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It takes an average of 17 hours 6 minutes to travel from Amsterdam to Briançon by train. You'll find on average 10 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Briançon by train; you'll need to make 1 change.
Trains on this route are operated by Eurostar, TGV, SNCF and Trenitalia.
Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
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| First train | 06:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:39 | |
| Departure station | Amsterdam | |
| Arrival station | Briançon | |
| Journey time | From 11h 39m | |
| Distance | 523 miles (842 km) | |
| Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Train and bus operators | BlaBlaCar Bus, Deutsche Bahn, European_Sleeper, Eurostar, Flixbus, NS, OUIGO, SNCB, SNCF, Trenitalia |
NS is the main railway operator in the Netherlands. It connects the four corners of the country with regional, medium-distance and high-speed trains. It's also possible for you to travel at night thanks to multi-line night trains, including Schiphol and Eindhoven airports. All trains are equipped with two comfort classes – First Class and Second Class.
The Deutsche Bahn Group is owned by the German State and controls the majority of rail traffic in Germany as well as in many border regions of the country. Every year, Deutsche Bahn transports several million passengers and many stations in Germany are served exclusively by DB trains, including the ICE, IC and EC fleet.
SNCB is the national railway company of Belgium, with services that include national (Intercity) and regional (Local) express trains. All SNCB trains come with both First Class and Second Class carriages. Belgium has one of the densest rail networks in the world. Seat reservations aren’t possible for any of the company's trains.
Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed train service that links London to Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and the rest of Europe at speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h). Eurostar also runs trains on more routes between France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. All Eurostar trains have modern, comfortable facilities, plenty of room for luggage, and onboard food and beverage car. There are three comfort classes on offer – Eurostar Standard, Eurostar Plus (equivalent to Premium Economy, with light refreshments served), and Eurostar Premier (equivalent to First or Business Class, with flexible travel options, priority boarding, lounge access and delicious food and drink included).
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