Our travel advice
Our top pick
Leave at 13:10 and travel via Brussels and Lyon: 9h51 with 2 changes, which is usually easy to make.
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All trains from Amsterdam to Annecy
Tickets for the 06:10 train →Tickets for the 11:10 train →Tickets for the 13:10 train →The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Amsterdam
- Departures: 2 in the morning, 1 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 13:10 and covers about 1022 km of track through the Netherlands, Belgium and France. You spend 7h34 on the train plus 2h17 changing trains, averaging 135 km/h.
- 13:10
15:06EST 9352 · Eurostar
Amsterdam Centraal → Brussels-Midi1h56 · ± 211 km · 3 intermediate stops · through the Netherlands and Belgium - ⇄Change at Brussels-Midi: 1h11.
Plenty of time for a short walk around the station. - 16:17
20:02001B · SNCF
Bruxelles Midi → Lyon Part Dieu3h45 · ± 678 km · 3 intermediate stops · through Belgium and France - ⇄Change at Lyon Part Dieu: 1h06.
Plenty of time for a short walk around the station. - 21:08
23:01K23 · SNCF
Lyon Part Dieu → Annecy1h53 · ± 133 km · 4 intermediate stops · through France
In numbers
Where you cross the border
- Border the Netherlands → Belgium: around 14:20 (1h10 after departure), on the EST 9352 between Amsterdam Centraal and Brussels-Midi.
- Border Belgium → France: around 17:55 (4h45 after departure), on the 001B.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:10 | 14:07 | 7h57 | 2 | Brussels, Lyon | Fastest |
| 11:10 | 21:00 | 9h50 | 2 | Brussels, Lyon | |
| 13:10 | 23:01 | 9h51 | 2 | Brussels, Lyon | Recommended |
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 | ± 8h22 | ± 4h10 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 36 kg | ± 99 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (7h57) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 1h00 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 1019 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 784 km × 0.126 kg/km, including high-altitude effects.
- Source: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Tip: international train tickets usually get more expensive as the departure date gets closer. Booking 1 to 3 months ahead is often cheapest.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Annecy?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Annecy takes 7h57. Most journeys have 2 changes.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Annecy?
No, you change trains at least 2 times, usually in Brussels or Lyon.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Annecy?
None of the connections we found use a night train, so you travel during the day.
Where can I book a train ticket to Annecy?
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 Annecy pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands, Belgium and France.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Annecy?
By rail it is about 1022 km; as the crow flies 726 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Annecy?
Border the Netherlands → Belgium: around 14:20 (1h10 after departure), on the EST 9352 between Amsterdam Centraal and Brussels-Midi. Border Belgium → France: around 17:55 (4h45 after departure), on the 001B.
