There are 7 ways to get from Netherlands to France 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 Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
3h 41m€166–274Rideshare
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 to Parisbus 1755 / ...
7h 44m€38–65Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
4h 11m€114–277Train via Châtelet / Coutellerie
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Eurostar
3h 56m€59–134Drive 496.7 km
- Drive from Amsterdam to Pariscar 496.7 km
5h 14m€87–126Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane AMS - NTE
4h 22m€84–247
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 41m and costs €160 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Netherlands station to France. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Central Station and arriving at Châtelet - Quai de Gesvres via Lille and Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
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 41m.
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 41m and costs €160 - €280.
It takes approximately 3h 41m 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 41m and costs €160 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 44m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €280 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Netherlands and France?
Eurostar operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nord hourly. Tickets cost €160–280 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Châtelet - Quai de Gesvres via Lille, Paris, and Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès in around 7h 44m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–360
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–340
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–350
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–360
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–340
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–350
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–440
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €160–280
- 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
- €55–140
- 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
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- 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.