Our travel advice
Our top pick
Leave at 11:10 and travel via Brussels and Lyon and Bellegarde: 12h40 with 3 changes.
Book the 11:10 train →Make a stopover in Brussels
The journey takes at least 12h40. 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 Chamonix
Tickets for the 11:10 train →The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 11:10 and covers about 1091 km of track through the Netherlands, Belgium and France. You spend 9h39 on the train plus 3h01 changing trains, averaging 113 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
16:59001B · SNCF
Bruxelles Midi → Lyon Part Dieu3h42 · ± 678 km · 3 intermediate stops · through Belgium and France - ⇄Change at Lyon Part Dieu: 39 minutes.
Comfortable: time to grab food or step outside. - 17:38
19:04K1+ · SNCF
Lyon Part Dieu → Bellegarde1h26 · ± 109 km · 5 intermediate stops · through France - ⇄Change at Bellegarde: 2h11.
Plenty of time for a short walk around the station. - 21:15
23:50C43 · SNCF
Bellegarde → Chamonix-Mont-Blanc2h35 · ± 93 km · 5 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.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:10 | 23:50 | 12h40 | 3 | Brussels, Lyon, Bellegarde | 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 | ± 13h05 | ± 4h11 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 38 kg | ± 100 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (12h40) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 1h01 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 1091 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 791 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 Chamonix?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Chamonix takes 12h40. Most journeys have 3 changes.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Chamonix?
No, you change trains at least 3 times, usually in Brussels or Lyon.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Chamonix?
None of the connections we found use a night train, so you travel during the day.
Where can I book a train ticket to Chamonix?
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 Chamonix pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands, Belgium and France.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Chamonix?
By rail it is about 1091 km; as the crow flies 732 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Chamonix?
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.
