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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 $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 $36, and a flight costs an average of $180.
Distance: 457 miles (737 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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$64 Average price Cheapest | $282 Average price | $271 Average price |
14h 1m Average total duration 13h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
FlixBus9:00 PM14h20Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)11:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1211One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus9:00 PM14h20Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)11:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL14277:50 AM1h35Amsterdam Airport Schiphol9:25 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$8731One-way0 transfers
Other options
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19718+512011:04 AM7h21Amsterdam Zuid6:25 PMLyon Part Dieu$3061One-way2 transfers
- 510946:30 PM14h45Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)9:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1431One-way0 transfers
- 1646 · 501078:55 AM15h25Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)12:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1371One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM17h30Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)9:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1371One-way1 transfer
VY8305 · VY12209:25 PM11h35Amsterdam Airport Schiphol9:00 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$5621One-way1 transfer- VY8316 · VY12207:30 PM13h30Amsterdam Airport Schiphol9:00 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$5621One-way1 transfer
- VY8307 · VY12206:35 PM14h25Amsterdam Airport Schiphol9:00 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$5621One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Lyon
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Lyon:
A bus is $79 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Lyon costing on average $115 (€92).
A bus is $143 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Lyon costing on average $180 (€143).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 13h 20m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 3 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, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with TGV, Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Vueling, Amelia, easyJet, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with KLM, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, easyJet.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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