Metz, Grand Est to Amsterdam, North Holland from €29: 6 ways by bus, train, flight or car

• On your train trip from Metz to Amsterdam, you might travel with either Thalys or Eurostar. Thalys offers onboard catering services, including a café-bar where you can purchase snacks, beverages, and light meals. You can also pre-order meals in First Class for a more comfortable dining experience.

• For this route, you can choose from First Class, Business Class, and Economy Class seats. First Class provides more spacious seating and features amenities like meal service, power outlets, and quieter cabins. Business Class is ideal for professionals with added comfort and services, while Economy Class offers a budget-friendly option with basic comfort. Check Thalys' official website or Eurostar's official website for pricing and seat selection.

• When you arrive at Amsterdam Central Station (Amsterdam Centraal), you can store your luggage at the left luggage office if you want to explore the city without your bags. The station also has clean restrooms and some shower facilities available within certain lounges. To reach the city center quickly, the most efficient route is to take tram line 4 or line 14, which departs directly outside the station.

• Before your trip, check both BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus for schedules and prices, as they may offer slight variations in departure times and fares; you can find their websites at blablacar.fr and flixbus.com

• Pack snacks and refillable water—while the bus journey from Metz to Amsterdam takes about 6h 50m, there can be limited stops, and having your food will save you time and enhance your comfort during the ride.

• Upon arrival at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk, use the OV-chipkaart for seamless transfers to the metro or tram lines; the station offers easy access to the city with frequent connections, and you can find a station map and transport schedules at ns.nl