How to travel from Amsterdam to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Lyon including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $63 (€51).

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Lyon:

A bus is $185 (€150) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Lyon costing on average $247 (€201).

A bus is $194 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Lyon costing on average $257 (€209).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 5h 46m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 10m.

Bus takes on average 10h 9m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Lyon is approximately 457 miles (737 km).

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Lyon is:

• Around 39 flights per day.
• Around 22 buses per day.
• Around 11 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Lyon:

• 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).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with TGV, Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, Intercity to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with KLM, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Vueling, Amelia, easyJet, Air Dolomiti to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• 4 direct flights per day with KLM, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, easyJet.
• 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.