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Paris to Amsterdam Train
2026 Fares & Times

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Paris → Amsterdam: at a glance

Typical~3h 20m
Trains per day6 trains/day
OperatorsEurostar
StationsParis Gare du Nord → Amsterdam Centraal
Faresfrom ~€29 (typical €29–€35)
Baggage2 bags + 1 hand luggage
Data verified2026-08-13

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How the Paris–Amsterdam Eurostar actually runs

Eurostar runs Paris Gare du Nord to Amsterdam Centraal in about 3h 20m, with six trains a day listed on this glance box. You stay on the same high-speed train via Brussels Midi and Rotterdam rather than changing onto NS at the Belgian border.

Fares already printed here start from about €29, typical €29–€35 in the glance band, with Eurostar's two-bags-plus-hand-luggage allowance. Those floors are advance inventory, not a same-day guarantee — the widget above is where a 2026 date turns into a real price.

Gare du Nord is the Paris terminal for this corridor (not Gare de Lyon or Montparnasse). Amsterdam arrival is Centraal, in the city, which is the usual reason travellers pick this over a Schiphol flight plus a last-mile train.

Pair this Book Live page with the Paris–Amsterdam Cost guide for booking-window and class advice. The live search on this URL remains the place to pick a specific departure and complete the ticket.

Paris → Amsterdam: train vs flying?

We do not publish generic flight times or CO₂ on this page without route-specific sources. Use the compare hub for door-to-door methodology, then search live fares below.

Paris–Amsterdam Cost guide · Train vs plane in Europe · door-to-door framework (blog)

Paris–Amsterdam Cost guide

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Timetables & Tickets

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Journey time
~3h 20m
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Stations
Gare du Nord → Amsterdam Centraal
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Operator
Thalys / Eurostar
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From
€29 in advance
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Book by
3–5 months ahead
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Baggage
2 bags + 1 hand luggage
Which train runs between Paris and Amsterdam?

The Eurostar Amsterdam service (formerly Thalys) runs up to 6 times per day between Paris Gare du Nord and Amsterdam Centraal, stopping at Brussels and Rotterdam. Journey time is around 3h 20m.

How cheap can Paris–Amsterdam train tickets get?

Early booking can secure fares from €29 each way. Prices rise significantly closer to the travel date. For last-minute travel, check Omio or Rail Europe for consolidated fares across operators.

Do I need a seat reservation for Paris–Amsterdam?

Yes — this is a high-speed reserved-seat service. Even with an Interrail or Eurail pass you must buy a supplement reservation (around €25–€35) before boarding.

Is there a direct train from Paris to Amsterdam at night?

There is no overnight sleeper train on this route currently. The first morning departure from Paris is around 06:00 and the last evening departure around 19:00. Consider a night train via another city.

Can I travel Paris–Amsterdam with a Eurail pass?

Yes. A Eurail Global Pass or a France + Benelux pass covers this route, but a mandatory reservation fee (~€25) applies. Book reservations early as pass-quota seats are limited.

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