The average train between Netherlands and Schengen takes 8h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Netherlands to Schengen. 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 5 times a day between Netherlands and Schengen. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Netherlands is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Schengen at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Netherlands to Schengen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Netherlands to Schengen. However, there are services departing from Netherlands station and arriving at Schengen station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
Netherlands to Schengen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Netherlands to Schengen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Luxembourg station.
Book your Netherlands to Schengen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Netherlands and Schengen is 312.5 km. The road distance is 462 km.
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Schengen, Ennen am Doref via Bruxelles-Midi, Luxembourg, and Luxembourg, Gare Rocade in around 7h 7m.