- To Amsterdam from Prague by train
- How to get from Prague to Amsterdam by bus
- Choosing wings
- The car is not a luxury
EU countries allow foreign guests to travel without additional visas and permits. If you are deciding how to get from Prague to Amsterdam, keep in mind that you only need a foreign passport with an open Schengen visa.
Not too long distances between capitals in the Old World is a good reason to combine several cities in one trip, especially since the Czech and Dutch capitals boast a large number of attractions.
To Amsterdam from Prague by train
The capital of the Czech Republic and Amsterdam are separated by a fairly solid distance by European standards - about 900 kilometers. Most tourists prefer to cross it by plane, but there are also fans of railway transport among travelers.
There is no direct train Prague - Amsterdam, but with transfers in the German cities of Cologne or Berlin, you can be in the right place within 10 hours. The cost of a ticket in a class 2 carriage will be about 120 euros one way.
In the Czech capital, the journey starts from the main train station. It is located at Wilsonova 8, and the red line of the Prague metro will help a tourist to get there. The stop is called Hlavní Nádraží. While waiting for the desired flight, passengers will be able to while away the time in cafes or shops at the station. A luggage room (2 euros per piece of luggage per day), a pharmacy, a hairdresser and a currency exchange office are open for them.
How to get from Prague to Amsterdam by bus
Bus carriers in Europe offer the most favorable fares and are especially popular with travelers for whom the economic component of the trip is very important.
A convenient timetable is offered by the Eurolines carrier. You can get to Amsterdam from Prague by its buses in just 12-16 hours, depending on the time of day. The fare varies by day of the week and ranges from 40 to 70 euros.
Useful information for passengers:
All Eurolines cars are equipped with air conditioning, dry closets, TV systems and electrical outlets. Buses depart from the Central Bus Station in Prague. It is called ÚAN Florenc Praha and is located at Křižíkova 6. The station is open from 4.00 to 24.00. The easiest way to get to the station is to take the Prague metro. Use lines B or C. The stop is called Florenc. At the train station, while waiting for a flight, passengers can exchange currency, have a snack at a cafe, send emails using wireless internet, take a shower and leave their belongings in the luggage room.
In the capital of the Netherlands, a bus from Prague arrives at the P + R Zeeburg station, located at Zuiderzeeweg 46B. The easiest way to get from the bus station to the city center is by tram N26.
Choosing wings
For those who are used to saving time, the most profitable option to travel from Prague to Amsterdam is a flight. European low-cost airlines offer very attractive ticket prices, especially if you book early. For example, EasyJet sells tickets Prague - Amsterdam and back for only 60-70 euros. A regular flight on this route on the wings of KLM or CSA Czech Airlines will cost 90-100 euros. Travel time is only one and a half hours.
Useful information:
Prague Airport is named after Vaclav Havel and is located 17 km from the capital. You can get to the passenger terminal by metro and bus. You will have to follow the A line to the terminal station Nádraží Veleslavín, where you will change to buses NN 119 and 100. The road, taking into account the change, will take no more than half an hour. The buses run from 5 minutes during rush hour to 20 minutes in the evening and early morning. From Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam is easily accessible by train. The Schiphol Plaza station is located right outside the arrivals area of the terminal. Trains run every quarter of an hour from 6 am to midnight. The bus ride is cheaper. They start in the same place at the exit from the arrivals hall. The most popular routes are NN 197 and 370, going to the very center of Amsterdam.
The car is not a luxury
When deciding to travel around Europe by car, prepare yourself to pay for parking in most cities during business hours on weekdays. The price of the issue is from 1.5 to 2 euros per hour. In Amsterdam, the issue of parking is very acute and there are not enough parking places, and therefore the expediency of a trip by car to this city should be carefully weighed.
A liter of gasoline in the Czech Republic and the Netherlands will cost 1, 15 and 1, 60 euros, respectively. To travel on toll roads, you will have to purchase a permit. It's called a vignette. Each European state has its own model of such a permit. It costs about 10 euros for 10 days for a passenger car in each country.
An important condition for a safe and comfortable journey is compliance with traffic rules. Violation of them threatens the driver with substantial fines.
When driving from Prague to Amsterdam, keep in a northwest direction. To the border with Germany, you have to follow the E55 highway.
All prices in the material are approximate and given as of January 2017. It is better to check the exact fare on the official websites of the carriers.
