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 6m€143–253Rideshare
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 43m€45–87Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CDG - AMS
4h 9m€142–329Train via Châtelet
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
4h 50m€58–183Drive 503 km
- Drive from Paris to Amsterdamcar 503 km
5h 17m€89–129Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NTE - AMS
4h 21m€88–280
France to Netherlands by subway and train (Eurostar)
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 train which takes 4h 6m and costs €140 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from France to Netherlands. However, there are services departing from Pont Sully - Quai de Béthune and arriving at Amsterdam, Buiten Brouwersstraat via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
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 6m.
The distance between France and Netherlands is 517 km. The road distance is 503 km.
The best way to get from France to Netherlands without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €140 - €260.
It takes approximately 4h 6m 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 6m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 7h 43m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €330 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between France and Netherlands?
Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €140–250 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–320
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–320
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–320
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–320
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140–250
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- 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
- €85–180
- 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
- €40–80
- 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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More Questions & Answers
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 2850+ 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.