There are 11 ways to get from Netherlands to France by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car
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Train (Eurostar)
best- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
3h 42m€151–250Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Amsterdam to Paris496.7 km
6h 3m€32Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Lillebus X845
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 53m€35–60Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
4h 14m€114–287Train via Châtelet / Coutellerie
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Eurostar
3h 57m€57–131Drive 496.7 km
- Drive from Amsterdam to Pariscar 496.7 km
5h 14m€90–130Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane AMS - NTE
4h 22m€89–247Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane AMS - BOD
4h 40m€94–257Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
4h 32m€112–270Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane AMS - TLS
4h 36m€90–273Fly to Paris Orly Airport
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane AMS - ORY
7h 13m€112–325
Netherlands to France by train and subway (Eurostar)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Netherlands to France is to rideshare which costs €32 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Netherlands to France is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €150 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Netherlands station to France. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Central Station and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via Lille - Europe Train Station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Netherlands to France. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Cité via Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Netherlands and France is 517 km. The road distance is 496.7 km.
The best way to get from Netherlands to France without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €150 - €250.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Netherlands to France, including transfers.
Netherlands to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Central Station.
Netherlands to France train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Netherlands to France is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €150 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 53m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €290 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Netherlands and France?
Eurostar operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nord hourly. Tickets cost €140–250 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Pont de l'Archevêché via Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 7h 53m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–310
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–360
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–360
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–370
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–370
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–350
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–360
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–410
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–410
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–310
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–360
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–360
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–370
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–350
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–410
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €100–270
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Paris Orly Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–410
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150–270
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Paris Orly Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–310
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140–250
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–130
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Amsterdam to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €32
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Netherlands to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Netherlands to France train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Netherlands to France is 497 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Netherlands to France.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Netherlands and France. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















