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There are 9 ways to get from Amsterdam to Paris by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane

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Train  •  3h 23m

  1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nord Thalys

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Rideshare  •  6h 3m

  1. Take the rideshare from Amsterdam to Paris 499.7 km

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Bus  •  6h 25m

  1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Paris X800 / ...

Drive  •  4h 58m

  1. Drive from Amsterdam to Paris Gallieni 499.3 km

Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to Paris Charles de Gaulle  •  4h 8m

  1. Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) AMS - CDG

Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to Paris Orly  •  4h 7m

  1. Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Orly (ORY) AMS - ORY

Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to Brussels, train  •  4h 16m

  1. Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels (BRU) AMS - BRU
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord

Train to Brussels, fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle  •  5h 47m

  1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
  2. Fly from Brussels (BRU) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) BRU - CDG

Train to Dusseldorf, fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle  •  6h 30m

  1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbf
  2. Fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) DUS - CDG
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Paris is 800 130 000.

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The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Paris is to rideshare which costs €32 and takes 6h 3m.

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The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Paris is to train which costs €110 - €230 and takes 3h 23m.

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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.

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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.

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The distance between Amsterdam and Paris is 430 km. The road distance is 499.3 km.

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The best way to get from Amsterdam to Paris without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €110 - €230.

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The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nord takes 3h 23m including transfers and departs every two hours.

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Amsterdam to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

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Amsterdam to Paris train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

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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 €85 - €250 and takes 4h 8m.

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  • 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.

Airlines
Air France
Website
airfrance.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€80 - €550
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Brussels
Ave. Duration
45 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€140 - €550
Flights from Dusseldorf to Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
1h 18m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€80 - €310
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€80 - €550
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Brussels
Ave. Duration
45 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€140 - €550
Flights from Dusseldorf to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
3h 23m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€110 - €360
easyJet
Website
easyjet.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Paris Charles de Gaulle via London Luton
Ave. Duration
3h 17m
When
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Estimated price
€75 - €310
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Paris Charles de Gaulle via London Gatwick
Ave. Duration
3h 25m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€75 - €310
British Airways
Website
britishairways.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Paris Orly via London Gatwick
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
€370 - €1000
Brussels Airlines
Website
brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels to Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
€110 - €500
Transavia Holland
Website
transavia.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Paris Orly
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price
€55 - €260
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Dusseldorf to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
3h
When
Every day
Estimated price
€120 - €320
Train operators
Thalys
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
Dutch Railways (NS)

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 3 hours
Estimated price
€24 - €60
Website
https://www.ns.nl/en
2nd Class Full Fare
€24 - €35
1st Class Full Fare
€40 - €60
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

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 44m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€35 - €50
Website
Deutsche Bahn
Bus operators
FlixBus

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).

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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
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
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Book at
https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
For more information, please visit this page
Blablabus

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
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
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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The quickest flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.

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Amsterdam to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

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Amsterdam to Paris train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Paris Nord station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Paris is 499 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Amsterdam to Paris.

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KLM, Air France and easyJet offer flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

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Book your Amsterdam to Paris train tickets online with Omio.

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Book your Amsterdam to Paris bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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There are 2296+ hotels available in Paris. Prices start at €87 per night.

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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Amsterdam and Paris. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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The best way to get from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is to train which takes 13 min and costs €6 - €16.

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