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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Lyon is to bus which costs €80 - €160 and takes 15h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Lyon?

The distance between Amsterdam and Lyon is 956 km. The road distance is 858.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €210 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Amsterdam to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Lyon train from?

Amsterdam to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Amsterdam to Lyon?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €210 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 15h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €310 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Lyon bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Lyon train arrive?

Amsterdam to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Lyon is 859 km. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Amsterdam to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam to Lyon?

Book your Amsterdam to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Lyon?

Book your Amsterdam to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4108+ hotels available in Lyon.

Amsterdam to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Amsterdam to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 49m
€211–353
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 20m
€80–160
Drive 858.7 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Lyoncar 858.7 km
9h 41m
€152–219
Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
4h 37m
€118–304
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
7h 14m
€211–353
Bus via Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus N760
16h 3m
€98–149
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
6h 14m
€118–360
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
6h 45m
€127–280

Amsterdam to Lyon by train

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Distance: 955.9 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Lyon Part Dieu via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €85–160 and the journey takes 15h 20m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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