There are 7 ways to get from France to Netherlands by train, bus, rideshare, plane, 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
best- Take the train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
4h 34mRideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Paris to Amsterdam494.6 km
6h€32–35Bus
- Take the bus from Paris to Lillebus 1755 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille to Amsterdam Central Stationbus X845
8h 28mFly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CDG - AMS
4h 9m€100–260Train via Châtelet
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
4h 50mDrive 495.1 km
- Drive from Paris to Amsterdamcar 495.1 km
5h 17m€87–126Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NTE - AMS
4h 24m€85–240
Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) flights
Questions & Answers
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 fly which takes 4h 9m and costs €100 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from France to Netherlands station. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Amsterdam Central Station via Paris and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from France to Netherlands. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between France and Netherlands is 517 km. The road distance is 495.1 km.
The best way to get from France to Netherlands without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from France to Netherlands, including transfers.
France to Netherlands bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, depart from Paris station.
France to Netherlands train services, operated by THI Factory, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from France to Netherlands is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €260 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between France and Netherlands?
THI Factory operates a train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal hourly, and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Châtelet to Amsterdam Central Station via Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès, Paris, and Lille in around 8h 28m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–240
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–290
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–290
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–240
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–290
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–290
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–260
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–290
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Southend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €110–260
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–260
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–260
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- thalys.com
- Website
- nsinternational.nl
Train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- nsinternational.nl
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Paris to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Lille to Amsterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- blablacar.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paris to Amsterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €32–35
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
France to Netherlands bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, arrive at Lille station.
France to Netherlands train services, operated by THI Factory, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between France to Netherlands is 495 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from France to Netherlands.
There are 2807+ 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.