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Leave at 06:10 and travel via Brussels and Valence: 9h47 with 2 changes.
Book the 06:10 train →Make a stopover in Brussels
The journey takes at least 9h47. 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 Perpignan
Tickets for the 06:10 train →The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 06:10 and covers about 1307 km of track through the Netherlands, Belgium and France. You spend 9h23 on the train plus 24 minutes changing trains, averaging 139 km/h.
- 06:10
08:06EST 9310 · Eurostar
Amsterdam Centraal → Brussels-Midi1h56 · ± 211 km · 2 intermediate stops · through the Netherlands and Belgium - ⇄Change at Brussels-Midi: 11 minutes.
Easy to make with a normal arrival. - 08:17
12:45001B · SNCF
Bruxelles Midi → Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud4h28 · ± 764 km · 4 intermediate stops · through Belgium and France - ⇄Change at Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud: 13 minutes.
Easy to make with a normal arrival. - 12:58
15:57631C · SNCF
Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud → Perpignan2h59 · ± 332 km · 6 intermediate stops · through France
In numbers
Where you cross the border
- Border the Netherlands → Belgium: around 07:20 (1h10 after departure), on the EST 9310 between Amsterdam Centraal and Brussels-Midi.
- Border Belgium → France: around 10:00 (3h50 after departure), on the 001B.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:10 | 15:57 | 9h47 | 2 | Brussels, Valence | 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 | ± 10h12 | ± 4h40 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 46 kg | ± 148 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (9h47) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 1h30 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 1306 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 1174 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 Perpignan?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Perpignan takes 9h47. Most journeys have 2 changes.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Perpignan?
No, you change trains at least 2 times, usually in Brussels or Valence.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Perpignan?
None of the connections we found use a night train, so you travel during the day.
Where can I book a train ticket to Perpignan?
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 Perpignan pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands, Belgium and France.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Perpignan?
By rail it is about 1307 km; as the crow flies 1087 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Perpignan?
Border the Netherlands → Belgium: around 07:20 (1h10 after departure), on the EST 9310 between Amsterdam Centraal and Brussels-Midi. Border Belgium → France: around 10:00 (3h50 after departure), on the 001B.
