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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 an average ticket price of $85 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $85, while a flight costs an average of $475.
Distance: 457 miles (737 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$85 Average price Cheapest | $172 Average price | $475 Average price | $241 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 16m Average total duration 13h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Lyon:
A bus is $87 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Lyon costing on average $172 (€144).
A bus is $390 (€327) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Lyon costing on average $475 (€398).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 25m.
Bus takes on average 14h 16m.
Tickets start at around $85 (€72) compared to roughly $241 (€202) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $156 (€131). The journey takes 13h 46m versus 9h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Lyon
How to get from Amsterdam to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1602 · 5807311:30 PM14h10Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$471One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 1602 · 5807311:30 PM14h10Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$471One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AF31499:15 PM1h35Amsterdam Airport Schiphol10:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$7951One-way0 transfers
Other options
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98443:04 PM6h55Amsterdam Zuid9:59 PMLyon Part Dieu$1421One-way1 transfer
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98448:02 AM13h57Amsterdam Centraal9:59 PMLyon Part Dieu$1431One-way1 transfer
8251+9544+98441:48 PM8h30Amsterdam Centraal10:18 PMGare de Lyon-Perrache$1491One-way2 transfers
- 8313312:45 PM15h20Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)4:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$521One-way0 transfers
- 1646 · 506178:55 AM18h35Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)3:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$711One-way1 transfer
- 1662 · 5061710:20 AM17h10Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)3:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$771One-way1 transfer
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AF73705:50 PM4h10Amsterdam Airport Schiphol10:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2111One-way1 transfer - AF3171+AF73668:10 AM5h35Amsterdam Airport Schiphol1:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2111One-way1 transfer
- AF5474+AF736812:30 PM5h40Amsterdam Airport Schiphol6:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2111One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Lyon:
A bus is $87 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Lyon costing on average $172 (€144).
A bus is $390 (€327) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Lyon costing on average $475 (€398).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 25m.
Bus takes on average 14h 16m.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Lyon as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Vueling, Amelia, Air Dolomiti, BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, Indigo Airlines, KM Malta Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Bulgaria Air to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with TGV, Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, Intercity, SNCF, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Lyon by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 5 direct flights per day with KLM.
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