- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands’ national museum, famous for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$233
Average price
$269
Fastest journey
10 h 1 m
Average duration
10 h 13 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
840 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Amsterdam will cost around $269 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $233.
Of the 2 trains that leave Brive-la-Gaillarde for Amsterdam on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 840 km distance in an average of 10 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 1 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 10 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $359.
Distance: 521 miles (840 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$270 Average price | $82 Average price Cheapest | $558 Average price | $280 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 25m Average total duration Fastest 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 25m Average total duration 13h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 2m Average total duration 16h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Amsterdam:
A bus is $188 (€154) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Amsterdam costing on average $270 (€221).
A bus is $476 (€390) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Amsterdam costing on average $558 (€457).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 55m.
Flight takes on average 16h 2m.
The journey is about 1h 57m faster (7h 55m by train vs 9h 52m by car) and roughly $10 (€8) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($270 (€221) vs $280 (€230)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Brive-la-Gaillarde to Amsterdam trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:55 AM Brive-la-Gaillarde | 10h01 | 5:56 PM Amsterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:55 AM Brive-la-Gaillarde | 10h25 | 7:20 PM Amsterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Amsterdam run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $201 (€165) but you can travel from only $51 (€41) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 15:57. The fastest train covers the 521 miles (840 km) distance in 8h 50m.
Distance 521 miles (840 km) |
Average train duration 7h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $201 (€165) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 8h 50m |
First train 6:03 AM |
Last train 3:57 PM |
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The Netherlands’ national museum, famous for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Holds the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh, with essential context on his life, influences, and artistic development.
The historic canal house where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II. Deeply moving and one of the city’s most important memorial museums.
A beloved canal-side neighborhood with narrow streets, independent shops, brownstone charm, and one of the best atmospheres for wandering.
The Nine Streets is a compact, photogenic shopping and strolling area crossing the canals, popular for boutiques, facades, and classic views.
Amsterdam’s most famous urban park, ideal for walks, cycling, and relaxing, with lawns, ponds, and lively local energy in good weather.
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Thick Dutch split pea soup with vegetables and usually smoked sausage or pork, traditionally eaten on cold days and valued as hearty comfort food.
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Refined Michelin-starred destination for contemporary Dutch fine dining, known for seasonal ingredients and elegant canal-side ambiance.
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Well-known Dutch restaurant with a cozy, eclectic interior, famous for traditional home-style dishes such as stamppot and stews.
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