The cheapest and fastest buses from Amsterdam to Lyon
Cheapest price
$63
Average price
$93
Fastest journey
13 h 30 m
Average duration
14 h 12 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
737 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Lyon will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
Of the 24 buses that leave Amsterdam for Lyon on Fri, Dec 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 05 the direct buses cover the 737 km distance in an average of 14 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 30 m .
On Fri, Dec 05 the slowest buses will take 14 h 35 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.
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1646 · 50107
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Amsterdam to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a flight costs an average of €159.
Distance: 457 miles (737 km)
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€51 Average price Cheapest | €235 Average price | €223 Average price |
14h 2m Average total duration 13h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Amsterdam to Lyon Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Live departures
Amsterdam to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Lyon buses for today, Thursday, December 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 15h15 | 10:20 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
1646 · 50107 | 7:55 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 15h20 | 11:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 15h10 | 12:10 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 15h00 | 12:10 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 14h35 | 2:20 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 15h30 | 3:45 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
1658 · 5807 | 12:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 14h45 | 3:30 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 13h30 | 4:15 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Amsterdam, Centraal Station | 19h25 | 11:20 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Amsterdam, Centraal Station | 17h10 | 1:45 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 17h05 | 1:45 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
1608 · 94765 | 10:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 15h35 | 1:35 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
1602 · 58073 | 10:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 14h10 | 12:40 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 14h55 | 1:45 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 14h50 | 1:45 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 14h30 | 1:45 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Amsterdam to Lyon
Buses from Amsterdam to Lyon run on average 20 times per day, taking around 13h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 457 miles (737 km) distance in 13h 20m.
Distance 457 miles (737 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€27) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 13h 20m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus from Amsterdam to LyonYou can travel by bus between Amsterdam to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus for as low as $34 (€27). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Amsterdam to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Lyon by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), which is located around 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, a stunning 19th-century basilica offering panoramic views of the city
- Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Renaissance architecture and narrow cobblestone streets
- Parc de la Tête d'Or, a large urban park featuring a zoo, botanical garden, and lake
- Musée des Confluences, a modern science and anthropology museum with innovative exhibits
- Place Bellecour, one of Europe's largest open squares, ideal for shopping and dining.
- Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, a renowned indoor market offering gourmet food and local specialties
- Take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône for a unique view of the city
- Explore the traboules, secret passageways in Vieux Lyon
- Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon, known for its diverse program
- Visit the Institut Lumière, dedicated to the history of cinema.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Amsterdam to Lyon
- 06:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Julia's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 22, 36, 48 Metro: 50 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Lyonnais (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: C21, C22, S1 Metro: A Train: TER
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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