How to get to Amsterdam by train, plane, car or bus from Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities? Consider all the best ways to get or fly inexpensively to the capital of the Netherlands by all means of transport, find out the prices for travel and find the best hotels in the center of Amsterdam for your holidays.
At the word Amsterdam, 3 images appear: canals, tulips and a bicycle. Many add - a sense of freedom and tranquility. Some people remember rain and cloudy weather. Everyone agrees that it is worth going to Amsterdam. Moreover, at any time of the year. Amsterdam has a temperate climate and the difference in seasons is not very noticeable.
How to get to Amsterdam?
You can get from Russia to Amsterdam in different ways. By plane, train, bus and even by ferry. The latter method is very costly, about 27,000 rubles just by ferry from Helsinki to Germany. But this option may suit those who transport a car or love sea travel.
Russians need a Schengen visa to visit Holland.
How to get to Amsterdam cheaply?
Residents of St. Petersburg can take a minibus to the Finnish airport in Helsinki. Further, by low-cost airline Transavia to Amsterdam. Tickets cost from 5400 rubles. Cheap flights can be bought on Aviasales, the search engine searches among all airlines, affecting low-cost airlines, which is beneficial when flying between domestic cities.
The lowest prices for air tickets to Amsterdam from the Baltic countries and Poland. From Vilnius and Kaunas, you can fly inexpensively to another Dutch city - Eindhoven. Airline ticket prices Wizz air on these routes starts from 1000 rubles one way.
From Polish cities: Gdansk, Warsaw and Lublin, a flight to Eindhoven starts from 700 rubles. Such a flight is convenient for residents of the Kaliningrad region.
From Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam can be reached by the company bus AirExpressBus... The fare is 1520 rubles. The journey takes about two hours. Or on the 401 bus and train with a change in the city of Eindhoven. The cost is the same.
It should be borne in mind that Wizz Air is a low-cost airline and has special rules for ticketing and baggage transportation. You need to pay extra for basic baggage.
Direct flight cost to Amsterdam
The fastest way to get to Amsterdam is by direct flights from Moscow. Flights land at Schiphol Airport. They are carried out by 2 airlines: “Aeroflot" and KLM, sometimes they perform codeshare flights. A direct flight to Amsterdam will take from 2.5 to 3.5 hours, the cost of tickets depends on the carrier. Aeroflot has an average cost of a round-trip flight starting at 16,000 rubles. At KLM - from 17,000 rubles.
Prices for flights to Amsterdam with transfers
How can you get to Amsterdam inexpensively from Moscow? The answer is - the best way is to fly by plane. At the same time, you save your time.
You can fly to the capital with transfers inexpensively. Flights from Moscow to the Netherlands are operated by airlines Air Serbia, AirBaltic and Swiss... The cost of plane tickets to Amsterdam in winter is from 9,500 rubles for a round trip. The connections will be in Belgrade, Riga and Zurich, respectively. The minimum one way flight time is 5 hours.
How to get from Schiphol airport to the center?
- The most convenient way to get to Amsterdam is by train. Departure from the lower tier of the airport. The ticket can be purchased at the box office or from the machine using a credit card. At the checkout, payment is made in euros. You will need to specify the arrival station - Amsterdam centraal, Amsterdam Central Station. Travel time is 17 minutes. The ticket costs 5.2 euros.
- Get from the airport to Amsterdam by bus № 197 in the afternoon and № 97 at night. The stop is located in front of the arrivals and departures halls. The fare is 5 euros. Tickets can be purchased in advance on the company's website. The journey takes only 30 minutes.
- Use public transport. To do this, you need to purchase a GVB ticket for 1-10 days or a card “I Amsterdam city card " on the site of the same name. One hour ticket costs 2.9 euros. The cost of the card is from 57 euros. You will have to get there with transfers.
- Taxis can be ordered from the Schiphol TravelTaxi counter. The fare is from 40 euros. It is possible to order a taxi in advance using the KiwiTaxi service, which is very convenient with large luggage after a long flight with tired children. In this case, the taxi driver will meet you in the arrivals hall. He will help you retrieve your luggage and deliver it to your hotel.
- Rent a car directly at the airport. You can return it upon departure.
