There are 7 ways to get from France to Netherlands by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Eurostar)
best- Take the train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
4h€203–333Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Paris to Amsterdam501.9 km
6h€32–35Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 42m€45–77Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CDG - AMS
4h 17m€122–309Train via Amsterdam Centraal
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
4h 37m€58–153Drive 503.1 km
- Drive from Paris to Amsterdamcar 503.1 km
5h 17m€103–149Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NTE - AMS
4h 20m€97–310
France to Netherlands by subway and train (Eurostar)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from France to Netherlands is to rideshare which costs €32 - €35 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from France to Netherlands is to train which takes 4h and costs €200 - €340.
No, there is no direct bus from France station to Netherlands. However, there are services departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and arriving at Amsterdam, Buiten Brouwersstraat via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from France to Netherlands. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between France and Netherlands is 516 km. The road distance is 503.1 km.
The best way to get from France to Netherlands without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs €200 - €340.
It takes approximately 4h to get from France to Netherlands, including transfers.
France to Netherlands bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
France to Netherlands train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from France to Netherlands is to train which takes 4h and costs €200 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 7h 42m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €310 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between France and Netherlands?
Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €200–330 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–340
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–340
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–340
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–340
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Southend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–310
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120–310
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €200–330
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–150
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Paris to Amsterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €32–35
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
France to Netherlands bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.
France to Netherlands train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between France to Netherlands is 503 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from France to Netherlands.
There are 2650+ hotels available in Netherlands.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between France and Netherlands. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.