If you are not keen on flying or simply enjoy travelling by ship then these UK-Holland ferries could be a good way to get to Amsterdam or Rotterdam – particularly if you live on the eastern side of England.

They are also convenient if you want to bring your own car or vehicle to the Netherlands.

UK to Holland ferry map

The following map shows the 3 UK to Holland ferry services:

1. Harwich-Hook of Holland (Stena Line)
2. Newcastle-Amsterdam (DFDS Seaways)
3. Holl-Rotterdam (P&O Ferries)

1. Harwich – Hook of Holland (Stena Line)

Stena Line runs a daily and nightly ferry service both ways between Harwich and Hoek van Holland (Hook of Holland). You can book the Harwich-Hook of Holland ferry here

The 240m sister ships Stena Britannica and Stena Hollandica ply the route over the North Sea and the trip takes roughly 7 hours.

The ships are very comfortable akin to a small floating hotel with 538 cabins, bar/restaurant and lounge facilities. There is capacity for up to 1,200 passengers and 230 cars.

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Facilities includes the Taste self-service restaurant, the Riva bar, the Social Cafe & Bar, a duty-free shop, a guest services desk, a Stena Plus lounge and a Family Hub area with kids corner.

For more detailed info, see our complete Harwich-Hoek van Holland Stena Line ferry guide

The on-board cabins are well appointed with decent beds, compact toilet/shower, tea/coffee making facilities and TV (English and Dutch channels). All the cabins are located on floors 10 and 11.

You can choose inside cabins or outside cabins with windows. There a various cabin configurations including single, 2-berth and family (3-berth, 4-berth and 5-berth). Higher level cabins – Comfort Class, Captain’s Class and the Captain’s Suite – include a free minibar.

Fares are priced in pounds or euros depending on whether you book from UK or the Netherlands.

Car + driver starts from £94/€107 one-way with each additional passenger priced from £32/€37. Foot passengers fares start from £57/€66 one-way.

Fares are split into economy (non-refundable), flexi (refundable) and premium (refundable with lounge access).

Note, on overnight sailings you are obliged to pay extra for a cabin. Prices of the cabins vary between £51-£214/€57-€251 – depending on cabin type and fare level. Cabin prices are half-price on day sailings.

You can book the Harwich-Hook of Holland ferry here

There is also the option of the Rail & Sail tickets which includes a Greater Anglia train from Harwich to London Liverpool Street. These are priced at £75/€89 each way (£38/€44 for children 4-15).

On the Dutch side the RET Metro Line B operates from Hoek van Holland Haven towards Rotterdam in direction Nesselande. See our Rotterdam Metro map.

If travelling onto Amsterdam you can change to NS train services at either Schiedam Centrum or Rotterdam Centraal.

If you have the time the Stena Line ferry is an excellent way to travel between the south-east England and the Netherlands.

Sneleentaxi offers good value fixed taxi fares between Hoek van Holland and Rotterdam, Amsterdam or any destination in the Netherlands. Book a taxi at fixed rate with Sneleentaxi

2. Newcastle – Amsterdam (DFDS Seaways)

There is a daily overnight ferry service each way between Newcastle-North Shields and Amsterdam-Ijmuiden. Book your DFDS Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry here

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The large King Seaways and Princess Seaways ferries operate on the route. There are a range of cabins on offer: inside cabins, sea-view cabins, economy cabins and premium cabins (Commodore and Commodore De Luxe). There is a Commodore De Luxe lounge available on King Seaways.

Other on-board facilities include the Explorer’s Kitchen and North Sea Bistro restaurants, Coffee Crew café, games area, a cinema, 4 bars, casino and a nightclub.

Ijmuiden is a seaside port about 24 km west of Amsterdam – don’t be put off by the large Tata steel works close by! It has a marina with a Leonardo hotel and the start of a good (blue-flag) beach running south.

DFDS has a bus service for passengers between the Felison Terminal at IJmuiden and Amsterdam Central. The journey takes about 30-45 minutes.

At Amsterdam Central station the DFDS bus goes from the bus stop at De Ruijterkade 153. The bus departs back to the ferry port between 15:30 and 16:00. Tickets can be reserved online from £9/€10 each way.

Public transport options are available but not so convenient as they require walking and multiple changes – better to stick with the DFDS bus or take a taxi.

A taxi from the Ijmuiden ferry terminal to central Amsterdam would cost €70-€140. You can book a taxi with Sneleentaxi here

There is a DFDS bus service from International passenger Terminal (North Shields port) to Newcastle city centre (Bewick Street near the station) which costs from £7 each way and takes 20-30 minutes. Or walk from the port to Percy Main station (15-20 mins) and take the metro to Newcastle.

Prices for the ferry vary considerably depending on season.

For a standard ferry crossing, prices for a 2 bed inside cabin start from around £78/€90 each way. Add about £93/€109 for a car each way.

Book your DFDS Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry here

3. Hull – Rotterdam (P&O Ferries)

P&O (owned by DP World) operates a daily overnight ferry service between Hull and Rotterdam Europoort terminal. The crossings take 11-12 hours using the 215m long Pride of Rotterdam and Pride of Hull ships.

These ships have 12 decks and have 546 cabins with capacity for 1,360 passengers, 250 cars and 400 freight vehicles.

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Facilities on-board ship include The Brasserie restaurant, The Kitchen buffet restaurant, a coffee bar, a paid Club Lounge, a show bar with live entertainment, a shop, cinema and kids play area.

Choice of cabins are Standard (bunks), Premier (twin beds or double bed), Club (TV, minibar) and the top-of-the-range Club Stateroom cabin and Club Suite cabin.

Be aware that the Europoort terminal is some 37km from Rotterdam centre. A special bus service (operated by De Jong Tours) can be pre-booked with P&O that runs from Europoort Rotterdam to central Rotterdam (international bus stop at Conradstraat).

At the UK end, buses run from Hull port (King George Dock) to the Paragon Interchange, Stand 38.

Ferry prices vary depending on season, cabin booked and type of ticket (Standard, Flexi or Fully Flexi). For 2 foot passengers in a standard cabin expect to pay from about £130/€150 each way.

Book your Hull-Rotterdam P&O ferry here

So if you are looking to take a ferry to Amsterdam from the UK then any of the above 3 services could be a good travel option.

Note that since 2024 the EU is adding a Environmental Trading Scheme (ETS) charge to ferry ticket prices.

This article was originally published in 2010. Last checked and updated 20 August 2026.

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Travel by rail is a great alternative to flying with an ever growing network of high-speed trains and night-time sleeper services.

In this article we shall overview all international trains from Amsterdam based on our own travels (nearly 30 years experience travelling regularly to/from Netherlands).

International Rail Map Amsterdam

Firstly let’s start our overview with our international rail network map for scheduled trains operating to/from Amsterdam. Each service is highlighted in a different colour.

Now let’s look at each specific route in turn:

Amsterdam-Paris: Eurostar

The Amsterdam-Paris rail route is served by Eurostar (formerly Thalys), an international high speed train service. In late 2023, Thalys was rebranded as Eurostar following the merger of Eurostar and Thalys.

• The red Eurostar trains runs between Amsterdam Central and Paris Gare du Nord
• Stops are made at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Rotterdam, Antwerp and Brussels Zuid/Midi
• The high speed train runs up to 250km/h on the HSL-Zuid line in the Netherlands and up to 300km/h in Belgium and France
• Eurostar runs up to 10x daily for Amsterdam-Paris
• The Amsterdam-Paris journey time is around 3 hours 25 mins

For more info see our complete guide to the Amsterdam-Paris Eurostar

The Eurostar has a 3 class service: Eurostar Standard, Eurostar Plus and Eurostar Premier.

Eurostar Standard

• Standard is 2nd class seating (2-2 configuration)
• Food/drink can be purchased at the Eurostar Café carriage
• Free WiFi is available and seats have EU power outlets
• Standard fares cost €35-€180 for Amsterdam-Paris – cheapest available class
• Exchangeable up to 1 hour before departure (just pay the fare difference)
• Refundable up to 7 days before departure for €25/£25/$40

Eurostar Plus

• Plus is 1st class seating only (2-1 configuration)
• Food/drink can be purchased at the Eurostar Café carriage
• Free WiFi is available and seats have EU power outlets
• Plus fares cost €79-€185 for Amsterdam-Paris
  
• Exchangeable up to 1 hour before departure (just pay the fare difference)
• Refundable up to 7 days before departure for €25/£25/$40

Eurostar Premier

• Premier is 1st class seating (2-1 configuration)
• Gourmet meal and drinks (including champagne) served at your seat
• Free WiFi is available and seats have EU power outlets
• Premier fares cost €165-€235 for Amsterdam-Paris
  
• Exchangeable/refundable up to 48 hours after departure (no fee, just pay the fare difference)
• Lounge access available at Amsterdam Centraal (NS International lounge) and Paris Gare du Nord (Eurostar Premier lounge)

Eurostar permits 2 pieces of luggage (max 75cm long) plus 1 small daypack/handbag for Standard and Plus fares. Premium fares allow a third piece of luggage.

Children 0-11 can bring 1 piece of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage.

There are overhead luggage racks and special racks at each end of the carriage for larger items.

See the full Eurostar (former Thalys) train seat map here

Eurostar London tickets are on sale up to 12 months out and your ticket will have a carriage and seat number.

Discounted fares are available for children 0-11, youths 12-25 and seniors 60+. Children 0-3 can travel free sitting on an adult’s lap.

