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

The cheapest way to get from Zaandam to Lyon is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 15h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zaandam to Lyon is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs €180 - €370.

Is there a direct train between Zaandam and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Zaandam and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Amsterdam Centraal and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Zaandam to Lyon?

The distance between Zaandam and Lyon is 778 km. The road distance is 880.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zaandam to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €170 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Zaandam to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zaandam to Lyon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zaandam to Lyon?

The best way to get from Zaandam to Lyon is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs €180 - €370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €320 and takes 8h 19m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 15h 26m.

Where does the Zaandam to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zaandam to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaandam to Lyon is 880 km. It takes approximately 9h 37m to drive from Zaandam to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

Zaandam to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Zaandam to Lyon by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train (TGV)

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 37m
€188–363
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Lyonbus N760
15h 26m
€62–115
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 Perrachetrain Tgv
8h 19m
€179–316
Drive 880.3 km
1. Drive from Zaandam to Lyoncar 880.3 km
9h 37m
€157–226
Train via Rotterdam
1. Take the train from Zaandam to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 45m
€153–332
Bus via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 31m
€62–95

Zaandam to Lyon by train

6Weekly Trains

8h 19mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 778.3 km
Duration: 2h 37m

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

KLM and Air France fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zaandam to Lyon Perrache via Amsterdam Centraal and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 19m.

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