There are 8 ways to get from Amsterdam to Paris 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 23m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 6h 3m
6 alternative options
Bus • 6h 25m
Drive • 4h 58m
Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to Paris Orly • 4h 12m
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International entry into France from Netherlands
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
Conditions of entry into France from Netherlands
- There are no current restrictions
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Paris is to rideshare which costs €32 and takes 6h 3m.
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Paris is to train which costs €110 - €230 and takes 3h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Paris. Services depart every three hours, 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 23m.
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 23m and costs €110 - €230.
The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nord takes 3h 23m 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 23m and costs €110 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €250 and takes 4h 7m.
- Distance: 430.1 km
- Duration: 3h 23m
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 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Paris every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35 - €55 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Blablabus also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €500
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €550
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €500
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €550
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €550
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Paris Charles de Gaulle via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €310
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Paris Charles de Gaulle via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €310
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €320
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Paris Orly via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €350 - €1000
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €260
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €110 - €230
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €110 - €150
- Comfort
- €120 - €160
- Premium
- €160 - €230
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
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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 Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- 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 - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- 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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More Questions & Answers
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.
easyJet, Lufthansa, KLM and Air France 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 5726+ hotels available in Paris. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is to train which takes 13 min and costs €6 - €16.