There are 11 ways to get from Wales to Amsterdam by plane, train, bus, car, car train 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.
Recommended option
Fly Cardiff to Amsterdam Schiphol
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Fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Cardiff University to London Victoria Coach Station
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Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
9 alternative options
Train to Bristol, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol
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Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
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Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Line 4 bus to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol
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Take the line 4 bus from Buckley, Police Station to Chester, Railway Station
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Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Line 4 bus, train to Manchester, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol
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Take the line 4 bus from Buckley, Police Station to Chester, Railway Station
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Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
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Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Train to London City, fly to Rotterdam, train
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Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddington
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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, train to Birmingham, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol
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Take the train from Wrexham General to Shrewsbury
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Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International
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Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Train
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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraal
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3
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Take the bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to The Hague
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Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Amsterdam Centraal
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Dover
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Take the car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
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Drive from Dunkirk to Amsterdam
Wales to Amsterdam by train and subway
The journey time between Wales and Amsterdam is around 7h 12m and covers a distance of around 817 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 3m. Operated by First Great Western Service, London Underground (Tube) and Eurostar, the Wales to Amsterdam service departs from Cardiff Central and arrives in Amsterdam Centraal. Typically 13 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Yes, entry into Netherlands is currently allowed from United Kingdom.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- 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 mandatory.
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: 23 May 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Amsterdam is to bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 16h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Amsterdam is to fly. Taking this option will cost £65 - £250 and takes 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Cardiff University and arriving at Amsterdam Sloterdijk via London Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Wales and Amsterdam is 586 km.
The best way to get from Wales to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs £160 - £380.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Wales to Amsterdam, including transfers.
Wales to Amsterdam bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff University station.
Wales to Amsterdam train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Wales to Amsterdam is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs £65 - £250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £160 - £380 and takes 7h 12m, you could also bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 16h 2m.
- Distance: 586 km
- Duration: 3h 56m
What companies run services between Wales and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
KLM flies from Barry to Amsterdam twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff to Amsterdam via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 12m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €210
Flights from Liverpool to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €210
Flights from Liverpool to Amsterdam Schiphol via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €210
Flights from Manchester to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €210
Flights from Birmingham to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €230
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €650
Flights from Bristol to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €550
Flights from Manchester to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €310
Flights from Birmingham to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €460
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester to Amsterdam Schiphol via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €470
Flights from London City to Rotterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €480
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Liverpool to Amsterdam Schiphol via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €280
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Birmingham to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €190
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €17
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- €13 - €17
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €22 - €30
Train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55 - €70
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- €55 - €70
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €95 - €130
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60 - €75
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- €60 - €75
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €100 - €140
- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €120
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- €29 - €35
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €85 - €120
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- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chester to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wrexham General to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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
Train from Den Haag Centraal to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €25
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €15
- 1st Class
- €18 - €25
- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €80
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- €22 - €29
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €60 - €80
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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 - €360
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €310 - €360
- Standard
- €130 - €170
- Standard Premier
- €180 - €240
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- 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
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Buckley, Police Station to Chester, Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- Arriva Cymru
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Cardiff University to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €12
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Cardiff University Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €22
- Website
- Megabus UK
Bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €21
- Website
- Megabus UK
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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 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €22
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to The Hague
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17 - €21
- Website
- Blablabus
- 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
- €95 - €160
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- €99
- Standard Car - Premium
- €157
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The quickest flight from Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Wales to Amsterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Amsterdam is 1h ahead of Wales. It is currently 3:00 PM in Wales and 4:00 PM in Amsterdam.
Wales to Amsterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
KLM offers flights from Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
There are 700+ hotels available in Amsterdam. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Wales to Cardiff Airport is to line 304 bus which takes 13 min and costs .