What is the cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Lyon is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 18h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 7h 28m and costs €110 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Alkmaar and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Alkmaar to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Purmerend, Tramplein and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Alkmaar and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Amsterdam Centraal and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Alkmaar to Lyon?

The distance between Alkmaar and Lyon is 997 km. The road distance is 903.6 km.

How do I travel from Alkmaar to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Alkmaar to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs €140 - €350.

How long does it take to get from Alkmaar to Lyon?

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Alkmaar to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alkmaar to Lyon bus from?

Alkmaar to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Alkmaar to Lyon train from?

Alkmaar to Lyon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.

Train or bus from Alkmaar to Lyon?

The best way to get from Alkmaar to Lyon is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs €140 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 18h 16m.

Where does the Alkmaar to Lyon bus arrive?

Alkmaar to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Alkmaar to Lyon train arrive?

Alkmaar to Lyon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Alkmaar to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Alkmaar to Lyon is 904 km. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Alkmaar to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

Alkmaar to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Alkmaar to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 22m
€143–341
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 16m
€37–69
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Lyonbus N760
16h 16m
€54–125
Drive 903.6 km
1. Drive from Alkmaar to Lyoncar 903.6 km
9h 57m
€159–229
Train, bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Haarlemtrain
2. Take the train from Haarlem to Den Haag Laan v NOItrain
3. Take the bus from Den haag to Amsterdambus
4. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
7h 58m
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
8h 45m
€183–331
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
7h 28m
€114–366
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
8h 24m
€131–348
Train, bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Haarlemtrain
2. Take the train from Haarlem to Den Haag Laan v NOItrain
3. Take the bus from Den haag to Amsterdambus
4. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
5. Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain
6. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
10h 49m
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
4. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
10h 14m
€127–390

Alkmaar to Lyon by train

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8h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 996.8 km
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Alkmaar to Lyon Part Dieu via Amsterdam Centraal and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 15h 25m.

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