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Our top pick
Leave at 19:04 and travel via Paris and Gare: 19h07 with 2 changes, which is usually easy to make.
Watch the connection in Brussels
Arriving on the EST 9340, you have 3 minutes. That connection was made on 0% of trips (measured July 2026, August 2026, September 2026). If in doubt, pick a later connection or a flexible ticket.
Make a stopover in Paris
The journey takes at least 10h40. Spend a night in Paris and you'll be on the train for about six hours a day, with a bonus city.
How punctual is this route?
This train is reliable: a normal connection time is fine.
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Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 11h05 | ± 4h31 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 50 kg | ± 133 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (10h40) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 1h21 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 1432 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 1059 km × 0.126 kg/km, including high-altitude effects.
- Source: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Nice?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Nice takes 10h40. Most journeys have 2 changes.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Nice?
No, you change trains at least 2 times, usually in Paris or Gare.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Nice?
None of the connections we found use a night train, so you travel during the day.
Where can I book a train ticket to Nice?
You can compare prices at Omio. Booking early is usually cheaper, especially for ICE trains and night trains.
How punctual is the train to Nice?
The EST 9340 arrived on time in Brussel-Zuid on 80% of trips, with an average delay of 6 minutes (July 2026, August 2026, September 2026).
