How to get from Heathrow to Amsterdam
- 381 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Heathrow to Amsterdam: bus, flight. The two cities are about 381 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
381 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €102Older observation | 12h 51m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Train | €104Reading date not recorded | 8h 05m2 transfers | See Train details |
- Flight€102Older observation12h 51m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Train€104Reading date not recorded8h 05m · 2 transfersSee Train details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Heathrow to Amsterdam: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Heathrow → London StanstedbusRegional connection·2h 01m
- 2London Stansted → Cologne/Bonn Airportflight
Ryanair·1h 20m - 3Cologne → Amsterdambus
FlixBus·3h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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 Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairLondon Stansted-Cologne/Bonn AirportSee live options and dates →FlixBusCologne-AmsterdamBook →Local busLondon City Airport-London Borough of NewhamBook →
NS IntLondon-AmsterdamBook →On this route you travel with Regional connection, Ryanair, FlixBus, Local bus, NS Int; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Heathrow to Amsterdam works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Heathrow to London, about 2h 1m. Transfer in London and continue by Ryanair flight on to Cologne (1h 20m). Transfer in Cologne and continue by FlixBus bus on to Amsterdam (3h 50m). In total it's roughly €102 over 12h 51m, 2 transfers.
Heathrow to Amsterdam: common questions
Is there a bus from Heathrow to Amsterdam?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Amsterdam from Heathrow?
About 381 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Heathrow to Amsterdam?
On this route you travel with Regional connection, Ryanair, FlixBus, Local bus, NS Int.
What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow 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: Regional connection, Ryanair, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026