Amsterdam to Bourg-Saint-Maurice by Train
Direct Eurostar Snow, Saturdays in Winter
Eurostar Snow is a seasonal direct train from Amsterdam to the French Alps. For the 2026/27 ski season it leaves Amsterdam Centraal early on Saturday mornings from 19 December 2026 to 3 April 2027, calling at Rotterdam, Antwerp and Brussels, and reaches Bourg-Saint-Maurice about 9 hours later with no change of train. It does not run outside the ski season.
This guide covers the direct Eurostar Snow: its season dates and timetable, where you can board, the six stations it serves in the Alps and the ski areas they lead to, booking, luggage and skis, why Interrail and Eurail passes cannot be used, arriving at Bourg-Saint-Maurice, and how to make the trip outside the ski season.
Seasonal: winter Saturdays only. Southbound on Saturdays from 19 December 2026 to 3 April 2027; returning to Amsterdam on Saturday afternoons from 26 December 2026 to 10 April 2027. There is no direct train outside these dates.
Book Eurostar Snow, winter Saturdays 19 Dec 2026 to 3 Apr 2027
Eurostar sells Eurostar Snow on eurostar.com, and NS International also sells it from the Netherlands. Every ticket includes your seat, and there are three classes: Standard, Plus and Premier. The train runs only on winter Saturdays, so book early for popular weekends. Interrail and Eurail passes are not valid on this train.
The Direct Eurostar Snow from Amsterdam
Amsterdam Centraal, Netherlands · 52.379°N, 4.900°E
Eurostar Snow is Eurostar's winter ski train. For the 2026/27 season it runs southbound on Saturdays from 19 December 2026 to 3 April 2027, leaving Amsterdam Centraal early in the morning. You can also board at Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal or Bruxelles-Midi. It then runs without a stop to Chambéry and on up into the Tarentaise valley, reaching Bourg-Saint-Maurice in the early afternoon, about 9 hours from Amsterdam.
For the return, Eurostar Snow leaves Bourg-Saint-Maurice for Amsterdam on Saturday afternoons from 26 December 2026 to 10 April 2027, arriving back around midnight. Eurostar also lists selected Sunday-morning returns to Brussels; check the options for your station and date when you book.
Published Timetable, Saturdays (2026/27 Season)
- Amsterdam Centraaldep. 05:24
- Rotterdam Centraaldep. 06:10
- Antwerpen-Centraaldep. 06:51
- Bruxelles-Mididep. 07:45
- Bourg-Saint-Mauricearr. 14:41
- Returndep. Bourg-Saint-Maurice 15:25, arr. Amsterdam Centraal 00:20
- CheckTimes can change; confirm your date when you book
Stops in the Alps and the Ski Areas They Serve
Chambéry, the Combe de Savoie and the Tarentaise
After Brussels the train runs south across France on the high-speed network and reaches the Alps at Chambéry. From Albertville it follows the Tarentaise valley, the valley of the Isère, calling at Moûtiers, Aime-la-Plagne and Landry before the end of the line at Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Choose your station by your resort: each is the rail gateway to a different group of ski areas, with buses, transfers or taxis for the final stretch.
Ski Gateways (as listed by Eurostar)
Booking, Seats, Luggage and Skis
What to book and what you can bring
Book Eurostar Snow with Eurostar, or with NS International from the Netherlands. Every ticket is for a specific train and includes your seat, so there is no separate reservation to make. There are three classes, Standard, Plus and Premier. Because the train runs only once a week in each direction, popular Saturdays can sell out, so book early.
Eurostar says that on Eurostar Snow, adults travelling in Standard or Plus can take up to two pieces of luggage (up to 85 cm long), one piece of hand luggage, and skis or a snowboard; Premier allows three pieces of luggage. You carry and stow your own bags. Rules can change, so check Eurostar's current Eurostar Snow luggage rules before you travel.
Interrail and Eurail Passes Are Not Valid
You need an ordinary Eurostar ticket for this train
Eurostar states that Interrail and Eurail passes are not valid on Eurostar Snow trains. Unlike Eurostar's regular routes, there is no pass-holder fare or pass-holder reservation for this train, so pass holders need to buy an ordinary Eurostar Snow ticket.
Quick Rules
Seasonal: winter Saturdays only, 19 December 2026 to 3 April 2027 southbound.
