Our travel advice
Our top pick
Leave at 11:10 and travel via Brussels and Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Bordeaux: 11h41 with 3 changes.
Book the 11:10 train →Make a stopover in Brussels
The journey takes at least 11h41. Spend a night in Brussels and you'll be on the train for about six hours a day, with a bonus city.
Route map
All trains from Amsterdam to Biarritz
Tickets for the 11:10 train →Tickets for the 06:10 train →Tickets for the 14:40 train →Tickets for the 18:40 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, Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Bordeaux.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; times in Amsterdam time.
The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 11:10 and covers about 1223 km of track through the Netherlands, Belgium and France. You spend 9h20 on the train plus 2h21 changing trains, averaging 131 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
14:53001B · SNCF
Bruxelles Midi → Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV1h36 · ± 277 km · 1 intermediate stop · through Belgium and France - ⇄Change at Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV: 1h19.
Plenty of time for a short walk around the station. - 16:12
20:02061C · SNCF
Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV → Bordeaux Saint-Jean3h50 · ± 557 km · 5 intermediate stops · through France - ⇄Change at Bordeaux Saint-Jean: 51 minutes.
Comfortable: time to grab food or step outside. - 20:53
22:51421A · SNCF
Bordeaux Saint-Jean → Biarritz1h58 · ± 178 km · 2 intermediate stops · through 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 between Bruxelles Midi and Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:10 | 20:26 | 14h16 | 3 | Brussels, Lyon, Toulouse | |
| 11:10 | 22:51 | 11h41 | 3 | Brussels, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Bordeaux | RecommendedFastest |
| 18:40 | 13:19 +1 | 18h39 | 3 | Lille, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Bordeaux | |
| 14:40 | 08:42 +1 | 18h02 | 3 | Brussels, Massy, Bordeaux |
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 | ± 12h06 | ± 4h41 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 43 kg | ± 150 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (11h41) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 1h31 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 1223 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 1189 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 Biarritz?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Biarritz takes 11h41. Most journeys have 3 changes.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Biarritz?
No, you change trains at least 3 times, usually in Brussels or Bordeaux.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Biarritz?
None of the connections we found use a night train, so you travel during the day.
Where can I book a train ticket to Biarritz?
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 Biarritz pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands, Belgium and France.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Biarritz?
By rail it is about 1223 km; as the crow flies 1101 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Biarritz?
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 between Bruxelles Midi and Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV.
