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 - €110 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 2h 35m and costs €150 - €330.

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 770 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 €140 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m 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 fly which takes 2h 35m and costs €150 - €330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €320 and takes 6h 51m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €110 and takes 15h 25m.

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 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

Amsterdam to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Amsterdam to Lyon by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, or car

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
2h 35m
€158–323
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 25m
€30–110
Train
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
€140–320
Drive 867.6 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Lyoncar 867.6 km
9h 32m
€152–220
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

Amsterdam to Lyon by train

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6h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 770.4 km
Duration: 2h 35m

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

Air France, KLM, and Lufthansa fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Lyon Part Dieu via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 51m.

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