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Paris to Amsterdam: Eurostar (Former Thalys) or the Cheaper Bus

Paris to Amsterdam takes about 3 hours 20 minutes on the direct Eurostar, the service formerly branded Thalys, running Paris Gare du Nord to Amsterdam Centraal, city centre to city centre. Trains run roughly hourly through the day, calling at Brussels, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Schiphol. Advance fares start from about EUR 35 one way and climb close to departure, so book early. FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus coaches take around 7 to 8 hours from about EUR 20 for the lowest fares. Here is how the times and fares compare.

FastestEurostar (former Thalys), about 3h20 direct
FrequencyRoughly hourly direct trains
CheapestA coach from about EUR 20, or an advance train fare from EUR 35
RouteParis Gare du Nord to Amsterdam Centraal, about 500 km
Paris to Amsterdam: your options
ModeOperatorDurationApprox fareOvernight
Train Eurostar (former Thalys)
Direct and roughly hourly, Paris Gare du Nord to Amsterdam Centraal via Brussels, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Schiphol. Advance fares from about EUR 35; book ahead for the lowest price.
about 3h20 approx €35 to €130 No Check on 12Go →
Bus FlixBus / BlaBlaCar Bus coach
Cheapest overall but much slower, from about EUR 20, with several daily departures including overnight options.
about 7 to 8 hours approx €20 to €45 No Check on 12Go →

Fares are approximate and shown for comparison. Confirm live prices and times on 12Go before booking.

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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Paris to Amsterdam?
About 3 hours 20 minutes on the direct Eurostar, the service formerly branded Thalys, running Paris Gare du Nord to Amsterdam Centraal, city centre to city centre.
How much does the train from Paris to Amsterdam cost?
Advance Eurostar fares start from about EUR 35 one way and rise steeply close to departure. A FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus coach is cheaper, from about EUR 20, but takes around 7 to 8 hours.
Is there a direct train from Paris to Amsterdam?
Yes. The Eurostar, formerly Thalys, runs direct roughly every hour, Paris Gare du Nord to Amsterdam Centraal, calling at Brussels, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Schiphol along the way.
What is the best way to get from Paris to Amsterdam?
The direct Eurostar is the best all-round option: about 3h20, roughly hourly, and centre to centre. Take the coach only if you want the lowest fare and do not mind spending most of the day travelling.
What is the Paris to Amsterdam train frequency?
Eurostar runs the direct service roughly hourly through the day, so there is a train most hours from early morning to evening between the two cities.

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