My Eurostar from Amsterdam was canceled because of a strike — what are my options?
First check Eurostar’s own rebooking options, then decide whether you still need to travel that day. If you do, a chauffeur can drive you door to door: Amsterdam to Brussels (about 205 km) is €701 in Business Class, Paris (about 503 km) €1,720, and London via the Channel Tunnel (about 476 km of road) €1,628, per car with VAT included and fixed at booking.
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Amsterdam → Brussels, Paris or London: fixed quotes per car
| Option | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Class, Amsterdam → Brussels | ≈ €701 | estimate: about 205 km × €3.42/km · exact fixed price shown at booking · E-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, BMW i5, BMW 5 Series · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
| Van Class, Amsterdam → Brussels | ≈ €910 | estimate: about 205 km × €4.44/km · exact fixed price shown at booking · V-Class, EQV · up to 7 passengers, 7 bags |
| Business Class, Amsterdam → Paris | ≈ €1,720 | estimate: about 503 km × €3.42/km · exact fixed price shown at booking · E-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, BMW i5, BMW 5 Series · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
| Van Class, Amsterdam → Paris | ≈ €2,233 | estimate: about 503 km × €4.44/km · exact fixed price shown at booking · V-Class, EQV · up to 7 passengers, 7 bags |
| Business Class, Amsterdam → London (Channel Tunnel) | ≈ €1,628 | estimate: about 476 km × €3.42/km · exact fixed price shown at booking · E-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, BMW i5, BMW 5 Series · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
Prices are per car, for up to 3 passengers in Business Class or 7 in Van Class; the exact figure is confirmed at booking. On a strike day, book as early as possible. Prices are per car, not per person, with 9% Dutch VAT included, and the same day and night. Booked less than 12 hours before pickup: +10%. At Schiphol the first 60 minutes of waiting are free, elsewhere 15 minutes; after that waiting is charged per minute at the class's hourly rate (Business €65 an hour). Free cancellation up to 1 hour before pickup.
The three runs
| Destination | Road distance | Business Class | Van Class (up to 7) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels | about 205 km | €701 | €910 |
| Paris | about 503 km | €1,720 | €2,233 |
| London, via the Channel Tunnel | about 476 km of road, plus the shuttle | €1,628 | €2,113 |
Distances and prices as on our route pages for these cities. Brussels can also be a stepping stone: check whether Eurostar runs from Brussels-Midi on the day.
What stopped on the last Dutch strike day
| Date | What ran |
|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | No trains in the Netherlands except the Sprinter Amsterdam Centraal – Schiphol – Hoofddorp |
From NL Times, September 8, 2026.
What is included in the price
- Door to door from your Amsterdam hotel, with stops on request
- One fixed price for the whole car, fuel and tolls included
- Water and phone chargers on board; call or work on the way
Wait for a train, or go by car?
When the train is fine
- Eurostar has rebooked you on a train the same or next day and you can wait.
- You travel alone and cost matters more than time.
When a chauffeur is the better choice
- You must be in Brussels, Paris or London today — a meeting, a flight or a connection.
- You are a family or a team: one car price covers everyone.
- You carry a lot of luggage.
What to do right now
- Check Eurostar. Rebooking and refunds are Eurostar’s to offer; we can’t advise on those.
- Decide how urgent it is. If you can wait a day, the train may be the cheaper option.
- Message dispatch. WhatsApp +31 6 85141194 with the destination, pickup address, time and headcount; you get a fixed price.
- Go. Brussels is a half-day drive; Paris and London take most of a day.
Related questions
Is it better to drive to Brussels and catch a Eurostar there?
It can be, if Eurostar is running from Brussels-Midi that day — check first. The drive to Brussels is about 205 km (€701 in Business Class). See Amsterdam to Brussels by car.
How do you get a car to London?
Via the Channel Tunnel. See Amsterdam to London by car for how the crossing works.
Can you pick me up at Amsterdam Centraal?
Yes — at the station, your hotel or any Amsterdam address. Tell dispatch where you are.
Sources
- NL Times — public transport strike of September 9, 2026, Schiphol Sprinter kept running (checked September 24, 2026)
Book it, or ask dispatch first
Book online in a few minutes (no account, no app), or send your flight number and address on WhatsApp and dispatch replies in English, 24 hours a day.