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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Amsterdam is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Amsterdam is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €110 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Amsterdam?

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

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Lyon to Amsterdam?

The distance between Lyon and Amsterdam is 956 km. The road distance is 864.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €220 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Lyon to Amsterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Amsterdam bus from?

Lyon to Amsterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Amsterdam train from?

Lyon to Amsterdam train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Amsterdam?

The best way to get from Lyon to Amsterdam is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €220 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 15h, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €250 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Lyon to Amsterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Amsterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Amsterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Amsterdam is 865 km. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Lyon to Amsterdam.

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

Book your Lyon to Amsterdam train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Amsterdam?

There are 2804+ hotels available in Amsterdam.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Amsterdam by train (TGV, Eurostar), 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 Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
6h 35m
€221–354
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h
€70–130
Drive 864.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Amsterdamcar 864.9 km
9h 30m
€152–220
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LYS - AMS
4h 32m
€111–250
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
6h 59m
€222–355
Bus via Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N760
16h 27m
€85–135
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GVA - AMS
6h 25m
€98–280
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LYS - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
6h 32m
€106–305

Lyon to Amsterdam by train

50Weekly Trains

6h 35mAverage Duration

€221Cheapest Price

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Distance: 956.1 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Amsterdam Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk once daily. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 15h. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a week.

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