From Paris Nord you can connect onto the French TGV network to destinations throughout France – but you will have to transfer to one of the other Paris stations using the Metro/RER or taxi.

BOOKING: Book your Eurostar tickets from €35 at Trainline here

or book at NS International here

Amsterdam-London: Eurostar

Eurostar runs a direct train service between Amsterdam and London.

The UK terminal at Amsterdam Central station opened in February 2025 and can handle up to 650 passengers.

• Blue Eurostar trains runs between Amsterdam Central and London St Pancras
  
• Stops are made at Rotterdam Centraal, Brussels Zuid/Midi and Lille Europe
• The high speed train reaches speeds of up to 300km/h
• Eurostar runs up to 5x daily for Amsterdam-London via the channel tunnel
• The Amsterdam-London journey time is around 4 hours 17 mins
• It takes about 20 minutes to pass through the channel tunnel
  

Eurostar London-Amsterdam Timetable

London to Amsterdam

Amsterdam to London

[Amsterdam is 1 hour ahead of London time, reduced timetable at weekends]

Passengers departing either Amsterdam and Rotterdam have to go through a security and immigration check before boarding.

For more detailed info see our guide on the Eurostar between London and Amsterdam.

As we saw for Amsterdam-Paris, Eurostar has a 3 class service: Eurostar Standard, Eurostar Plus and Eurostar Premier.

Eurostar Standard

• Standard is 2nd class seating (2-2 configuration)
• Food/drink can be purchased at the Eurostar Café carriage
• Free WiFi is available and seats have UK or EU power outlets
• Standard fares start at £51/€58 one-way or £78/€88 return for Amsterdam-London
• Exchangeable up to 1 hour before departure (just pay the fare difference)
• Refundable up to 7 days before departure for €25/£25/$40

Eurostar Plus

• Plus has 1st class seating (2-1 configuration)
• Light meal and drinks served at your seat
• Free WiFi is available and seats have UK or EU power outlets
• Plus fares start from £98/€112 one-way or £140/€160 return for Amsterdam-London
  
• Exchangeable up to 1 hour before departure (just pay the fare difference)
• Refundable up to 7 days before departure for €25/£25/$40

Eurostar Premier

• Premier is 1st class seating (2-1 configuration)
• Gourmet meal and drinks (including champagne) served at your seat
• Free WiFi is available and seats have UK or EU power outlets
• Premier fares cost £315/€362 one-way or £458/€526 return for Amsterdam-London
  
• Exchangeable/refundable up to 48 hours after departure (no fee, just pay the fare difference)
• Lounge access available at Amsterdam Centraal (NS International lounge) and London St Pancras (Eurostar Premier lounge)

Eurostar permits 2 pieces of luggage (max 85cm long) plus 1 small daypack/handbag for Standard and Plus fares. Premium fares allow a third piece of luggage.

Children 0-11 can bring 1 piece of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage.

There are overhead luggage racks and special racks at each end of the carriage for larger items.

Eurostar uses its E320 series trains for the London-Amsterdam route which are made up of 16 coaches. Plus/Premier are normally located in coaches 1-3 and 14-16.

There is a Eurostar Café bar facility in coaches 8 and 9. See the full Eurostar E320 seat map here

Eurostar London tickets are on sale up to 12 months out and your ticket will have a carriage and seat number.

The cheapest fares need to be booked well in advance and are usually the direct train service. The Eurostar fares with a change in Brussels are normally more expensive.

BOOKING: Book your Eurostar tickets from €58 at Trainline or check availability here:

or Book Eurostar tickets at NS International here

Of interest to some could be the rail and ferry option which includes the Stena Line ferry between Harwich and Hoek van Holland. Both ferry ports are accessible by rail or metro.

Amsterdam-Brussels/Antwerp: Eurocity Direct (or Eurostar)

Travel from Amsterdam to Brussels or Antwerp by rail can be done by a number of options:

• The Eurocity Direct train (Amsterdam Zuid to Brussels Zuid/Midi)
• Connecting to the slower EuroCity (runs Rotterdam to Brussels Zuid/Midi)
• The red Eurostar service (Amsterdam-Paris service mentioned above)

Eurocity Direct / EuroCity

The Eurocity Direct and EuroCity services replaced the old Intercity Brussels in December 2024. These are a joint venture between NS Dutch Railways and SNCB Belgian Railways.

The Eurocity Direct uses Dutch Intercity New Generation trains using the high-speed track running up to 200km/h.

The Eurocity Direct service originates from Lelystad Centrum and Almere before stopping at Amsterdam Zuid station (not Amsterdam Centraal).

It continues to Schiphol Airport, Rotterdam Centraal and Antwerp Centraal before terminating at Brussels Zuid/Midi station.

