What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Amsterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Amsterdam is to bus which costs €80 - €200 and takes 14h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Amsterdam?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Amsterdam is to train and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €90 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Amsterdam station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Amsterdam Central Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Paddington and London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Reading to Amsterdam?

The distance between Reading and Amsterdam is 640 km.

How do I travel from Reading to Amsterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €100 - €380.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Amsterdam?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Reading to Amsterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Amsterdam bus from?

Reading to Amsterdam bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Amsterdam train from?

Reading to Amsterdam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Amsterdam?

The best way to get from Reading to Amsterdam is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €100 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €200 and takes 14h 40m.

Where does the Reading to Amsterdam bus arrive?

Reading to Amsterdam bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 7:41 AM in Reading and 8:41 AM in Amsterdam.

Where does the Reading to Amsterdam train arrive?

Reading to Amsterdam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Amsterdam?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Reading to Amsterdam?

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Where can I stay near Amsterdam?

There are 2659+ hotels available in Amsterdam.

Reading to Amsterdam - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Reading to Amsterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
5h 55m
€103–377
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Stationbus N824
14h 40m
€84–197
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Amsterdamcar
6h 25m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Zuidtrain
4h 35m
€161–402
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Amsterdamcar
7h 34m
€129–189
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
4h 44m
€140–362
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
4h 16m
€91–362
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
4h 36m
€132–347
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
5h 2m
€84–230
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LTN - AMS
5h 9m
€107–244
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
6h 59m
€121–366
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
6h 33m
€153–401

Reading to Amsterdam by train and subway

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5h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 639.9 km
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Amsterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Reading to Amsterdam Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Amsterdam Central Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 14h 40m.

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