How to get from Lyon to Amsterdam
A real 2-leg route: train, bus. Door to door 8h 35m, from €138.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 35m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 735 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Lyon to Amsterdam: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon → Paristrain
SNCF·2h 10m - 2Paris → Amsterdambus
FlixBus·6h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Lyon to Amsterdam: train, bus
How the trip from Lyon to Amsterdam works
Start with a SNCF train from Lyon to Paris, about 2h 10m. Transfer in Paris and continue by FlixBus bus on to Amsterdam (6h 5m). In total it's roughly €138 over 8h 35m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Amsterdam
DepartureLyon
Change hereParisWhat Omio sells on this route
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Who runs Lyon to Amsterdam
On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Lyon to Amsterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Amsterdam?+−
The most useful route takes about 8h 35m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Amsterdam from Lyon?+−
About 735 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Amsterdam cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €138. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lyon to Amsterdam?+−
On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Amsterdam?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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