Our travel advice
Our top pick
Leave at 06:10 and travel via Brussels and Lyon and Aix-les-Bains: 9h00 with 3 changes.
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All trains from Amsterdam to Val Thorens
Tickets for the 06:10 train →Tickets for the 11:10 train →The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Amsterdam
- Departures: 2 in the morning, 0 in the afternoon and 0 in the evening.
- Operators: SNCF and Eurostar.
- Usual change points: Brussels, Lyon and Aix-les-Bains.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; times in Amsterdam time.
The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 06:10 and covers about 1067 km of track through the Netherlands, Belgium and France. You spend 8h20 on the train plus 40 minutes changing trains, averaging 128 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
12:00001B · SNCF
Bruxelles Midi → Lyon Part Dieu3h43 · ± 678 km · 3 intermediate stops · through Belgium and France - ⇄Change at Lyon Part Dieu: 8 minutes.
Tight: wait by the door and check your arrival and departure platforms in advance. - 12:08
13:18K23 · SNCF
Lyon Part Dieu → Aix-les-Bains le Revard1h10 · ± 96 km · 1 intermediate stop · through France - ⇄Change at Aix-les-Bains le Revard: 21 minutes.
Easy to make with a normal arrival. - 13:39
15:10P41 · SNCF
Aix-les-Bains le Revard → Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-B.1h31 · ± 82 km · 7 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 09:55 (3h45 after departure), on the 001B.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:10 | 15:10 | 9h00 | 3 | Brussels, Lyon, Aix-les-Bains | RecommendedFastest |
| 11:10 | 20:10 | 9h00 | 3 | Brussels, Lyon, Aix-les-Bains |
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 | ± 9h25 | ± 4h14 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 37 kg | ± 106 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (9h00) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 1h04 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 1067 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 838 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 Val Thorens?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Val Thorens takes 9h00. Most journeys have 3 changes.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Val Thorens?
No, you change trains at least 3 times, usually in Brussels or Lyon.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Val Thorens?
None of the connections we found use a night train, so you travel during the day.
Where can I book a train ticket to Val Thorens?
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 Val Thorens pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands, Belgium and France.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Val Thorens?
By rail it is about 1067 km; as the crow flies 776 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Val Thorens?
Border the Netherlands → Belgium: around 07:20 (1h10 after departure), on the EST 9310 between Amsterdam Centraal and Brussels-Midi. Border Belgium → France: around 09:55 (3h45 after departure), on the 001B.
