Our travel advice
Our top pick
Leave at 07:10 and travel via Brussels: 4h05 with 1 change, which is usually easy to make.
Book the 07:10 train →Easy day trip
You're in Knokke in 3h35. A return trip in one day works fine: leave early and catch a train back after dinner.
Route map
All trains from Amsterdam to Knokke
Tickets for the 06:40 train →Tickets for the 10:40 train →Tickets for the 14:40 train →Tickets for the 16:40 train →Tickets for the 18:40 train →The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Amsterdam
- Departures: 6 in the morning, 4 in the afternoon and 3 in the evening.
- Operators: Eurostar and NMBS/SNCB.
- Usual change points: Brussels.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; times in Amsterdam time.
The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 07:10 and covers about 318 km of track through the Netherlands and Belgium. You spend 3h20 on the train plus 45 minutes changing trains, averaging 95 km/h.
- 07:10
09:06EST 9316 · Eurostar
Amsterdam Centraal → Brussels-Midi1h56 · ± 211 km · 3 intermediate stops · through the Netherlands and Belgium - ⇄Change at Brussels-Midi: 45 minutes.
Comfortable: time to grab food or step outside. - 09:51
11:15IC 2831 · NMBS/SNCB
Brussels-Midi → Knokke1h24 · ± 107 km · 5 intermediate stops · through Belgium
In numbers
Where you cross the border
- Border the Netherlands → Belgium: around 08:20 (1h10 after departure), on the EST 9316 between Amsterdam Centraal and Brussels-Midi.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:40 | 10:15 | 3h35 | 1 | Brussels | Fastest |
| 07:10 | 11:15 | 4h05 | 1 | Brussels | Recommended |
| 08:10 | 12:15 | 4h05 | 1 | Brussels | |
| 09:10 | 13:15 | 4h05 | 1 | Brussels | |
| 10:40 | 14:15 | 3h35 | 1 | Brussels | |
| 11:10 | 15:15 | 4h05 | 1 | Brussels | |
| 13:10 | 17:17 | 4h07 | 1 | Brussels | |
| 14:40 | 18:15 | 3h35 | 1 | Brussels | |
| 15:10 | 19:15 | 4h05 | 1 | Brussels | |
| 16:40 | 20:15 | 3h35 | 1 | Brussels | |
| 17:10 | 21:15 | 4h05 | 1 | Brussels | |
| 18:40 | 22:15 | 3h35 | 1 | Brussels | |
| 19:10 | 23:15 | 4h05 | 1 | Brussels |
Calculated from the timetable for a regular Tuesday (Transitous) and measured arrival times from Rijden de Treinen. Borders: Natural Earth.
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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 Knokke?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Knokke takes 3h35. Most journeys have 1 change.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Knokke?
No, you change trains at least 1 time, usually in Brussels.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Knokke?
None of the connections we found use a night train, so you travel during the day.
Where can I book a train ticket to Knokke?
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 Knokke pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands and Belgium.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Knokke?
By rail it is about 318 km; as the crow flies 160 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Knokke?
Border the Netherlands → Belgium: around 08:20 (1h10 after departure), on the EST 9316 between Amsterdam Centraal and Brussels-Midi.