Seats: included with every Eurostar ticket.
Skis: allowed under Eurostar's Eurostar Snow luggage rules; check before you travel.
Interrail and Eurail: not valid on Eurostar Snow.
Arriving at Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Savoie, France · 45.619°N, 6.772°E
Bourg-Saint-Maurice is the end of the line at the top of the Tarentaise valley. According to Eurostar, the Les Arcs funicular sits just next to the station and climbs to Arc 1600 in about seven minutes, while shuttle buses, private transfers and taxis leave from the station forecourt for the other resorts, including Tignes, Val d'Isère, La Rosière and Sainte-Foy.
From Bourg-Saint-Maurice Station
Outside the Ski Season
When Eurostar Snow is not running
Outside the Eurostar Snow season there is no direct train, but travel is possible by changing in Paris and continuing towards the Alps by TGV and regional train: typically the Eurostar to Paris-Nord, a transfer across Paris to Paris Gare de Lyon, a TGV towards the Alps, and a regional TER train up the Tarentaise valley to Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Journey times and connections vary by date, so check your journey before travelling.
Hotels in Bourg-Saint-Maurice and Les Arcs
Stay in Bourg-Saint-Maurice for an easy arrival and departure by train, or take the funicular up to Arc 1600 to stay on the slopes.
Bourg-Saint-Maurice - near the station
A traditional mountain hotel a few minutes from the station, with a restaurant and terrace, handy for a late arrival or an early Saturday train home.
Bourg-Saint-Maurice - in town
A mountain-style hotel with an indoor pool and sauna, about a 20-minute walk from the station.
Arc 1600 - Les Arcs
A hotel in Arc 1600, the Les Arcs village reached by the funicular from beside Bourg-Saint-Maurice station, close to the slopes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Bourg-Saint-Maurice?
- Yes, but only in the ski season. Eurostar Snow runs direct from Amsterdam Centraal to Bourg-Saint-Maurice on Saturdays in winter: for the 2026/27 season, southbound trains run on Saturdays from 19 December 2026 to 3 April 2027. Outside the season there is no direct train, and the journey needs changes.
- When does Eurostar Snow run from Amsterdam?
- Southbound, on Saturdays from 19 December 2026 to 3 April 2027, leaving Amsterdam early in the morning. The return to Amsterdam runs on Saturday afternoons from Bourg-Saint-Maurice between 26 December 2026 and 10 April 2027. It is not a daily or year-round train, so check the dates for your trip.
- How long does the train from Amsterdam to Bourg-Saint-Maurice take?
- About 9 hours on Eurostar Snow, with no change of train. Eurostar gives about 7 hours from Amsterdam to Albertville and about 9 hours to Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Check current times when you book.
- Where can I board Eurostar Snow, and where does it stop in the Alps?
- You can board at Amsterdam Centraal, Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal or Bruxelles-Midi. In the French Alps the train calls at Chambéry, Albertville, Moûtiers, Aime-la-Plagne, Landry and Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
- Can I take skis on Eurostar Snow?
- Yes. Eurostar says that on Eurostar Snow, adults in Standard and Plus can take up to two pieces of luggage (up to 85 cm long), one piece of hand luggage, and skis or a snowboard. Check Eurostar's current Eurostar Snow luggage rules before you travel, as they can change.
- Can I use an Interrail or Eurail pass on Eurostar Snow?
- No. Eurostar states that Interrail and Eurail passes are not valid on Eurostar Snow trains, so you need an ordinary Eurostar ticket for this train. Every Eurostar ticket includes your seat.
- How do I get from Amsterdam to Bourg-Saint-Maurice outside the ski season?
- There is no direct train outside the Eurostar Snow season, but travel is possible by changing in Paris and continuing towards the Alps by TGV and regional train: typically the Eurostar to Paris-Nord, a transfer across Paris to Paris Gare de Lyon, then a TGV and a regional train up the valley to Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Journey times and connections vary by date, so check your journey before travelling.
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Eurostar Snow is the simplest way from the Netherlands to the French Alps in winter: one direct train from Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp or Brussels to the Tarentaise, about 9 hours, on Saturdays from 19 December 2026 to 3 April 2027. Book with Eurostar, remember that Interrail and Eurail passes are not valid, check the ski and luggage rules, and plan on changing trains in Paris if you travel outside the season.