• The Eurocity Direct Amsterdam-Brussels journey takes 2 hours 8 mins – only slightly slower than Eurostar
• Amsterdam-Antwerp takes 1 hour 23 mins by Eurocity Direct
• Eurocity Direct runs 16x daily

The EuroCity is a slower stopping service running 16x daily between Rotterdam Centraal and Brussels Zuid Midi using Belgian Intercity stock. It is slightly cheaper than the Eurocity Direct (but does not serve Amsterdam).

The Eurocity stops at Breda, Noorderkempen (Belgium), Antwerp Central, Antwerp Berchem, Mechelen, Brussels Airport, Brussels North and Brussels Central.

The Rotterdam-Brussels Eurocity trip takes 2 hours 7 mins.

Eurocity Direct tickets are either 1st class (2-1 seating configuration) or 2nd class (2-2 configuration). There is no assigned seating – just find any available free seat.

There are 2 types of fares for the Eurocity Direct – Saver and Flex – bookable up to 335 days before travel, depending on the time of year.

Eurocity Direct Saver Fares

• Cheaper and valid for a specific date and departure time
• Amsterdam-Brussels one-way saver fares start at €25 (2nd class) and €50 (1st class)
• Amsterdam-Antwerp one-way saver fares start at €20 (2nd class) and €40 (1st class)
• Saver bookings are freely changeable up to 1 day before departure
• Saver bookings can be cancelled up to 1 day before departure with a €5 cancellation fee

Eurocity Direct Flex Fares

• Full-flex fares are valid on any departure for a particular day
• Amsterdam-Brussels one-way flex fares (2026) are €65.80 (2nd class) and €99.30 (1st class)
• Amsterdam-Antwerp one-way flex fares (2026) are €53.30 (2nd class) and €79.50 (1st class)
• Freely changeable and cancellable up to 1 day before departure

Up to 4 children aged 4-11 can get added for free with an adult Eurocity Direct ticket when booking online.

EuroCity Fares Rotterdam-Brussels

Saver EuroCity fares for Rotterdam-Brussels are available one-way from €13.60 (2nd class) and €27.70 (1st class). Flexible fares are €34.00 (2nd class) and €55.30 (1st class).

Note, EuroCity tickets are not valid for travel on the Eurocity Direct; likewise, Eurocity Direct tickets cannot be used on the EuroCity!

Eurostar Amsterdam-Antwerp/Brussels

Alternatively, the high speed Eurostar train runs from Amsterdam Centraal/Schiphol/Rotterdam to Antwerp and Brussels Zuid/Midi up to 14x daily, as described above. It continues on to Paris Nord.

• From Amsterdam, travel time is 1 hour 20 mins to Antwerp and 1 hour 56 mins to Brussels
• Eurostar fares for Amsterdam-Brussels range as follows: €29-€95 (Standard), €79-€119 (Plus) and €109-€139 (Premier)
• Eurostar fares for Amsterdam-Antwerp are: €29-€79 (Standard), €49-€99 (Plus) and €99-€119 (Premier)

BOOKING: Book your Eurostar/Eurocity Direct tickets at Trainline here

or book tickets at NS International here

Also of note to travellers: there is an hourly Belgian stopping train service between the border town of Roosendaal (NL) and Antwerp.

Those travelling Amsterdam-Bruges should travel to Antwerp and then change to a Belgian intercity.

Amsterdam-Berlin: ICE

DB Bahn (German railways) and NS International operate an ICE train service 6x daily between Amsterdam Central and Berlin Ostbahnhof. Prior to October 2025 it was known in the Netherlands as ‘Intercity Berlin’.

Modern ICE3neo 408 variants run on Amsterdam-Berlin, the same type that is used on the Amsterdam-Frankfurt route. For more info see Amsterdam to Berlin by ICE train (Complete Guide)

The journey makes a good number of stops: in Netherlands at Hilversum, Amersfoort, Apeldoorn, Deventer and Hengelo.

German stops are Bad Bentheim, Rheine, Osnabrück, Bünde(Westf), Hannover, Berlin Spandau and Berlin Hauptbanhof, the main station of the city.

The ICE seats are in a 2-2 config for 2nd class and 1-2 config for 1st class. They are very comfortable for the Amsterdam-Berlin trip.

• The Amsterdam-Berlin ICE journey takes around 5 hours 52 mins
• Fares start from €38 (2nd class) and €50 (1st class)
• Seat reservations cost €5.50-€6.90 extra (highly recommended) – only full-flex 1st class tickets include it
• ICE Berlin train has an on board bistro bar carriage for drinks and snacks
• Free WiFi is available to all passengers and EU power outlets are located under the seats

BOOKING: Book your Amsterdam-Berlin ICE tickets at Trainline here

Or check trains here:

or Book tickets at NS International here

Amsterdam-Berlin: GoVolta

Dutch start-up Go Volta backed by Keolis runs a 6x weekly Amsterdam-Berlin train service (daily except Tuesdays) via Amersfoort, Deventer, Hengelo, Osnabrück and Hannover. The service launched in March 2026.

