How to get from London to Amsterdam
- 357 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 15m
- 9 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 05m
direct
Flight
€171
Cheapest
10h 50m
direct
Bus
€55
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 11 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Amsterdam. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 357 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
357 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €62Checked Oct 11 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €116Reading date not recorded | 4h 46mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €96Checked Oct 11 | 5h 10m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€62Checked Oct 111h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€116Reading date not recorded4h 46m · directSee Train details
- Bus€96Checked Oct 115h 10m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Amsterdam: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Heathrow → Amsterdam Schipholflight
KLM·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
- Tue, Oct 13€43
- Wed, Oct 14€39Cheapest found
- Thu, Oct 15€43
- Fri, Oct 16€68
- Sat, Oct 17€55
- Sun, Oct 18€55
- Mon, Oct 19€93
- Tue, Oct 20€43
- Wed, Oct 21€43
- Thu, Oct 22€43
- Fri, Oct 23€55
- Sat, Oct 24€55
- Sun, Oct 25€55
- Mon, Oct 26€63
- Thu, Nov 5€41
- Fri, Nov 6€43
- Sat, Nov 7€39Cheapest found
- Sun, Nov 8€67
- Mon, Nov 9€45
- Tue, Nov 10€55
- Wed, Nov 11€63
Departures from London to Amsterdam
FlixBus runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 18:30 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 9 | 18:30 | 23:00 |
| NS Inttrain | 4 | 08:34 | 18:04 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 18:30
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 20:30
- 21:00
- 21:30
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 23:00
All departuresNS Int
- 08:34
- 11:34
- 15:34
- 18:04
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 12
Cheapest fare by day, London to Amsterdam
The lowest fare Omio listed for each day, connections included. Pick a day to see its trips and book.
Train
Bus
Fares checked on Sun, Oct 11.
Operators seen on these journeys
KLMLondon Heathrow-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →
FlixBusLondon Victoria Coach-Amsterdam Central, Bruxelles Midi-AmsterdamBook →
easyJetLondon Stansted-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →
NS IntLondon-AmsterdamBook →
EurostarLondon-Bruxelles MidiBook →On this route you travel with KLM, FlixBus, easyJet, NS Int, Eurostar; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Amsterdam works
Start with a KLM flight from London to Amsterdam, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €62 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
London to Amsterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Amsterdam?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from London to Amsterdam?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 18:30 and the last at 23:00, from London Victoria Coach, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Amsterdam?
9 a day with FlixBus, between 18:30 and 23:00.
Which station does the bus from London to Amsterdam leave from?
London Victoria Coach with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from London to Amsterdam?
The first train with NS Int leaves at 08:34 and the last at 18:04, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from London to Amsterdam?
4 a day with NS Int, between 08:34 and 18:04.
How far is Amsterdam from London?
About 357 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Amsterdam cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €39 to €93. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from London to Amsterdam?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 15m.
How long is the flight from London to Amsterdam?
About 1h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for London and Amsterdam?
London is LHR and Amsterdam is AMS, so this route is usually written LHR to AMS.
Which operators run London to Amsterdam?
On this route you travel with KLM, FlixBus, easyJet, NS Int, Eurostar.
Can you get from London to Amsterdam without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 59m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Amsterdam?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: KLM
Route calculated: 11 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 11 Oct 2026