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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $148.
Distance: 457 miles (737 km)
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$59 Average price Cheapest | $232 Average price | $221 Average price |
13h 49m Average total duration 13h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Lyon to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 831348:30 AM15h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 94766 · 16035:20 PM13h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:40 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1051One-way1 transfer
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AF32232:05 PM1h35Lyon Saint Exupery Airport3:40 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$8811One-way0 transfers
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95478:27 AM6h27Lyon Part Dieu2:54 PMAmsterdam Zuid$2261One-way1 transfer 
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93398:27 AM7h03Lyon Part Dieu3:30 PMSchiphol Airport$2991One-way1 transfer- 9854+93398:27 AM7h23Lyon Part Dieu3:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal$2991One-way1 transfer
- 50106 · 156312:30 AM13h45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:15 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1101One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:55 PM13h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:45 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1281One-way0 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM14h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:55 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1441One-way1 transfer
- AF7371 · AF13406:00 AM3h40Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:40 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2811One-way1 transfer
- AF7363 · AF174010:20 AM3h20Lyon Saint Exupery Airport1:40 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4261One-way1 transfer
- AF7371+AF83746:00 AM4h15Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:15 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4281One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Lyon to Amsterdam
Travelers journey between Lyon to Amsterdam frequently for both business and leisure. It is convenient to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam by plane, train or bus with direct routes departing multiple times per day. Key departure points in Lyon include Part Dieu train station and the Lyon–Saint-Exupéry airport.
Trains from Lyon to Amsterdam | Flights from Lyon to Amsterdam
Lyon to Amsterdam Travel Comparison
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€64.90 |
13:30 h |
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€297 |
5:45 h |
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€259 |
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What is the best way to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam?
Cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam. Buses traveling from Lyon to Amsterdam depart from Lyon's Gare SNCF Part Dieubus station and take at least 13:40 h to arrive at Amsterdam's Sloterdijk bus station. Bus services are offered by Flixbus and require a change in Paris at the Porte Maillot station.
Fastest way to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam
Flying is the fastest way to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam. Taking a flight is at least 3 time faster than taking the train and approximately 7 times faster than taking the bus. However, when the inter-city travel time that you need to arrive to both Lyon and Amsterdam's airports is considered, taking a high-speed Thalys train is actually the faster option for arriving in Amsterdam's city center. Flights traveling from Lyon to Amsterdam depart from Lyon's Saint-Exupéry airport and arrive at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport. Both KLM and Air France travel directly from Lyon to Amsterdam.
Most popular way to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam. While the train is often more expensive than taking the bus or flying, the time saved avoiding traveling to and from Lyon and Amsterdam's airports makes up for the additional cost for most travelers. Some of the train ticket cost can be offset by planning ahead and booking your Lyon to Amsterdam travel as far ahead of time as possible. Trains traveling from Lyon to Amsterdam are operated by either Thalys or SNCF. Trips require a change in Brussels or Paris and can take as little as 6:15 hours to arrive in Amsterdam.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Amsterdam:
A bus is $94 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Amsterdam costing on average $131 (€106).
A bus is $111 (€90) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Amsterdam costing on average $148 (€120).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
Bus takes on average 13h 15m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with KLM, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Amelia, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, easyJet, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with TGV, Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, TGV INOUI, NS International | IC Brussel to go to Amsterdam by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with KLM, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, easyJet.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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