Our travel advice
Our top pick
Leave at 18:40 and travel via Lille and Massy: 24h20 with 2 changes, which is usually easy to make.
Book the 18:40 train →Make a stopover in Brussels
The journey takes at least 20h46. 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 Lourdes
Tickets for the 14:40 train →Tickets for the 18:40 train →The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Amsterdam
- Departures: 0 in the morning, 1 in the afternoon and 1 in the evening.
- Operators: SNCF and Eurostar.
- Usual change points: Massy, Brussels and Lille.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; times in Amsterdam time.
The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 18:40 and covers about 1239 km of track through the Netherlands and France. You spend 9h15 on the train plus 15h05 changing trains, averaging 134 km/h.
- 18:40
21:30EST 9167 · Eurostar
Amsterdam Centraal → Lille-Europe2h50 · ± 271 km · 2 intermediate stops · through the Netherlands and France - ⇄Change at Lille-Europe: 10h22.
You stay overnight here: book a hotel close to the station so the morning train is easy to catch. - 07:52
09:34003C · SNCF
Lille Europe → Massy TGV1h42 · ± 248 km · 2 intermediate stops · through France - ⇄Change at Massy TGV: 4h43.
You stay overnight here: book a hotel close to the station so the morning train is easy to catch. - 14:17
19:00421B · SNCF
Massy TGV → Lourdes4h43 · ± 720 km · 4 intermediate stops · through France
In numbers
Where you cross the border
- Border the Netherlands → France: around 21:30 (2h50 after departure), on the EST 9167 between Amsterdam Centraal and Lille-Europe.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:40 | 11:26 +1 | 20h46 | 2 | Brussels, Massy | Fastest |
| 18:40 | 19:00 +1 | 24h20 | 2 | Lille, Massy | 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 | ± 21h11 | ± 4h41 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 43 kg | ± 149 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (20h46) 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: 1239 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 1183 km × 0.126 kg/km, including high-altitude effects.
- Source: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Compare current prices to Lourdes at Omio.
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 Lourdes?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Lourdes takes 20h46. Most journeys have 2 changes.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Lourdes?
No, you change trains at least 2 times, usually in Massy or Brussels.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Lourdes?
None of the connections we found use a night train, so you travel during the day.
Where can I book a train ticket to Lourdes?
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 Lourdes pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands and France.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Lourdes?
By rail it is about 1239 km; as the crow flies 1095 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Lourdes?
Border the Netherlands → France: around 21:30 (2h50 after departure), on the EST 9167 between Amsterdam Centraal and Lille-Europe.
