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For a relaxed winter sports trip to the French Alps, the direct trains with Eurostar Snow are an excellent choice. You travel from the Netherlands to the heart of the ski areas without any changes. Your luggage and ski equipment stay comfortably close at hand. Read on to discover how to organise your journey seamlessly, from platform to piste.
Eurostar Snow: the high-speed train to the Alps
Eurostar Snow is the high-speed train that takes winter sports enthusiasts directly from the Netherlands to the French Alps. Every Saturday during the winter season this train runs from Amsterdam, via Schiphol, Rotterdam, Antwerp and Brussels. The train stops at several stations that give access to popular ski areas. Destinations: Les Trois Vallées, Paradiski and Tignes-Val d’Isère. The service is specially designed for skiers and snowboarders, with plenty of space for winter sports equipment.
‘ For the 2025–2026 season, Eurostar Snow offers a reliable weekly service. ’
The timetable and route for 2025–2026
Good planning starts with the right dates and times. For the 2025–2026 season, Eurostar Snow offers a reliable weekly service.
- Outbound journey: Every Saturday from 20 December 2025 up to and including 4 April 2026. The train departs very early in the morning at 05:24 from Amsterdam Central Station, so that you arrive at your destination in the afternoon.
- Return journey: The return journey takes place on Saturdays and, new this season, also on Sundays. This offers extra flexibility for a long weekend on the slopes. Return journeys run from 27 December 2025 up to and including 11 April 2026.
The train stops at strategically located stations in the Alps, from which you can easily continue on to your final destination. The main stations are Chambéry, Albertville, Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains, Aime-La-Plagne, Landry and the terminus Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
Booking tickets for Eurostar Snow
Booking your train tickets is easy and is done directly via the official channels. This guarantees competitive prices and up-to-date availability. Sales for the 2025–2026 season have already started. Be on time, as tickets for Christmas and the spring half-term are sold out quickly.
Book your tickets via:
- NS International
- Eurostar.com
- Treinreiswinkel
One-way fares start at around €65. Depending on demand and the time of booking, prices increase. Booking early really pays off. You can choose between Standard and Plus, each with guaranteed seats and space for your luggage.
The direct connection to Les Trois Vallées
Yes, with Eurostar Snow you travel very close to Les Trois Vallées. The station for this destination is Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains. From this station, a short transfer takes you to Val Thorens, Les Menuires, Méribel and Courchevel. The journey from the station to the resorts takes about 30 to 45 minutes. You travel by bus or taxi. Make sure you plan this transfer in advance via Altibus for a smooth connection.
From the station to your ski area
Each station in the Alps serves as a gateway to various ski areas. Below is an overview of the main connections:
- Moûtiers: The gateway to Les Trois Vallées: Val Thorens, Méribel, Courchevel.
- Aime-La-Plagne: Ideal for a quick connection to La Plagne.
- Landry: From here you can easily continue to Peisey-Vallandry.
- Bourg-Saint-Maurice: This terminus is perfect for Les Arcs. The cable train ‘Les Arcs Express’ offers a direct connection. For Tignes-Val d’Isère you take the bus.
‘ A well-prepared trip is half the work. ’
The advantages of travelling by train
More and more travellers are consciously choosing the train, and with good reason. Travelling with Eurostar Snow offers clear advantages compared with going by car.
- Comfortable and stress-free: You avoid busy roads, traffic jams and the uncertainty of winter driving conditions. No hassle with snow chains or searching for parking spaces.
- Space for luggage: You can take your skis or snowboard free of charge, in addition to your regular luggage.
- Sustainable: A train journey has significantly lower CO2 emissions per person compared with going by car or plane.
- Optimal travel time: While the train speeds through the landscape at 300 km/h, you can relax. Read a book or enjoy the view. You arrive well-rested and ready to hit the slopes.
A well-prepared trip is half the work. On the Traveler Tips website you will find many more articles about winter sports holidays by train. These articles help you plan your ideal journey. Discover guides on packing your winter sports equipment, choosing the right destination and other smart travel tips. That way you always set off well prepared.
Frequently asked questions
Eurostar Snow offers a direct and comfortable journey of around 9 hours to the French Alps, often faster than driving, which is subject to traffic jams and winter conditions. By train you avoid the stress of driving yourself and benefit from guaranteed seats, space for skis and wifi. One-way fares start from €65 and can be competitive compared with the fuel, toll and overnight costs of driving. On top of that, the train is a more sustainable alternative.
The baggage rules on Eurostar Snow are flexible: there is a guaranteed seat and space for skis, snowboards and luggage. This is free of charge and without a set limit.
To get the best price for Eurostar Snow tickets, it is essential to book early, especially for travel dates around Christmas and the spring half-term, as prices rise with increasing demand. Tickets are available from €65 for adults and €45 for children (one-way). The most economical travel dates are likely to be outside peak weeks and school holidays. Check availability in the journey planner, as trains are released gradually, and the return journey is also possible on Sundays, giving you an extra day on the slopes.
Eurostar Snow offers direct trains to ski areas in the French Alps, including Les Trois Vallées, Paradiski and Tignes-Val d’Isère. From stations such as Moûtiers, Val Thorens (Les Trois Vallées) is reachable by bus or taxi. For Paradiski (La Plagne) there is a bus or short transfer from Aime-La-Plagne, while Les Arcs is directly accessible by the cable train Les Arcs Express from Landry/Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Tignes-Val d’Isère is reachable by bus from Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
Eurostar Snow offers various facilities on board for a comfortable and enjoyable journey, contributing to a relaxed start to your holiday. Travellers can enjoy drinks, wifi and plenty of space. There are guaranteed seats and generous storage for skis, snowboards and luggage, making stress-free travel possible. The high-speed train reaches its destination at 300 km/h without any changes, helping you avoid traffic jams and snowy roads. These facilities ensure that you arrive on the piste fresh and well rested.
