What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Portbail?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Portbail is to bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 14h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Portbail?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Portbail is to drive which takes 8h 23m and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Portbail?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam station to Portbail. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Central Station and arriving at PORTBAIL Rue Lechevalier via Lille, Caen and VALOGNES Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Portbail?

The distance between Amsterdam and Portbail is 897 km. The road distance is 744.5 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam to Portbail without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Portbail without a car is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs €140 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Portbail?

It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Amsterdam to Portbail, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Portbail bus from?

Amsterdam to Portbail bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Central Station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Portbail?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Portbail is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs €140 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 14h 54m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Portbail bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Portbail?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Portbail is 745 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Amsterdam to Portbail.

Where can I stay near Portbail?

There are 626+ hotels available in Portbail.

Amsterdam to Portbail - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Amsterdam to Portbail by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train, car ferry, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Valognestrain 3311 / ...
9h 20m
€144–285
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Lillebus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Caenbus 712
3. Take the bus from Caen to Valognesbus
14h 54m
€57–111
Drive 744.5 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Portbailcar 744.5 km
8h 23m
€129–187
Fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane AMS - CFR
2. Take the train from Caen to Valognestrain
12h 4m
€195–462
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Caen to Valognestrain K2+ / ...
16h 2m
€59–110
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Valognestrain
9h 29m
€136–346
Fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane AMS - RNS
2. Take the train from Rennes to Lisontrain
3. Take the train from Lison to Valognestrain
10h 50m
€170–564
Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane AMS - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Valognestrain
9h 36m
€131–356
Fly to Southampton Airport, train, car ferry, ferry
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane AMS - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
3. Take the car ferry from Poole to Jersey St Heliercarferry
4. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Barneville-Carteretferry
12h 52m
€175–572

Amsterdam to Portbail by train and bus

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9h 20mAverage Duration

€144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 896.9 km
Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Portbail, France?

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to PORTBAIL Rue Lechevalier via Paris Nord, La Fayette - Dunkerque, Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris St Lazare, Valognes, and VALOGNES Gare SNCF in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to PORTBAIL Rue Lechevalier via Lille, Caen, and VALOGNES Gare SNCF in around 14h 54m.

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