How to travel from Amsterdam to Lyon, France

The distance between Amsterdam and Lyon is around 770km (479 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Amsterdam to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
Operated byKLM+ 4 others

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance913km (567 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amsterdam and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Amsterdam to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).

The distance between Amsterdam and Lyon is around 770km (479 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 736km (457 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Amsterdam and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Lyon is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Amsterdam and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amsterdam and Lyon. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Amsterdam to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Thalys and TGV inOui run train services between Amsterdam and Lyon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Amsterdam and Lyon. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Amsterdam and Lyon with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 14h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Amsterdam and Lyon. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Amsterdam and Lyon. Flights depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Amsterdam and Lyon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways and easyJet fly between Amsterdam and Lyon. Flights depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Amsterdam to Lyon typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS).

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Amsterdam and Lyon. The distance is around 913km (567 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amsterdam to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).

How do I get from Amsterdam to Lyon

Compare travel optionsbetween Amsterdam and Lyon

Transport options from Amsterdam to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 15m
€305($305)
every 30 mins770km (479 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
€310($310)
every 2 hours800km (497 miles)
Train to Duesseldorf Hbf, Fly4h 20m
€435($435)
every 3 hours879km (546 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 40m
€210($210)
every 4 hours960km (596 miles)
Train via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi5h 55m
€210($210)
6 times a week965km (599 miles)
Bus
14h 15m
€50($50)
once daily992km (616 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€190($190)
on demand913km (567 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Amsterdam and Lyon

Airports near Lyon

The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon