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All trains from Amsterdam to Aix-en-Provence
Tickets for the 11:10 train →Tickets for the 06:10 train →The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Amsterdam
- Departures: 2 in the morning, 0 in the afternoon and 0 in the evening.
- Operators: SNCF and Eurostar.
- Usual change points: Brussels and Lyon.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; times in Amsterdam time.
The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 11:10 and covers about 1160 km of track through the Netherlands, Belgium and France. You spend 7h10 on the train plus 11 minutes changing trains, averaging 162 km/h.
- 11:10
13:06EST 9340 · Eurostar
Amsterdam Centraal → Brussels-Midi1h56 · ± 211 km · 3 intermediate stops · through the Netherlands and Belgium - ⇄Change at Brussels-Midi: 11 minutes.
Easy to make with a normal arrival. - 13:17
18:31001B · SNCF
Bruxelles Midi → Aix-en-Provence TGV5h14 · ± 949 km · 5 intermediate stops · through Belgium and France
In numbers
Where you cross the border
- Border the Netherlands → Belgium: around 12:20 (1h10 after departure), on the EST 9340 between Amsterdam Centraal and Brussels-Midi.
- Border Belgium → France: around 14:55 (3h45 after departure), on the 001B.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:10 | 14:49 | 8h39 | 2 | Brussels, Lyon | |
| 11:10 | 18:31 | 7h21 | 1 | Brussels | RecommendedFastest |
Calculated from the timetable for a regular Tuesday (Transitous) and measured arrival times from Rijden de Treinen. Borders: Natural Earth.
Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 7h46 | ± 4h32 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 41 kg | ± 135 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (7h21) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 1h22 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 1161 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 1072 km × 0.126 kg/km, including high-altitude effects.
- Source: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Aix-en-Provence?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Aix-en-Provence takes 7h21. Most journeys have 1 change.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Aix-en-Provence?
No, you change trains at least 1 time, usually in Brussels or Lyon.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Aix-en-Provence?
None of the connections we found use a night train, so you travel during the day.
Where can I book a train ticket to Aix-en-Provence?
You can compare prices at Omio. Eurostar fares rise as the train fills up, and tickets go on sale about 6 months ahead.
Which countries does the train from Amsterdam to Aix-en-Provence pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands, Belgium and France.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Aix-en-Provence?
By rail it is about 1160 km; as the crow flies 993 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Aix-en-Provence?
Border the Netherlands → Belgium: around 12:20 (1h10 after departure), on the EST 9340 between Amsterdam Centraal and Brussels-Midi. Border Belgium → France: around 14:55 (3h45 after departure), on the 001B.
