Thanks to the high speed Eurostar formerly Thalys services which link the French and Dutch capitals, taking the train from Paris to Amsterdam is a straightforward journey.
Final Destination: Amsterdam Centraal
All trains also call at: Rotterdam, Schiphol
For a stress-free journey it's a good idea to be at the Gare Du Nord at least 20 minutes before departure as all passengers taking the Thalys trains have to pass through security checks.
So being at the back of the queue wondering if you'll be able to board in time is a scenario best avoided.
Mon - Thurs = 11 x trains per day
Friday = 13 x trains
Saturday = 7 x trains
Sunday = 9 x trains
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: up to 4 months ahead of the travel date
This booking period tends to be shorter when looking up journeys between mid August and mid October.
Trains departing at different times can be cheaper than others leaving on the same day, so you may need to look through the day's departures to find the cheapest fares.
Rail Pass Users:
If you want to travel DIRECT from Paris to Amsterdam there's no alternative to paying the fairly expensive reservation fees, which are payable on these Thalys trains.
If you want to avoid the reservation fees completely you can take this alternative journey option.
OR add a fabulous Belgian destination such as Antwerp or Brugge or Gent to your itinerary (travelling from Paris to Lille via Amiens).
Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
---|---|---|
NS Intl | from €35 | |
B-Europe | from €35 | |
SNCF Connect | from €35 | |
Trainline | from €35 | |
Save A Train | from €35 | |
Happy rail | from €35 |
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