Cost to drive from Amsterdam to Paris
Driving from Amsterdam to Paris covers 504 km (313 miles) and takes about 5h 52min without stops. At Netherlands's current fuel prices (week of 2026-08-31), the fuel for the trip costs about €82.91 in a typical petrol car — here's the full breakdown for petrol, diesel and electric.
Petrol, diesel or electric — priced for your car
Pick the kind of car you drive and whether you are coming back. Everything updates against Netherlands's live prices.
Driving Amsterdam → Paris in a family car, electric costs €53.88 less than petrol — 65% of the bill.
Amsterdam vs Paris: which end is cheaper?
The two ends of this route are priced by different markets, so where you fill up changes what the drive costs.
What if fuel prices move?
Booking this drive for later in the year? Pump prices swing with crude, season and tax changes — here is the same 504 km in a typical petrol car at four price levels.
Cheapest fuel when you arrive in Paris
The cheapest forecourts within 15 km of Paris, out of 244 that report a price. Local median €2.169 — filling 50 litres at the cheapest rather than the middle of the market saves about €16.00.
- 18 km€1.849Filling stationRue de la Chasse
- 22 km€1.990Filling station114 Bd de L Hopital
- 33 km€1.990Filling station173 Avenue Daumesnil
- 43 km€1.990Filling station181, Boulevard Vincent Auriol
- 54 km€1.990Filling station55 Bld de Picpus
Enter your fuel economy and see stops along the way.
How this cost is calculated
We take the real driving distance between Amsterdam and Paris (504 km) from OpenStreetMap routing, then multiply by a typical car's fuel use and Netherlands's current average pump price. The petrol figure assumes 7 L/100km · 34 MPG; diesel and EV use 6 L/100km · 39 MPG and 18 kWh/100km. Your real cost depends on your car, traffic, driving style and the stations you pick — use the planner for your exact numbers, and check live prices on the Netherlands fuel prices page.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest fuel in Paris?
The cheapest forecourt within 15 km of Paris is charging €1.849 for petrol 95, against a local median of €2.169 across 244 stations that report a price — about €16.00 on a 50-litre fill.
How much does it cost to drive from Amsterdam to Paris?
The drive is 504 km (313 miles) and takes about 5h 52min without stops. Fuel costs roughly €82.91 in an average petrol car, €70.34 in a diesel, and €29.03 in an electric car, using Netherlands's current fuel prices.
How far is it from Amsterdam to Paris in miles and km?
About 313 miles or 504 kilometres by road — roughly 5h 52min of driving.
Is it cheaper to fill up in Amsterdam or Paris?
Petrol is cheaper in France (€2.07/L) than in Netherlands (€2.35/L), so wait to fill up when you arrive.
How many times will I need to fill up between Amsterdam and Paris?
None on the way. The drive needs about 35.3 L of petrol and a typical 55 L tank covers roughly 786 km, so one full tank at the start does the whole trip.
Is it cheaper to drive or fly from Amsterdam to Paris?
On fuel alone the drive costs about €83 one way, and that cost splits across everyone in the car — with €21 each for four people, which is where driving usually wins. Against that, the drive takes 5h 52min without stops, and a fair comparison also counts tolls, parking, wear and any overnight stay.
What will this trip cost if fuel prices change?
At today's Netherlands average the fuel is about €83. A 10% rise takes it to €91, a 25% rise to €104, and a 10% fall to €75. Prices here update every week from official data, so this page always reflects the current figure.
How do I get the exact cost for my car?
Set the vehicle type on this page for an instant estimate, or open the FuelWide route planner, enter your car's own fuel economy, and it prices the trip on live data — including fuel and charging stops along the way.
Driving distance via OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Fuel prices are Netherlands's current official averages; efficiency and electricity rate are typical estimates. Your figure will vary — use the planner for an exact result.