- To Paris from Amsterdam by train
- How to get from Amsterdam to Paris by bus
- Choosing wings
- The car is not a luxury
The Dutch and French capitals are among the most visited cities not only in Europe but also in the world. A single Schengen visa allows travelers to visit both countries during one trip, and therefore the question of how to get from Amsterdam to Paris is often asked by tourists when planning a route.
To Paris from Amsterdam by train
European trains can hardly be called a cheap type of transport, but they are not busy with comfort and safety. The direct train Amsterdam - Paris runs daily from Central Station in the Dutch capital to North Station in the French capital. Passengers spend about 3.5 hours on the way, and the cost of tickets starts from 59 euros, and the earlier you book them, the cheaper you can buy them. Ticket sales start 3 months before the departure of the train you need.
Useful information for passengers:
- The central station of the capital of Holland is located at Prins Hendrikkade 20, 1012 TL Amsterdam.
- You can get there by the Amsterdam metro. The stop is called Centraal Station and the metro lines are orange, red and yellow.
Detailed information on train timetables, ticket prices and reservations is available on the station's official website www.amsterdamcentraal.nu.
How to get from Amsterdam to Paris by bus
Unlike railway transport, bus transport is popular with budget travelers, as travel on it is much cheaper. A ticket for a direct flight from Amsterdam to Paris starts from 18 euros.
You can buy a ticket from several companies, but the prices from the carriers Ouibus and Eurolines are the most affordable. The cost depends on the time of day of the selected flight, the day of the week and how well the ticket is booked in advance.
Useful information for passengers:
- Eurolines buses leave from their own station at the Amstel train station at Julianaplein 5. You can reach the station by tram 12 (Amstel station) and metro line 51.
- Ouibus departs from OUIBUS Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station at Radarweg, 1043. The easiest way to get there is by metro (line 50) to the stop of the same name or by city buses 15, 36, 61 and 82.
All buses of European carriers can boast a high level of comfort. They are equipped with air conditioning with the possibility of individual adjustment for each passenger. They have dry closets, coffee machines, spacious luggage compartments and sockets for recharging electronic gadgets.
At bus stations, while waiting for the desired flight, passengers can have a snack, leave their belongings in the storage room and buy water or food for the trip. Free wireless internet will allow you to stay in touch with friends and family.
Choosing wings
The capitals of the Netherlands and France are only 500 kilometers apart, but many travelers prefer air transport over land when moving from Paris to Amsterdam and back. However, the cost of air tickets on this route is also pleasantly surprising, especially if you study all the offers of European low-cost airlines in advance.
For example, Transavia Airlines planes will gladly take you on board for only 65 euros. Moreover, you will have tickets in two directions. Travel time for a direct flight will be just over one hour.
Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam is easily accessible by train. The train arrives directly at the passenger terminal. The interval of movement of electric trains is no more than 15 minutes from 6 am to 12 am. The bus from Amsterdam to Schiphol Airport is cheaper. Bus lines 197 and 370 depart from the very center of the Dutch capital and arrive directly at the terminal entrance. The issue price is about 5 euros.
Once at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, take the RER commuter trains to the center of the French capital. From passenger terminals 1, 2 and 3, a line B route has been laid, connecting passengers to the stations Gare du Nord, Châtelet-Les Halles, Saint-Michel, Luxembourg in the very center of Paris. The transfer will cost about 10 euros. Trains leave every 10-20 minutes depending on the time of day.
The car is not a luxury
Traveling around Europe by car is a cherished dream of many Russian tourists. Remember that in addition to an international driver's license, you may need a toll road permit. You can buy them at a checkpoint or gas station after crossing the border of another state, if it requires a permit. A vignette costs from 10 euros for 10 days of stay in each country.
Parking in most European cities is paid. Exceptions may be weekends and holidays and at night. The cost of an hour of parking usually starts at 2 euros.
The price of a liter of gasoline in the Netherlands is about 1.7 euros, and in France and Belgium, which you have to cross on the road, it is 1.4 euros. Try to refuel at gas stations near shopping centers, where fuel is usually much cheaper than on the autobahns.
When leaving Amsterdam, keep heading southwest and continue along the A2 highway to the Belgian border.
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.
