 1st Class
- €18 - €25
- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Southampton Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €140
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- €35 - €50
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €100 - €140
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to Hayes & Harlington
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €16
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- €13 - €16
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €22 - €30
Train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- €30 - €45
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €55 - €80
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Reading to Hayes & Harlington
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- Elizabeth Line
- Offpeak (Contactless or Oyster)
- €8 - €12
- Peak (Contactless or Oyster)
- €14 - €22
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25 - €75
- Website
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Anytime Standard
- €25 - €35
- Anytime 1st Class
- €55 - €75
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14 - €18
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- €14 - €18
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €130 - €360
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €310 - €360
- Standard
- €130 - €170
- Standard Premier
- €180 - €240
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- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel
- Phone
- 48/796 473 308
- biuro@autokarpolska.com.pl
- Website
- autokarpolska.com.pl
Bus from Southampton to Antwerp
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Schedules at
- autokarpolska.com.pl
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 Antwerp to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €9
- Website
- National Express
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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 London - Victoria Coach Station to The Hague
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €21
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €100 - €160
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- €101
- Standard Car - Premium
- €161
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The quickest flight from Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Southampton Central Station to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Amsterdam is 1h ahead of Southampton Central Station. It is currently 10:44 in Southampton Central Station and 11:44 in Amsterdam.
Southampton Central Station to Amsterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
KLM offers flights from Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
There are 2368+ hotels available in Amsterdam. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Southampton Central Station to Southampton Airport is to train which takes 10 min and costs £2 - £85.