The 10 coach train leaves Amsterdam Central at 08:34 (07:00 from 28 Sep 2026) and arrives at Berlin Spandau at 15:09 (14:45 from 28 Sep 2026).

It then departs Berlin Spandau at 16:15 (15:38 from 28 Sep 2026) arriving back in Amsterdam at 23:55 (23:01 from 28 Sep 2026).

With journey times ranging around 7-8 hours this is quite a bit slower than Bahn’s ICE train service.

Fares start from €35 one-way for Economy Class with 2-2 configuration and €59 one-way for Comfort Class with 2-1 configuration. All seats face each other – there are no airline-style seats.

Go Volta is offering a limited number of one-way fares at the cheaper price points of €10/€19/€29 – easy to find on its clear booking calendar. Just beware of the add-ons during the booking process.

Go Volta’s 3x weekly Amsterdam-Hamburg route was stopped after a couple of months due to lack of demand.

BOOKING: Check GoVolta availability here

Amsterdam-Frankfurt: ICE

Modern ICE ICE3neo 408 variant trains also run from Amsterdam Central to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf up to 6-7x daily.

For more info about this train service see our complete guide here: Amsterdam to Frankfurt by ICE Train

Jointly operated by DB Bahn (German Railways) and NS (Dutch Railways) the ICE train makes stops at Utrecht, Arnhem, Oberhausen, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Cologne and Frankfurt airport.

One train a day also continues on to Munich via Mannheim, Stuttgart and Augsburg.

ICE journey times from Amsterdam are as follows:

• 2 hours 14 mins to Düsseldorf
• 2 hours 38 mins to Cologne (Keulen / Köln)
• 3 hours 42 mins to Frankfurt airport
• 3 hours 53 mins to Frankfurt Hbf
• 6 hours 57 mins to Munich Hbf

There is a high speed track between Cologne and Frankfurt where speeds can approach 300 km/h.

• Fares for Amsterdam to Düsseldorf or Cologne start from €20 (2nd class) and €30 (1st class) one-way
• Amsterdam to Frankfurt or Munich costs from €38 (2nd class) and €50 (1st class).
• Book well in advance to secure the lowest fares
• Seat reservations cost €5.50-€6.90 extra (highly recommended) – only full-flex 1st class tickets include it
• The ICE train has an on board bistro bar carriage (with limited seating) for drinks and snacks
• Free WiFi is available to all passengers and EU power outlets are located under the seats

The ICE seats are in a 2-2 config for 2nd class and 1-2 config for 1st class. They are very comfortable for the Amsterdam-Frankfurt trip. See our full ICE3neo (class 408) seat map here

BOOKING: Book your ICE tickets at Trainline

or Book tickets at NS International

Amsterdam-Vienna/Munich/Zurich: NightJet

Austrian Railways ÖBB operates a couple of NightJet night train services from Amsterdam to Vienna/Munich/Innsbruck and a service to Basel/Zurich.

The Amsterdam-Innsbruck/Vienna service features the latest generation of NightJet trains.

There is an Amsterdam-Vienna service which departs nightly from Amsterdam at 18:30 or 18:01 (times can vary during the year) and arrives in Vienna at 09:48 the next morning – giving a journey time of nearly 16 hours.

The train runs via Utrecht, Arnhem, Essen and Dortmund. It continues to Nuremberg where the train splits into a Munich bound section (via Augsburg) and a Vienna-bound section via Linz.

From mid-June to December the train runs Nuremberg-Munich-Salzburg-Linz-Vienna.

The arrival time in Munich is 06:13 meaning a journey time of around 12 hours.

From Vienna and Munich the NightJet train departs at 20:10 and 22:52, respectively. It arrives the following morning at Amsterdam Central at 09:59.

NightJet operates a second night train service from Amsterdam and Utrecht to Basel and Zurich. These use the classic NightJet carriages – but the new generation may be deployed sometime in 2026. The route via Germany can vary depending on works.

The train departs Amsterdam at 20:15, arriving at Basel SBB at 06:21 and at Zurich HB at 08:05.

From Zurich HB the train leaves at 21:59 (and 23:16 from Basel SBB) arriving in Amsterdam at 09:25.

The journey time either way is just under the 12 hour mark.

One-way tickets prices for NightJet range as follows: €35-€165 for a 2nd class seat; €50-€230 for a couchette bunk (4-6 people); €100-€1,030 for a sleeper cabin for 1, 2 or 3 people.

The new NightJet trains also feature private mini cabins, a cocoon-like space featuring a 1.89m bed with breakfast included. They are good for solo travellers and are priced from €100.

