GoVolta Amsterdam–Paris trains will launch on December 14, 2026. Fares between the Netherlands and France will start at 19 euros.

GoVolta Amsterdam–Paris trains launch on December 14
Photo: GoVolta

Ticket sales opened on May 28, 2026. Bookings are available for journeys through December 2027.

The direct Amsterdam–Paris service will connect Amsterdam Centraal with Paris-Gare du Nord. The journey will take slightly more than 7 hours.

It will operate one round trip per day throughout the year. Some exceptions will apply.

Trains will leave Amsterdam shortly before 8:00 a.m. They will reach Paris before 3:00 p.m. In the opposite direction, services will depart from Paris before 4:00 p.m. They will arrive in Amsterdam at approximately 11:30 p.m.

In both directions, the timetable keeps the full journey within the same calendar day.

GoVolta Amsterdam–Paris trains will run through Ghent

The service will call at these intermediate stations:

  • Haarlem
  • Den Haag HS
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Lage Zwaluwe
  • Roosendaal
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Gent-Sint-Pieters
  • Arras
  • Longueau, near Amiens

Also, the operator says fares to Belgium will start at 10 euros. They apply from either the Netherlands or France.

GoVolta chose the Amsterdam–Paris route via Ghent rather than Brussels. According to the company, Brussels is already well-connected to Amsterdam and Paris through existing services.

Ghent has approximately 260,000 residents. It previously had no direct international connection to the Netherlands or Paris.

Also, Den Haag HS will regain a direct international connection to Antwerp and Paris. The Hague gradually lost this connection after Thalys, now Eurostar, stopped serving the city. Its services favored Rotterdam instead.

GoVolta trains will carry up to 840 passengers

GoVolta trains on the Amsterdam–Paris route will consist of 11 cars. Each train will include 9 Economy cars, one Comfort car, and one dining car. Each train will have capacity for up to 840 passengers.

The operator will use refurbished i10 cars similar to those used on its Amsterdam–Berlin service.

In addition, GoVolta is developing a GoVolta Lounge area. Passengers will be able to order breakfast, lunch, or dinner on board.

Hessel Winkelman, co-founder and commercial director of GoVolta, said:

“Our international trains are accessible to everyone and offer affordable prices. Travelers can travel between capital cities or discover smaller towns, and people in smaller towns and rural areas finally gain access to a direct and sustainable international connection, starting at 19 euros,”

Timetable planning and GoVolta’s 2028 capacity requests

Preparing the Amsterdam–Paris timetable required coordination with three infrastructure managers. They are ProRail in the Netherlands, Infrabel in Belgium, and SNCF Réseau in France.

GoVolta submitted its route applications in April 2026. For the initial timetable, the process could begin one year before the planned launch.

Also, the company has already submitted its capacity requirements for 2028, two years in advance.

Meanwhile, GoVolta hopes to achieve better travel times. It also hopes to add a stop in the Lille region. The company hopes to increase service to two round trips per day. These changes would strengthen the connection between the Netherlands, Belgium, and France.

Maarten Bastian, co-founder and COO of GoVolta, said:

“We are pleased to be able to offer solid schedules on the Amsterdam–Berlin and Amsterdam–Paris routes, developed in close collaboration with ProRail, Infrabel, and SNCF Réseau, as well as with DB InfraGO for the German route,”

GoVolta crowdfunding round will support expansion

Meanwhile, GoVolta has launched a crowdfunding round alongside preparations for the Paris service. The company is issuing bonds worth up to 1.5 million euros.

The bonds carry annual interest of 10%. The principal will be repaid over 30 months.

GoVolta says the funds will be used to double its fleet from 11 to 22 cars. Also, they will finance the Paris service launch. They will expand the management team from 3 to 8 people.

The company says its services to Germany began in March 2026. Also, the company says more than 90,000 passengers have travelled on its trains since then.

GoVolta was founded in 2025 and is headquartered in Breda. By 2028, it aims to double its routes and operate two trains on each line.

Amsterdam–Berlin route changes begin in July 2026

Separately, GoVolta is changing its Amsterdam–Berlin operation. From July 1, 2026, the route will run six times per week. Services will operate every day except Tuesday.

The company expects the frequency to increase again from December 13, 2026. From that date, trains are planned to operate seven times per week.

During the 14-month closure of the Lehrte–Berlin Spandau section, GoVolta services will run via Braunschweig and Magdeburg. Trains will stop in both cities.

In addition, trains will call at Hilversum and Apeldoorn in the Netherlands.

GoVolta estimates that the journey between Amsterdam and Berlin will take less than 8 hours.