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 €30 - €140 and takes 15h 25m.

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 32m and costs €100 - €280.

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 - Perrache Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 25m.

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 51m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Lyon?

The distance between Amsterdam and Lyon is 956 km. The road distance is 867.6 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 51m and costs €120 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m 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 51m and costs €120 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €140 and takes 15h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €280 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Lyon bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache 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 868 km. It takes approximately 9h 32m to drive from Amsterdam to Lyon.

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 3717+ hotels available in Lyon.

Amsterdam to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Amsterdam to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 51m
€125–350
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 25m
€30–140
Drive 867.6 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Lyoncar 867.6 km
9h 32m
€154–222
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
4h 32m
€104–273
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
€175–310
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
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 15m
€114–374
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 17m
€97–267

Amsterdam to Lyon by train

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6h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 955.9 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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 51m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–100 and the journey takes 15h 25m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a week.

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