BOOKING: Book your NightJet tickets at Trainline here

or Book tickets at NS International here

Amsterdam-Berlin-Prague: European Sleeper

This is a start-up cooperative company based in the Netherlands and established in 2021. It runs a 3x weekly night train service on the Brussels-Amsterdam-Berlin-Prague route using a mix of refurbished old rolling stock.

The train departs Brussels Zuid/Midi at 19:22 and travels to Amsterdam via Antwerp, Roosendaal, Rotterdam (21:21) and Den Haag HS.

It leaves Amsterdam Central at 22:34 with further Dutch stops at Amersfoort and Deventer before crossing into Germany at Bad Bentheim.

It arrives in Berlin Hbf at 06:07, Dresden (08:29) and Prague (10:51).

From the other way it is timetabled to depart Prague at 18:00 and travels the same route back with main stops Dresden (20:31), Berlin Gesundbrunnen (22:58), Amsterdam Central (07:30), Rotterdam (08:29), Antwerp (09:43) and arriving at Brussel Zuid/Midi at 10:28.

Accommodation on board comprises of sleepers (1/2/3 bed) with a wash basin, couchettes (5-person comfort or 6-person standard compartments) and standard seats (in a 6-seat compartment). See the train layout here

Amsterdam-Prague one-way tickets are priced per person from €59.99 (Budget – seats), from €69.99 (Classic – 5-person compartments) and from €119.99 (Comfort – 3 person compartments).

There is also the option for you (or your travel party) to take sole occupancy of a compartment at a higher rate.

Brussels-Amsterdam-Berlin-Prague runs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The Prague-Berlin-Amsterdam-Brussels leg runs on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

BOOKING: Tickets can be purchased up to 6 months ahead – you can book European Sleeper tickets here.

European Sleeper will launch a Paris-Brussels-Hamburg-Berlin service (from July 2026) and Brussels-Cologne-Zurich-Milan service from September 2026.

Amsterdam-Bourg St Maurice: Eurostar Snow

The Eurostar Snow service runs every Saturday between mid-December and the end of March.

From Amsterdam it makes stops in Rotterdam, Antwerp and Brussels before heading to Chambery, Albertville, Moutiers Salins, Aime La Plagne, Landry and finally Bourg St Maurice.

Travel time between Amsterdam and Bourg St Maurice is around 9 hours. Bus connections from these stations run to all the main French ski resorts.

BOOKING: One-way prices start from €65 in Standard class. Tickets on sale from October, book at NS International

Amsterdam Central Station

The magnificent Amsterdam Centraal station was competed in 1889. It was designed by Pierre Cuypers who was the noted architect of the city’s Rijksmuseum.

The modernised section of the station at the IJ waterfront side features shops, restaurants and some great views.

All 1st class passengers can get access to the basic NS International lounge at Amsterdam Centraal.

We have covered all international trains from Amsterdam with a direct connection.

There are many other destinations in Europe which can be reached with just 1 stop (change of trains) from Amsterdam – such as Barcelona, Bruges, Budapest and Milan.

Amsterdam International Train FAQ

Can I buy an international train ticket at the station?

Train tickets are best purchased online in advance to secure the lowest fares. Book at the Trainline site here or at the NS International site

International train tickets can be bought at NS International counters at main stations including Amsterdam Central and Rotterdam Central. However, they will charge you a €7.50 per person service fee (max €22.50 per booking).

You can buy some limited tickets at the NS automatic ticket machines at stations – generally to Belgium, western Germany, Lille and Luxembourg.

How early should I arrive for an international train at Amsterdam?

For most international trains from Amsterdam you can just turn up at the station and board before departure time. However we advise getting to the station at least 15-30 minutes early so you can navigate yourself (and luggage) to the correct platform.

The Amsterdam-London Eurostar trains require checking in at the special UK terminal and going through security and passport control.

Eurostar advises passengers to get to Amsterdam Centraal 75-90 minutes before departure (Standard and Plus) or 30 minutes before departure (Premier).

Those with accessibility requirements need to arrive at least 60 minutes prior to departure.

What cities/other countries have a direct trains from Amsterdam?

There are direct international train services to the following European cities from Amsterdam, grouped by country:

• Austria: Innsbruck/Linz/Salzburg/Vienna
• Belgium: Antwerp/Brussels
• Czechia: Prague
• France: Lille/Paris
• Germany: Augsburg/Bad Bentheim/Berlin/Bünde(Westf)/Cologne/Dresden/Duisburg/Düsseldorf/Frankfurt/Hamburg/Hannover/Mannheim/Nuremberg/Oberhausen/Osnabrück/Rheine/Stuttgart
• Switzerland: Basel/Zurich
• UK: London

This article was originally published in 2010. Last checked and updated 2 June 2026.

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Amsterdam has a number of railway lines and train stations operated by the Dutch national rail company NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen).

