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Leave at 20:15 and travel via Zurich: 15h43 with 1 change, which is usually easy to make.
Book the 20:15 train →Sleep on the way
From Amsterdam take the NJ 403 at 20:15 and arrive at 11:58. It saves a hotel night and you arrive rested.
Route map
All trains from Amsterdam to Dijon
Tickets for the 20:15 train →Tickets for the 11:10 train →Tickets for the 06:10 train →Tickets for the 13:10 train →Tickets for the 20:15 train →The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Amsterdam
- Departures: 2 in the morning, 1 in the afternoon and 2 in the evening.
- Operators: SNCF, Eurostar, ÖBB and OCEdefault.
- Usual change points: Brussels, Lyon and Zurich.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; times in Amsterdam time.
The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 20:15 and covers about 1060 km of track through the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and France. You spend 14h14 on the train plus 1h29 changing trains, averaging 74 km/h.
- 20:15
08:05NJ 403 · Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Amsterdam Centraal → Zürich HB11h50 · ± 778 km · 7 intermediate stops · through the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland - ⇄Change at Zürich HB: 1h29. Measured: this connection was made on 95% of 80 trips (at least 8 minutes to change, cancellations count as missed).
Plenty of time for a short walk around the station. - 09:34
11:58612B · SNCF
Zuerich HB → Dijon2h24 · ± 282 km · 2 intermediate stops · through Switzerland and France
In numbers
Where you cross the border
- Border the Netherlands → Germany: around 22:45 (2h30 after departure), on the NJ 403.
- Border Germany → Switzerland: around 06:55 (10h40 after departure), on the NJ 403.
- Border Switzerland → France: around 12:00 (15h45 after departure), on the 612B between Zuerich HB and Dijon.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:10 | 14:17 | 8h07 | 2 | Brussels, Lyon | |
| 11:10 | 18:46 | 7h36 | 2 | Brussels, Lyon | Fastest |
| 13:10 | 22:17 | 9h07 | 2 | Brussels, Lyon | |
| 20:15 | 11:58 +1 | 15h43 | 1 | Zurich | RecommendedFewest changesNight train |
| 20:15 | 09:02 +1 | 12h47 | 2 | Basel, Mulhouse | Night train |
Calculated from the timetable for a regular Tuesday (Transitous) and measured arrival times from Rijden de Treinen. Borders: Natural Earth.
How punctual is the train to Dijon?
This train is reliable: a normal connection time is fine.
Measured: 80 trips of the NJ 403, arriving in Zürich HB, August 2026, September 2026, October 2026. "On time" = at most 5 minutes late; cancellations are counted separately. Source: Rijden de Treinen train archive (CC BY 4.0). Full method · downloadable data.
Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 8h01 | ± 3h57 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 37 kg | ± 77 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (7h36) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 0h47 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 1064 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 607 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 Dijon?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Dijon takes 7h36. Most journeys have 1 change.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Dijon?
No, you change trains at least 1 time, usually in Brussels or Lyon.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Dijon?
Yes. You travel overnight and arrive rested in the morning.
Where can I book a train ticket to Dijon?
You can compare prices at Omio. Eurostar fares rise as the train fills up, and tickets go on sale about 6 months ahead, and for night trains, booking early gives you the widest choice of couchettes and sleepers.
How punctual is the train to Dijon?
The NJ 403 arrived on time in Zürich HB on 94% of trips, with an average delay of 4 minutes (August 2026, September 2026, October 2026).
Which countries does the train from Amsterdam to Dijon pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and France.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Dijon?
By rail it is about 1060 km; as the crow flies 562 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Dijon?
Border the Netherlands → Germany: around 22:45 (2h30 after departure), on the NJ 403. Border Germany → Switzerland: around 06:55 (10h40 after departure), on the NJ 403. Border Switzerland → France: around 12:00 (15h45 after departure), on the 612B between Zuerich HB and Dijon.
