456 miles (736 km) | |
Train, bus or flight | |
$32 - $122 | |
Bus • $32 (€29) • 13 h 10 min | |
Flight • $122 (€110) • 3 h 35 min | |
BlaBlaCar 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.
Train | Bus | Flight | |
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Cheapest price | €84 | €29Cheapest | €110 |
Average price | €226 | €64Cheapest | €204 |
Average duration | 6h 18m | 13h 10m | 3h 35m |
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First departure | 12:15 AM | 12:05 AM | 5:10 AM |
Last departure | 10:37 PM | 11:55 PM | 11:40 PM |
No. of daily departures | 1 | 20 | 28 |
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How to get from Lyon to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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
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Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€64.90 |
13:30 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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€297 |
5:45 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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€259 |
1:45 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
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.
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