Amsterdam Train Map (treinkaart)

Our handy rail map shows you Amsterdam train routes including the line from Schiphol airport which is used by many visitors. All Amsterdam rail stations are marked so you should be able to navigate your way to your correct stop.

For travel between Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam Centraal there are Sprinter trains running up to 8x hourly on the line via Amsterdam Lelylaan and Amsterdam Sloterdijk.

Book Schiphol to Amsterdam single e-tickets here (€12.00, this ticket allows any accompanied children 0-11 to travel for free)

The main hub of the city is Amsterdam Central station (Amsterdam Centraal) on the northern edge of the city centre – here you will also find trams, buses, ferries and the metro.

You need to take the separate southern rail line from Schiphol Airport to reach the following stations:

• Amsterdam Zuid (business district)
• Amsterdam RAI (Convention and Exhibition Centre)
• Amsterdam Bijlmer-ArenA (stadium/events area)

The southern line from the airport does not go via Amsterdam Centraal.

For rail travel beyond Amsterdam, the map also shows the direction of travel to reach various other cities in the Netherlands (marked in yellow text).

Note that the Amsterdam Metro is a separate network and is run by local transport company GVB. It is not shown on the above rail system map.

Please check out our Metro Map of Amsterdam which does include both metro and train lines.

The metro allows direct links between some Amsterdam stations which would otherwise require a change of train when using the rail network. The metro does NOT serve the airport!

For example, the metro links Amstel to RAI; Zuid to Sloterdijk and Zuid to Centraal Station. The metro is generally best for travel around Amsterdam stations.

The exception is travel between Amsterdam Central and Sloterdijk which is best made by train.

The following 2 ticket options are useful for visitors as they combine rail travel (including the airport journey) with other transport in Amsterdam:

Good for AMS airport	Best for Excursions
Amsterdam Travel Ticket	Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket
1/2/3 days	1/2/3 days
€20/€27/€34	€23/€34/€44
Valid on all GVB transport (trams/metro/buses) in Amsterdam	Valid on all GVB transport (trams/metro/buses) in Amsterdam
Valid between airport and city – train or 397 bus	Valid between airport and city – train or 397 bus
Valid on trains between any Amsterdam stations	Valid on regional NS trains + EBS/Connexxion/Arriva buses in region
Calendar day basis	Calendar day basis
Card only (not digital)	Card only (not digital)
Order here	Order here
more info	more info

Dutch train tickets can be bought at at the official NS (Dutch Railways) site here (in euros) or at the Trainline site (payment by multiple currencies).

There is a high-speed rail track running south-west from near Schiphol Airport. It is used by:

• domestic Intercity Direct service to Rotterdam/Breda
• Eurocity Direct from Amsterdam Zuid to Antwerp/Brussels
• Eurostar trains (red and blue services) to Antwerp/Brussels/Paris and London.

You can check timetables, prices and make bookings for all the international train services to/from the Netherlands at the NS International site or at the Trainline site

Searching for things to do after arrival in Amsterdam? Then see our what’s on pages for events.

This map and article was originally published in 2010 and has been regularly updated. Last checked and updated 12 May 2026.

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This Keukenhof map helps visitors understand the layout of the 32-hectare tulip park, which contains 15 km of walking paths, themed gardens, flower pavilions, a central lake and the historic windmill overlooking the surrounding tulip fields.

Keukenhof Map

Visitors can download the official Keukenhof park map below and use it to plan a walking route between the gardens, flower pavilions and viewpoints. File size is only 1.2MB.

Download the Keukenhof Map 2027 (PDF) here

You can also pick-up free printed maps from baskets found just inside the entrance.

In addition to exploring the gardens, there are several things to do at Keukenhof, including boat trips and cycling through nearby tulip fields.

Main Areas on Keukenhof Map

Entrance area

The majority of visitors arrive at the main entrance on the south-eastern side – as seen at the bottom of the Keukenhof garden map. Just outside are shuttle buses, taxis, public transport bus services and a large car parking area.

Many Amsterdam-based visitors use the shuttle buses – see our guide to getting to Keukenhof from Amsterdam

The main entrance has an information point, cafe facilities and a couple of shops.

A short walk from the entrance can be found the historical walled garden.

Note there is a smaller secondary entrance on the north-western side (top of the Keukenhof map) which is also used on busy days – located near the P2 car park.

Irene and Juliana Pavilions

At the southern corner of the park and not far from the main entrance is the Irene Pavilion.  This is a lively area with a a traditional Dutch street organ, a water fountain and outdoor cafe.

A short walk away is the Juliana pavilion which hosts floral displays and an exhibition.

Oranje Nassau Pavilion

The large Oranje-Naasau pavilion and its landscaped gardens were opened in 1999 for Keukenhof’s 50th jubilee year. Named after the Dutch royal house, the pavilion has a large array of stylish floral displays including roses, chrysanthemums and daffodils.

