There are 7 ways to get from Amsterdam to René Cassin by train, bus, car, plane or tram
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Recommended option
Train via Paris • 7h 31m
159€ - 316€
Cheapest option
Bus • 14h 2m
31€ - 56€
5 alternative options
Train • 8h 32m
197€ - 480€
Train #2 • 8h 42m
197€ - 480€
Drive • 8h 31m
110€ - 160€
Fly to Nantes, line 2 tram • 5h 14m
55€ - 177€
Fly to Rennes, train • 7h 12m
106€ - 269€
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in René Cassin is 800 130 000.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in René Cassin is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in René Cassin is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 130 000.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Netherlands from France.
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Amsterdam to René Cassin is to bus, which costs 30€ - 60€ and takes 14h 2m.
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to René Cassin is to fly and line 2 tram which costs 55€ - 180€ and takes 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to René Cassin. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and arriving at René Cassin via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Haluchère - Batignolles and Porte de La Chapelle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
The distance between Amsterdam and René Cassin is 733 km. The road distance is 880.9 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to René Cassin without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 31m and costs 150€ - 320€.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Amsterdam to René Cassin, including transfers.
Amsterdam to René Cassin bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to René Cassin is to train via Paris which takes 7h 31m and costs 150€ - 320€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 30€ - 60€ and takes 14h 2m.
The quickest flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Nantes Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 35m.
Amsterdam to René Cassin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes, Nantes Haluchère station.

- Distance: 732.9 km
- Duration: 7h 31m
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and René Cassin, Pays de la Loire, France?
You can take a train from Amsterdam to René Cassin via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse-Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Nantes, and Gare Sud in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam to René Cassin via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Nantes, Nantes Haluchère, Haluchère - Batignolles, and Porte de La Chapelle in around 14h 2m.

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 290€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Nantes via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 850€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 400€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Rennes via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 400€

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 290€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Nantes via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 850€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 400€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Rennes via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 400€

- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 230€
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- 110€ - 150€
- Comfort
- 120€ - 160€
- Premium
- 160€ - 230€

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 85€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 65€ - 80€
- 1st Class
- 70€ - 85€
Train from Lille Europe to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 140€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 100€ - 120€
- 1st Class
- 110€ - 140€

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 90€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 45€ - 65€
- Rail 1st Class
- 60€ - 90€
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 40€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 19€ - 27€
- Rail 1st Class
- 28€ - 40€

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Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 340€
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- 300€ - 340€
- Standard
- 95€ - 120€
- Standard Premier
- 140€ - 180€

- Phone
- 02 40 444 444
- Website
- tan.fr
Tram from Gare de Pont Rousseau to René Cassin
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- 2€
- Website
- TAN Nantes Transit

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
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 20€
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 17€
- Website
- Blablabus

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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 25€ - 30€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Nantes, Nantes Haluchère
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 24€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to René Cassin is 881 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Amsterdam to René Cassin.
KLM and Air France offer flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Nantes Airport.
There are 770+ hotels available in René Cassin. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is to train which takes 13 min and costs 6€ - 13€.