How to travel from Amsterdam to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Lyon

Train
Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 59 26Cheapest 95
Average price 198 41Cheapest 220
Average duration6h 14m13h 20m1h 35m
Direct Options
First departure12:15 AM12:05 AM5:05 AM
Last departure10:37 PM11:55 PM11:40 PM
No. of daily departures11826
Companies
  • Intercity
  • SNCF | TGV
  • Eurostar
  • FlixBus
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
  • Movelia
  • Air France
  • KLM
  • Vueling
  • Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa Cityline
  • Amelia
  • Air Dolomiti
  • Austrian Airlines
  • easyJet
  • German Airways
  • KLM Cityhopper
CO2 Consumption
per journey/passenger in kg
x 736 - 1840.0 2208 - 4416

Travel options
from Amsterdam to Lyon

How to get from Amsterdam to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BlaBlaCar Bus
11:30PM14h10
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
01:40PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$381One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
11:30PM14h10
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
01:40PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$381One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
KLM
11:55AM1h30
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
01:25PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
$6501One-way
0 transfers
Other options
BlaBlaCar Bus
10:20AM18h55
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
05:15AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$381One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
11:55PM14h35
Amsterdam
02:30PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$551One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
11:50PM14h40
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
02:30PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$681One-way
1 transfer
KLM
05:55PM5h05
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
11:00PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
$1611One-way
1 transfer
KLM
07:20AM3h45
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
11:05AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
$2051One-way
1 transfer
KLM
06:50AM4h15
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
11:05AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
$2051One-way
1 transfer

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Air France, KLM and Austrian Airlines will get you to Lyon from Amsterdam at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Eurostar is a high-speed train company operating in Europe, connecting the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany including trains between Amsterdam and Lyon. It offers a range of services, including Eurostar e320, Eurostar e300, and Eurostar International. The Eurostar e320 is the fastest service, travelling at up to 320 km/h, while the Eurostar e300 is slightly slower, travelling at up to 300 km/h. Both services offer comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power sockets. Eurostar International is a slower service, travelling at up to 160 km/h, but it offers a more luxurious experience with larger seats and more onboard facilities. Eurostar offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Standard Premier, and Business Premier. Standard tickets are the most affordable, while Business Premier tickets offer the most luxurious experience. The most popular routes for Eurostar are London to Paris, London to Brussels, and London to Amsterdam. All of these routes offer a fast and convenient way to travel between the UK and mainland Europe.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      Air France is France's leading airline offering flights within and outside Europe; you can choose different ticket types for your travel from Amsterdam to Lyon including: Economy Light, Economy Standard, Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business.

        FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Lyon

        FAQs: Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Lyon.
        FAQs

        There are 3 travel options from Amsterdam to Lyon: train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Lyon is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $38 (€33) compared to other travel options to Lyon:

        Taking a bus costs $122 (€106) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $160 (€139) for the same trip.

        A bus is $23 (€20) less than a train with an average ticket price of $61 (€53) from Amsterdam to Lyon.

        The quickest way to travel between Amsterdam and Lyon is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 35 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Getting to Lyon by bus takes 13 h 20 min on average.

        Taking a train requires on average 6 h 7 min of travel time.

        Lyon is approximately 456 miles (736 km) away from Amsterdam.

        The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Lyon is:

        • 2 buses a day.
        • 1 train a day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Amsterdam and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

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

        • Buses most often depart from Amsterdam at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Lyon at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
        • Flights mostly leave from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and tend to arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.

        The following travel companies offer services from Amsterdam to Lyon:

        • BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or Movelia can take you to Lyon by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Amsterdam to Lyon for $35 (€30).
        • KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Air Dolomiti, 8R, Vueling Airlines, easyJet, Austrian Airlines or German Airways can get you to Lyon by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Air France from Amsterdam to Lyon for $156 (€135) on Omio.
        • Travel with SNCF | TGV, Eurostar or PKP Intercity for trains to Lyon. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurostar Amsterdam to Lyon tickets on Omio for $61 (€53).

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

        • 1 direct bus per day with FlixBus.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lyon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Amsterdam and Lyon.

        Your trip from Amsterdam to Lyon doesn't have to end in Lyon. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva or London. If you’d like to add Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva or London to your Amsterdam to Lyon tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Lyon today!
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