Route guide

Lyon → Amsterdam

734 km · France to Netherlands · Fastest: 3h by flight · Cheapest: €27+ by bus

How to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam

There are 4 ways to travel between Lyon and Amsterdam — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€59–172

Duration: 6h 7m

via Eurostar (ex-Thalys)

~10 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€27–71

Duration: 10h 29m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~21 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€64–208

Duration: 3h 29m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Air France, KLM, Transavia

~115 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€88–162

Duration: 8h 10m

~125 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Lyon and Amsterdam highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 734 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from France into Netherlands. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Lyon to Amsterdam — every option in detail

Lyon to Amsterdam by train

Trains link Lyon (France) and Amsterdam (Netherlands) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 6h 7m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Eurostar (ex-Thalys).

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €59 to €172. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 10 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 115 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~105 kg on this distance.

Lyon to Amsterdam by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Lyon and Amsterdam with a typical journey of 10h 29m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €27 when booked in advance, rising to €71 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Lyon to Amsterdam by flight

Flights between Lyon and Amsterdam take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 29m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Air France, KLM, Transavia.

Typical fare range is €64–208. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 115 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Lyon to Amsterdam by car

The driving distance from Lyon to Amsterdam is approximately 844 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 8h 10m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €88–162 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the France–Netherlands border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 125 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Lyon and Amsterdam is approximately 734 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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