There are 10 ways to get from Maidenhead to Amsterdam by train, bus, car, car train, car ferry or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from Maidenhead to Folkestone
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Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
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Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Amsterdam
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from Maidenhead to Dover
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Take the car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
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Drive from Dunkirk to Amsterdam
Train to London City, fly to Rotterdam, train
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Take the train from Maidenhead to Custom House
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Fly from London City (LCY) to Rotterdam (RTM)
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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Centraal
Train to London Heathrow, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol
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Take the train from Maidenhead to Hayes And Harlington Station
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Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Train to London City, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol
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Take the train from Maidenhead to Custom House
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Fly from London City (LCY) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Train, train to London Gatwick, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol
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Take the train from Maidenhead to Farringdon Without
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Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airport
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Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Train, train to London Luton, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol
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Take the train from Maidenhead to Farringdon Without
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Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
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Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Train to London Stansted, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol
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Take the train from Maidenhead to Liverpool Street Station
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Fly from London Stansted (STN) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Maidenhead to Amsterdam by train and subway
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International entry into Netherlands from United Kingdom
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Conditions of entry into Netherlands from United Kingdom
- There are no current restrictions
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
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Yes, entry into Netherlands is currently allowed from United Kingdom.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- There are no current restrictions
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Amsterdam is 1351.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Amsterdam is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Amsterdam is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1351.
No, returning to United Kingdom from Netherlands is currently allowed.
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Last updated: 9 Jan 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidenhead to Amsterdam is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 14h 26m.
The quickest way to get from Maidenhead to Amsterdam is to train and fly which costs £60 - £190 and takes 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidenhead to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead Town Centre, Sainsbury's and arriving at Amsterdam Sloterdijk via Heathrow Airport London T2,3 and London Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Maidenhead and Amsterdam is 396 km.
The best way to get from Maidenhead to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs £120 - £390.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Maidenhead to Amsterdam, including transfers.
Maidenhead to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria Coach Station.
Maidenhead to Amsterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from Maidenhead to Amsterdam is to train which takes 6h and costs £120 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 14h 26m.

- Distance: 395.8 km
- Duration: 6h
What companies run services between Maidenhead, England and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
Eurostar operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraal twice daily. Tickets cost €130 - €410 and the journey takes 4h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk twice daily. Tickets cost €27 - €35 and the journey takes 11h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.

- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City to Rotterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €460
Flights from London Heathrow to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €340
Flights from London City to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €370
Flights from London Gatwick to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €250

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €250
Flights from London Luton to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €210
Flights from London Stansted to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €270

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €340
Flights from London City to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €380

Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130 - €410
- Website
- Eurostar
- Standard
- €130 - €190
- Standard Premier
- €180 - €240
- Business Premier
- €320 - €410

- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel

- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Maidenhead to Custom House
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- Elizabeth Line
- Offpeak (Contactless or Oyster)
- €10 - €14
- Peak (Contactless or Oyster)
- €18 - €29
Train from Maidenhead to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4 - €7
- Website
- Elizabeth Line
- Offpeak (Contactless or Oyster)
- €4 - €7
- Peak (Contactless or Oyster)
- €7 - €11
Train from Maidenhead to Farringdon Without
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- Elizabeth Line
- Offpeak (Contactless or Oyster)
- €8 - €12
- Peak (Contactless or Oyster)
- €14 - €23
Train from Maidenhead to Liverpool Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- Elizabeth Line
- Offpeak (Contactless or Oyster)
- €8 - €12
- Peak (Contactless or Oyster)
- €15 - €24

Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €26
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €16
- 1st Class
- €19 - €26

- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €80
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €40 - €60
- Comfort
- €55 - €70
- Premium
- €55 - €80

- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Maidenhead to Hayes & Harlington
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- €7 - €10
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €13 - €18

- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15 - €19
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- €15 - €19
Train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16 - €20
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- €16 - €20

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).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

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
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- Blablabus

- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22 - €40
- Website
- Megabus UK

- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €90 - €150
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- €95
- Standard Car - Premium
- €151
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The quickest flight from London City Airport to Rotterdam Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Maidenhead to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Amsterdam is 1h ahead of Maidenhead. It is currently 10:05 PM in Maidenhead and 11:05 PM in Amsterdam.
Maidenhead to Amsterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
British Airways offers flights from London City Airport to Rotterdam Airport.
There are 625+ hotels available in Amsterdam. Prices start at €87 per night.