Our travel advice
Our pick
Take the 08:25 train: 3h25 without a change.
Direct or with a change?
8 of 12 connections are direct. The others change, usually in Brussels.
The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Paris
- Departures: 6 in the morning, 2 in the afternoon and 4 in the evening.
- Operators: Eurostar and EUROSTAR.
- Usual change points: Brussels.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; departure times in local Paris time.
All connections on a regular day
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Change at | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:21 | 10:50 | 3h29 | direct | EST 9309 Eurostar |
| 07:52 | 11:20 | 3h28 | Brussels | EST 9411 · EST 9106 EUROSTAR, Eurostar |
| 08:25 | 11:50 | 3h25 | direct | EST 9415 Eurostar |
| 09:24 | 12:50 | 3h26 | direct | EST 9321 Eurostar |
| 09:54 | 13:20 | 3h26 | Brussels | EST 9423 · EST 9114 EUROSTAR, Eurostar |
| 10:52 | 14:20 | 3h28 | direct | EST 9329 Eurostar |
| 12:54 | 16:22 | 3h28 | Brussels | EST 9341 · EST 9126 Eurostar |
| 14:22 | 17:50 | 3h28 | direct | EST 9351 Eurostar |
| 17:21 | 20:50 | 3h29 | direct | EST 9369 Eurostar |
| 17:25 | 20:50 | 3h25 | Brussels | EST 9469 · EST 9369 Eurostar |
| 18:24 | 21:50 | 3h26 | direct | EST 9375 Eurostar |
| 19:23 | 22:50 | 3h27 | direct | EST 9381 Eurostar |
Route map
How punctual is this route?
Source: Rijden de Treinen train archive (CC BY 4.0). "On time" = at most 5 minutes late on arrival.
Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 3h50 | ± 3h46 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 18 kg | ± 58 kg |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
Train: fastest connection plus 25 minutes to and from the station. Plane: flight time plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for airport transfers, check-in and security. CO₂: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Paris to Amsterdam?
The fastest train takes 3h25; the typical journey is 3h28.
Is there a direct train from Paris to Amsterdam?
Yes. 8 of the 12 connections we found on a regular Tuesday run without a change.
What time is the first and last train from Paris to Amsterdam?
On a regular Tuesday the first connection leaves at 07:21 and the last at 19:23 (Paris time).
Which station does the train from Paris to Amsterdam leave from?
The fastest connection leaves from Paris-Nord and arrives at Amsterdam Centraal.
Is the train from Paris to Amsterdam usually on time?
37% of measured arrivals at Amsterdam Centraal were at most 5 minutes late, and 50% within 15 minutes.
Where can I book a train ticket to Amsterdam?
You can compare prices at Omio. Eurostar fares rise as the train fills up, and tickets go on sale about 6 months ahead.
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Timetables: our own journey planner (MOTIS) on open timetable data from SNCF, DB (DELFI), NS (OpenOV), NMBS/SNCB, Eurostar, SBB/opentransportdata.swiss, Trenitalia France and Renfe. Method and sources.