Economybokings will help you find the cheapest conditions for booking a car; it compares prices from all rental companies at once.
Train prices to Amsterdam
Traveling by train to Amsterdam is cheap and not quick. You can get to Amsterdam by train, but it will take more than a day, and the cost is comparable to a direct flight. There are two trains running from the Belorussky railway station in Moscow - 013 and 023 to Berlin, Frankfurt am Main and Paris. In one of these cities, it will be possible to change to a train to Amsterdam.
The optimal train route is through Frankfurt am Main. The entire trip takes one day and 13 hours. One way ticket costs 8,400 rubles. Departure from Moscow at 21:10, arrival at Amsterdam Centraal at 9:27 local time.
You will be able to save money when traveling on mixed transport. For example, take a train to Berlin and change to a bus to Amsterdam. The cost of a one-way ticket will drop to 5600 rubles. Inexpensive tickets need to be booked several months in advance.
By bus to Amsterdam
The bus route Moscow - Amsterdam can be reached through several European cities. Optimally - via Dusseldorf. Travel time is from one day and 12 hours or more. In Dusseldorf, it is possible to change to another bus. One way ticket costs from 4400 rubles.
Cost of travel to Amsterdam by car
The cost of the trip to Amsterdam will depend on the chosen route and travel conditions. The best route goes through Kaunas or Brest and Berlin. With overnight stays in these cities. Possible routes pass through Cologne and Düsseldorf. Travel time is from two days.
Before the trip, it is worth doing a technical inspection of the car. The distance from Moscow to Amsterdam is about 2500 kilometers. At least 10,000 rubles will be spent on gasoline. Another 1,000 rubles will need to be paid for traveling on toll roads. From the documents you will need your license and insurance under the Green Card program. Inexpensive parking in Amsterdam under the P + R sign.
Important! Meat and dairy products are confiscated at the Belarusian-Polish border.
You can get to Amsterdam as a travel companion. The cost of a seat on the Bla Bla Car website will be about 2,200 rubles.
Where to stay in the center of Amsterdam?
The best Amsterdam city center hotels according to visitors' reviews:
- Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam 5 *. The cost is 41,389 rubles for a double room in one of the 6 palaces of the 17th century. The hotel is located in the Herengracht National Park, 150 meters from Rembrandt Square. The hotel has a luxurious spa center with an indoor pool and a Michelin 2 * restaurant.
- INK Amsterdam by MGallery 4 *. The cost for a double room is 17873 rubles per day. A hotel with a courtyard. Located in the former headquarters of the newspaper De Tijd, next to Dam Square. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Guests celebrate the hotel's unique style and wonderful staff.
- Mozart 2 *. The cost is 13878 rubles for a double room. Hotel overlooking the canal and 300 meters from Leidsepley. Free Wi-Fi and 24-hour front desk. Breakfast room overlooking the canal. Guests note cozy, clean rooms and helpful staff.
For those who are interested in the question - where to stay in Amsterdam inexpensively:
- Hotel Manikomio. The cost for a double room with a shared bathroom for 2 rooms is 8530 rubles per day. The bed and breakfast is located 200 meters from Dam Square and the Royal Palace. There are many restaurants and bars nearby.
- Museum Lane 2 *. The cost is 9680 rubles for a double room with a shared bathroom.The hotel is located in a historic building, a 5-minute walk from Leidseplein and Vondelpark with the Film Museum. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi.
You can book hotels of different levels of service located directly at Schiphol Airport or nearby. For example, the CitizenM Schiphol airport overlooks the runway.
- All Amsterdam hotels →
For a long stay in the capital, it is better to rent an apartment, a selection of options from the owners can be found in a separate material on our website.
What is the cheapest way to get to Amsterdam?
There are two main options:
- The most correct answer to the question is how to get to Amsterdam cheaply from Moscow? - become a travel companion (from 2200 rubles). To do this, you need to register on the Bla Bla Car website and clarify the details of the trip with a driver. Minus - not every day drivers are looking for companions on this route.
- In second place - flights with transfers or travel through St. Petersburg and Helsinki, we look for cheap flights on Aviasales. If you do not know how to find cheap flights, we recommend that you study our tips.
