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Cross-border route · Europe
Eurostar Paris–Amsterdã
By train through the centres of Paris, Brussels, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Amsterdã: three countries in a little over three hours, from central station to central station.
France
Belgium
the Netherlands
5 cities 3 countries
In the photo: Station Antwerpen-Centraal, Antuérpia
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The route
What is Eurostar Paris–Amsterdã
The Eurostar connects Paris to Amsterdã in about 3 hours 20 minutes, without changing trains. The train departs from the Gare du Nord in Paris, stops in Brussels (Bruxelles-Midi), in Rotterdam (Rotterdam Centraal) and at Schiphol airport, and arrives at Amsterdam Centraal in the old town. Some services also stop in Antwerp (Antwerpen-Centraal).
It’s the simplest route to combine three countries in one trip. França, Bélgica and Holanda are in the Schengen area and use the euro: there is no passport control between them, and the traveler gets off the train already in the city centre, without airport transfers.
You can do it all at once, in a morning, or stop in each city. The most common approach is to split the trip: a few days in Paris, two or three in Brussels, with a day in Antwerp or Bruges, a day in Rotterdam and finish in Amsterdã. Between Belgium and Holanda, besides the Eurostar, there are Eurocity Direct trains that link Brussels, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Schiphol without seat reservations.
The map
5 cities in 3 countries
Outlines: Natural Earth, public domain. Adapted by Cidade Turismo.
The journey
City by city
Distances and times are approximate: check before you set out.
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1 · France
Paris
The route begins at the Gare du Nord, in the 10th arrondissement, connected to the metro and the RER. Paris requires at least three days: the Louvre, the Torre Eiffel, Notre-Dame, Montmartre and the Sena.
→ Bruxelas cerca de 1h20 Eurostar sem parada, da Gare du Nord à Bruxelles-Midi, por linha de alta velocidade.
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2 · Belgium
Bruxelas
The train reaches Bruxelles-Midi (Brussel-Zuid), about 1 hour 20 minutes from Paris. From the centre, the Grand-Place, the Saint-Hubert galleries and the Atomium. Bruges and Gante are less than an hour away by regional train.
→ Antuérpia cerca de 40 min Alguns horários do Eurostar; também o Eurocity Direct, sem reserva de assento.
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3 · Belgium
Antuérpia
Only some Eurostar services stop in Antwerp; the Eurocity Direct stops at every service. Antwerpen-Centraal station is one of the most beautiful stops of the trip, and the old town, with the cathedral and the Grote Markt, is within walking distance.
→ Roterdã cerca de 45 min Eurostar ou Eurocity Direct, pela linha de alta velocidade entre Bélgica e Holanda.
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4 · the Netherlands
Roterdã
Rotterdam Centraal is about 2 hours 40 minutes from Paris. Roterdã has the modern architecture of Holanda: the cube houses, the Markthal and the Erasmus bridge. From there you can reach the Kinderdijk windmills and Haia and Delft.
→ Amsterdã cerca de 45 min Eurostar, com parada em Schiphol, ou os trens da NS (Intercity Direct) entre Roterdã e Amsterdã.
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5 · the Netherlands
Amsterdã
The end of the line is Amsterdam Centraal, on the banks of the IJ and a few minutes' walk from the canals.
How to travel
The way and the tickets
By train, with ticket purchased in advance. The Eurostar has assigned seats and no check-in: just arrive at the station, find the train on the departures board and board before departure. Between Belgium and Holanda, the Eurocity Direct is an alternative without reservations.
Best time to go
When to go: month by month
From April to June and in September: long days and mild temperatures. The tulip season in Holanda usually runs from mid-March to mid-May. In winter, from December to February, it’s cold and it gets dark early, but there are Christmas markets.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Planning
Planning the trip
How many days
The train covers the entire route in about 3 hours 20 minutes. To see all five cities, allow 8 to 12 days; with 6 days, stay in Paris, Brussels and Amsterdã.
Who it is for
For those going to Europe for the first time who want to see more than one country without flying, for couples and families, and for travelers who prefer taking the train with their luggage.
Your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Eurostar Paris–Amsterdã
Quanto tempo leva o Eurostar de Paris a Amsterdã?
Cerca de 3 horas e 20 minutos, sem baldeação, da Gare du Nord a Amsterdam Centraal. Até Bruxelas são cerca de 1 hora e 20 minutos, e até Roterdã, cerca de 2 horas e 40 minutos.
O Eurostar tem check-in?
Não, nesta rota entre Paris, Bruxelas e Amsterdã. Basta chegar à estação, achar o trem no painel de partidas e embarcar. As portas fecham um ou dois minutos antes da saída, então chegue com folga. (O Eurostar para Londres é diferente: tem check-in e controle de passaporte.)
Posso descer numa cidade e seguir viagem depois?
Sim, mas com passagens separadas: cada trecho é um bilhete com dia e horário. É a forma mais comum de fazer a rota, com alguns dias em cada cidade.
Quanta bagagem posso levar?
No Eurostar, duas malas e uma bagagem de mão por pessoa, sem limite de peso, mas você mesmo carrega e guarda as malas nos bagageiros do vagão. Confira as medidas no site da empresa antes de viajar.
Vale usar o passe Eurail?
O passe vale no Eurostar, mas a reserva de assento é obrigatória e paga à parte, e os lugares para quem tem passe são limitados. Para uma rota só, de poucos trechos, compare com as passagens compradas com antecedência.