How to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam

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Travel Information between Lyon and Amsterdam

distanceDistance456 miles (736 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$32 - $122
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $32 (€29) • 13 h 10 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $122 (€110) • 3 h 35 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, KLM or Eurostar

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 456 miles (736 km) to Amsterdam from Lyon. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus, KLM or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Lyon to Amsterdam.

Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Amsterdam

Train
Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 84 29Cheapest 110
Average price 226 64Cheapest 204
Average duration6h 18m13h 10m3h 35m
Direct Options
First departure12:15 AM12:05 AM5:10 AM
Last departure10:37 PM11:55 PM11:40 PM
No. of daily departures12028
Companies
  • Eurostar
  • NS International | IC Brussel
  • TGV
  • TGV INOUI
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
  • FlixBus
  • KLM
  • KLM Cityhopper
  • Air France
  • Lufthansa
  • Amelia
  • Lufthansa Cityline (2)
  • Vueling Airlines
  • Austrian Airlines
  • easyJet
  • Air Dolomiti

Travel options
from Lyon to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

BlaBlaCar Bus
05:10PM13h30
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
06:40AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$691One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
03:20PM14h45
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
06:05AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$661One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
KLM
02:10PM1h45
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
03:55PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
$4951One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Eurostar
01:08PM6h42
Lyon Part Dieu
07:50PMAmsterdam Centraal
$2621One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus
01:00AM13h15
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
02:15PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$731One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus
02:55AM14h25
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
05:20PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$671One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
04:40PM14h25
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
07:05AMAmsterdam, Arena
$751One-way
1 transfer
Air France
10:25AM3h35
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
02:00PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
$1971One-way
1 transfer
Air France
10:25AM4h25
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
02:50PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
$1971One-way
1 transfer
Air France
10:25AM5h15
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
03:40PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
$1971One-way
1 transfer

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How to Travel from Lyon to Amsterdam

Travelers journey between Lyon to Amsterdam frequently for both business and leisure. It is convenient to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam by plane, train or bus with direct routes departing multiple times per day. Key departure points in Lyon include Part Dieu train station and the Lyon–Saint-Exupéry airport.

Trains from Lyon to Amsterdam | Flights from Lyon to Amsterdam

Lyon to Amsterdam Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€64.90

13:30 h

2 Months Ahead

trains

€297

5:45 h

2 Months Ahead

flight

€259

1:45 h

2 Months Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam?

Cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam


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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam. Buses traveling from Lyon to Amsterdam depart from Lyon's Gare SNCF Part Dieubus station and take at least 13:40 h to arrive at Amsterdam's Sloterdijk bus station. Bus services are offered by Flixbus and require a change in Paris at the Porte Maillot station.


Fastest way to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam


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Flying is the fastest way to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam. Taking a flight is at least 3 time faster than taking the train and approximately 7 times faster than taking the bus. However, when the inter-city travel time that you need to arrive to both Lyon and Amsterdam's airports is considered, taking a high-speed Thalys train is actually the faster option for arriving in Amsterdam's city center. Flights traveling from Lyon to Amsterdam depart from Lyon's Saint-Exupéry airport and arrive at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport. Both KLM and Air France travel directly from Lyon to Amsterdam.


Most popular way to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam


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Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam. While the train is often more expensive than taking the bus or flying, the time saved avoiding traveling to and from Lyon and Amsterdam's airports makes up for the additional cost for most travelers. Some of the train ticket cost can be offset by planning ahead and booking your Lyon to Amsterdam travel as far ahead of time as possible. Trains traveling from Lyon to Amsterdam are operated by either Thalys or SNCF. Trips require a change in Brussels or Paris and can take as little as 6:15 hours to arrive in Amsterdam.


Attractions in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a vibrant international city that draws more than 5 million international visitors per year. Some of Amsterdam's main attractions include the historic canals, the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank's House, the red-light district, and the city's many coffee shops.

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All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Lyon to Amsterdam

Find the best trip between Lyon and Amsterdam with Omio's travel partners TGV, Air France and Austrian Airlines! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

TGV is a high-speed train company based in France with trains between Lyon and Amsterdam. It operates a fleet of modern, high-speed trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type offers different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. The TGV also offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Flexi, and Prem's. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. The most popular routes for TGV are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

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

        FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Amsterdam

        FAQs: Travel to Amsterdam 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 Lyon to Amsterdam.
        FAQs

        You can get between Lyon and Amsterdam 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to Amsterdam from Lyon is by taking a bus, which costs on average $32 (€29).

        This is compared to other ways of getting from Lyon to Amsterdam:

        A bus is $90 (€81) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $122 (€110) from Lyon to Amsterdam.

        A bus is $61 (€55) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Lyon to Amsterdam costing on average $93 (€84).

        The fastest way to get to Amsterdam from Lyon is by flight with an average travel time of 3 h 35 min.

        Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

        Bus takes on average 13 h 10 min.

        Train takes 6 h 18 min on average.

        The distance from Lyon to Amsterdam is approximately 456 miles (736 km).

        The average frequency per day from Lyon to Amsterdam is:

        • 20 buses per day.
        • Around 28 flights per day.
        • 1 train per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Lyon and Amsterdam 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 Lyon to Amsterdam:

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

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lyon to Amsterdam:

        • You can travel from Lyon to Amsterdam by bus with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $32 (€29) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon to Amsterdam.
        • You can travel by plane from Lyon to Amsterdam with KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Vueling Airlines, Austrian Airlines or Air Dolomiti, and you can find KLM Lyon to Amsterdam tickets for $110 (€99) on Omio.
        • You can take a train from Lyon to Amsterdam with Eurostar or TGV INOUI. Cheap tickets can be found for $93 (€84) with Eurostar from Lyon to Amsterdam.

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

        • Direct buses with BlaBlaCar Bus with 1 direct bus per day.
        • 2 direct flights per day with.

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

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