There are 10 ways to get from Amsterdam to Paris by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 3h 31m
Cheapest option
Bus • 6h 25m
8 alternative options
Bus via Amsterdam - Schipol Airport • 9h 22m
Rideshare • 6h 3m
Drive • 4h 58m
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International entry into France from Netherlands
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
Conditions of entry into France from Netherlands
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Yes, but conditions apply when entering France from Netherlands.
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Paris is 800 130 000.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Paris is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Paris is 1 metre.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Paris is to bus via Amsterdam - Schipol Airport which costs €19 - €26 and takes 9h 22m.
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Paris is to train which costs €110 - €230 and takes 3h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Paris. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Paris Nord. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Paris is 430 km. The road distance is 499.3 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Paris without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €110 - €230.
The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nord takes 3h 31m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Amsterdam to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Amsterdam to Paris train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Paris is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €110 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €30 and takes 6h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €340 and takes 4h 10m.
- Distance: 430.1 km
- Duration: 3h 31m
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Paris, France?
Thalys operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nord every 2 hours. Tickets cost €110 - €230 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Paris every 3 hours. Tickets cost €25 - €30 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Blablabus also services this route every 3 hours.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €650
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €700
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €700
Flights from Dusseldorf to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €600
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €650
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €700
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €700
Flights from Dusseldorf to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €750
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €700
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €280
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €290
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Paris Orly via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €650 - €1500
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €110 - €230
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €110 - €150
- Comfort
- €120 - €160
- Premium
- €160 - €230
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €110
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €55 - €80
- Comfort
- €65 - €90
- Premium
- €80 - €110
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75 - €160
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €75 - €110
- Comfort
- €90 - €120
- Premium
- €110 - €160
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 Amsterdam Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22 - €50
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €22 - €30
- 1st Class
- €35 - €50
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Düsseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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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 Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25 - €30
- 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
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16 - €20
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Amsterdam - Schipol Airport to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €21
- Website
- Blablabus
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 Amsterdam to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €32
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Amsterdam to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Amsterdam to Paris train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Paris is 499 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Amsterdam to Paris.
Luxair, Air France, Lufthansa and KLM offer flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Book your Amsterdam to Paris train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Amsterdam to Paris bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 7328+ hotels available in Paris. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is to train which takes 17 min and costs €6 - €13.