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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 40m. 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 $38, and a train costs an average of $145.
Distance: 457 miles (737 km)
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$63 Average price Cheapest | $254 Average price | $252 Average price | $257 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Amsterdam:
A bus is $188 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Amsterdam costing on average $252 (€208).
A bus is $191 (€157) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Amsterdam costing on average $254 (€210).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Bus takes on average 8h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Amsterdam
How to get from Lyon to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM16h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:35 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$711One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM16h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:35 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$711One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AF32232:05 PM1h35Lyon Saint Exupery Airport3:40 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$7301One-way0 transfers
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22167:01 PM13h48Lyon Part Dieu8:49 AMAmsterdam Zuid$1731One-way4 transfers 
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937511:04 AM10h46Lyon Part Dieu9:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal$2211One-way1 transfer- 6614+938111:04 AM11h46Lyon Part Dieu10:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal$2311One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM17h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:45 AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena$731One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM17h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:55 AMAmsterdam$731One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:25 AM17h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:15 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$731One-way1 transfer
- AF7367+AF83182:40 PM5h20Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1971One-way1 transfer
- AF7363 · AF174010:20 AM3h20Lyon Saint Exupery Airport1:40 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2921One-way1 transfer
- AF7367 · AF14402:40 PM4h35Lyon Saint Exupery Airport7:15 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2921One-way1 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
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€64.90 |
13:30 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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€297 |
5:45 h |
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€259 |
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What is the best way to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam?
Cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam
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
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
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Amsterdam:
A bus is $188 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Amsterdam costing on average $252 (€208).
A bus is $191 (€157) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Amsterdam costing on average $254 (€210).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Bus takes on average 8h 43m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with TGV, Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER | SNCF, NS International | IC Brussel to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, Amelia, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, easyJet, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with KLM, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, easyJet.
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