How to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam

Travel from Lyon, France to Amsterdam, Netherlands is: Fully open.

Is international entry into Amsterdam from Lyon restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Amsterdam, Netherlands from Lyon?

• There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Amsterdam, Netherlands?

The government of Netherlands has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

The above information was last verified on 6/20/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Amsterdam from Lyon closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Lyon, France from Netherlands is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Lyon, France from Amsterdam, Netherlands?

Reentering France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Lyon from Amsterdam?

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health declaration required

Which rules do I need to follow in Lyon, France regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to France must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 6/25/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Lyon from Amsterdam here.

There are 4 travel options from Lyon to Amsterdam: bus, flight, ferry or train.

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Amsterdam is by taking a ferry. You can find average ticket prices around $1 (€1) compared to other travel options to Amsterdam:

A ferry is generally $49 (€44) less than a bus for the same route. Taking a bus costs on average $49 (€44) from Lyon to Amsterdam.

Taking a ferry is usually $321 (€287) less than taking a flight to Amsterdam, which costs on average $321 (€287) for the same trip.

A ferry is generally $224 (€200) less than a train for the same route. Taking a train costs on average $224 (€200) from Lyon to Amsterdam.

The fastest way to get to Amsterdam from Lyon is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 35 min.

Other travel options to Amsterdam can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Amsterdam by bus can take on average 12 h 50 min.

In comparison, taking a ferry requires on average 0 h 0 min   of travel time.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 6 h 10 min.

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

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Amsterdam is:

• 2 buses per day.
• 5 trains a day.

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

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

• Buses mostly leave from Lyon, Gare Perrache and tend to arrive in Amsterdam, Radarweg (Sloterdijk).
• Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
• Trains mostly leave from Lyon Part Dieu and tend to arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.

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

• You can travel by bus to Amsterdam from Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, and you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Lyon to Amsterdam tickets for $49 (€44) on Omio.
• You can take a flight from Lyon to Amsterdam with Lufthansa Cityline. Cheap tickets can be found for $321 (€287) with Lufthansa Cityline from Lyon to Amsterdam.
• You can go to Amsterdam from Lyon by train with Thalys. You'll see cheap train tickets for $224 (€200) with Thalys from Lyon to Amsterdam on Omio.

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

• You can check for a direct bus to Amsterdam with Flixbus with 1 direct bus per day.

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

When planning your trip from Lyon to Amsterdam, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost $49 (€44) one way on average.
• Plane tickets are costing $321 (€287) one way on average.
• Ferry tickets cost on average $1 (€1) one way.
• Train tickets are costing $224 (€200) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Lyon to Amsterdam online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.