Willem-Alexander Pavilion

The Willem-Alexander pavilion is the largest pavilion at Keukenhof located in the heart of the park. As can be seen on the map, it is surrounded by water on 3 sides.

Named after the current Dutch king, it is essentially a large greenhouse with brickwork walls. Inside you can find lots of tulip varieties on show – which have been kept warm during the cold Dutch winter.

Beatrix Pavilion

The Beatrix Pavilion (named after former Queen Beatrix) is located at the northernmost corner of the park. For 2026 it has been covnerted into a restaurant area.

Windmill area

On the right-hand (northern edge) of the park is found Keukenhof’s picturesque windmill (Keukenhofmolen).

The former pumping mill dates from 1892 and was built in the Dutch city of Groningen. In 1957 it was purchased by Holland America Line and donated to Keukenhof.

This area also has the whisper boat rides and panoramic views of the adjacent flower fields.

Wilhelmina Pavilion & the Lake

The lake is one of the most popular attractions at Keukenhof and spans between the Willem-Alexander and Wilhelmina pavilions. It offers a stunning backdrop to the outdoor flower displays.

Check-out the fountain, the stepping stones and the former Keukenhof entrance.

For a complete overview, see our Keukenhof visitor guide

Suggested Walking Route Using the Keukenhof Map

If you are wondering how to visit Keukenhof, this simple circular route allows you to see all the main garden highlights without doubling back.

1. Main entrance to Oranje Nassau Pavilion
2. Lake Area
3. Willem-Alexander Pavilion
4. Windmill Area and Tulip Fields lookout
5. Beatrix Pavilion and Woodland Gardens
6. Loop perimeter via Wilhelmina to Juliana pavilion
7. Stop off at historic garden before exit

This route covers 4-5km and will take 3-4 hours – this is good for half-day visits. Of course you can always sidetrack and wander around as much as you want.

Shorter Keukenhof Route (if you are time-limited)

If you have less time and wish to make a shorter visit then a possible quicker itinerary covering the highlights is:

1. Historical Gardens
2. Lake area and flowers
3. Willem-Alexander Pavilion
4. Windmill Area and Tulip Fields lookout
5. Walk to exit via Oranje-Nassau gardens

This route should take 2-3 hours.

Check your transport option from Amsterdam → see shuttle+entry ticket availability here

Keukenhof map & visit tips

• Download and study the Keukenhof visitor map before your visit to get a perspective of the park
• Plan a general walking route around the park (or consider the suggested routes)
• Outer paths can be less crowded
• Visit the pavilions if it starts raining

Facilities on the Keukenhof Map

The Keukenhof map also highlights important visitor facilities throughout the gardens.

• Toilets – are found at 9 locations at Keukenhof: at both entrances, all 6 pavilions and at a kiosk between the windmill and Willem-Alexander pavilion.
• Restaurants and cafés – several dining options are spread around the park – mainly at the pavilions plus a few smaller kiosks/food trucks between the windmill area and the Willem-Alexander pavilion.

• Bike rental and parking areas – Marked near the main entrance, visitors can rent a bike to explore the surrounding tulip fields.
• Whisper boat trip departure point – highlighted on the map near the windmill area.
• Information points – located at either entrance.
• Shops – both flower bulb shops and general souvenir shops are marked.

Photo Spots on the Keukenhof Park Map

Here are a few popular photo locations in the park marked purple on the map below. They are:

1. the bridge on the lake
2. the lake stepping stones
3. the windmill
4. tulip field panorama
5. flower displays around lake
6. old Keukenhof entrance
7. main entrance structure

See our full guide Best Keukenhof Photo Spots

Keukenhof Map FAQ

These frequently asked questions can help visitors plan their visit to Keukenhof.

Where can I download the Keukenhof map?

Visitors can download the official Keukenhof map as a PDF to help plan their route around the gardens before arriving.

How big is Keukenhof park?

Keukenhof covers around 32 hectares (79 acres) and contains approximately 15 km (9 miles) of walking paths.

Where are the toilets located in Keukenhof?

Toilets are located throughout the park – near the main entrance, the flower pavilions and restaurants. Their locations are clearly marked on the Keukenhof map.

Is Keukenhof easy to walk around?

Yes, Keukenhof has wide paved walking paths and clear signposts throughout the park. Most visitors can comfortably explore the main areas on foot.

How long does it take to walk around Keukenhof?

Most visitors spend 3–5 hours exploring the gardens and walking the main paths.

Is the Keukenhof map available at the entrance?

Yes, printed maps are available in baskets just inside the main entrance and at information points in the park.

The world famous Dutch tulip park is a must-visit with its beautiful landscaped gardens and amazing flower displays. The 2027 season runs 18 Mar to 9 May 2027. Book Keukenhof tickets/activities here

First published on 11 May 2026.

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