How to travel from Nice to Amsterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Nice and Amsterdam is around 1,001km (622 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nice to Amsterdam by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Transavia Holland

+ 6 others
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Amsterdam Centraal.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €300($300)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Amsterdam - Schipol Airport.

  • Duration21h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Amsterdam.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Distance1,389km (863 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Amsterdam

There are several options for getting from Nice to Amsterdam by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 21h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Nice and Amsterdam is around 1,001km (622 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 980km (609 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Nice and Amsterdam by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Amsterdam is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Amsterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Amsterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare du Nord. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Thalys run train services between Nice and Amsterdam. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nice and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 21h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Amsterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 21h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nice and Amsterdam. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 21h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Amsterdam. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Nice and Amsterdam with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

Transavia Holland, easyJet, KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways and Swiss Airways fly between Nice and Amsterdam. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Nice to Amsterdam typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

The closest major airport to Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Nice and Amsterdam. The distance is around 1,389km (863 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Amsterdam is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

How do I get from Nice to Amsterdam

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Amsterdam

Transport options from Nice to Amsterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 45m
€150($150)
every 20 mins1,001km (622 miles)
Train
9h 25m
€300($300)
every 4 hours1,489km (925 miles)
Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine + 1 similar
21h 35m
€55($55)
5 times a week1,526km (948 miles)
Bus21h 55m
€75($75)
4 times a week1,415km (879 miles)
Drive
13h 10m
€285($285)
on demand1,389km (863 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Amsterdam

The following major airports near Amsterdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Amsterdam
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Amsterdam