The average train between France and Netherlands takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from France to Netherlands. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between France and Netherlands. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from France is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Netherlands at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Gare du Nord and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 37m • 1 change

3h 40m • 1 change

3h 43m • 1 change

3h 43m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from France to Netherlands. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Netherlands station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
France to Netherlands train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Nord station.
France to Netherlands train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
The distance between France and Netherlands is 682.9 km. The road distance is 517 km.
Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €160–280 and the journey takes 3h 28m.