You can get from Lyon to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
To get from Lyon to Amsterdam on 28 May we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 456 miles (736 km) | |
Available travel modes | Coach, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | £22 - £176 | |
Cheapest mode | Coach • £22 • 13 h | |
Fastest mode | Flight • £73 • 3 h 20 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, KLM Cityhopper or Thalys |
Travel 456 miles (736 km) by coach, flight or train between Lyon and Amsterdam. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 20 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £22. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Flixbus, KLM Cityhopper or Thalys among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Lyon to Amsterdam.
Travel between Lyon, France and Amsterdam, Netherlands is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France.
Conditions of entry into Netherlands:
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Netherlands has imposed the following measures:
This information was last checked on 23/05/2022. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Lyon to Amsterdam.
The restriction level for your return to Lyon, France from Netherlands is: Partially open.
Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.
Conditions of reentry into France:
You should observe these safety measures in France as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
This information about your return travel to France was last checked on 26/05/2022. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Lyon from Amsterdam closer to your date of departure here.
There are 3 travel options from Lyon to Amsterdam: coach, flight or train.
The cheapest way from Lyon to Amsterdam is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £22 compared to other travel options to Amsterdam:
A coach is generally £51 less than a flight for the same journey. A flight costs on average £73 from Lyon to Amsterdam.
A coach is generally £154 less than a train for the same route. A train costs on average £176 from Lyon to Amsterdam.
The quickest way to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 20 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 13 h.
In comparison, getting to Amsterdam by train can take on average 6 h 10 min.
Amsterdam is approximately 456 miles (736 km) away from Lyon.
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Amsterdam is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Lyon to Amsterdam as scheduled services by coach, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Lyon to Amsterdam:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
When planning your trip between Lyon and Amsterdam, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets between Lyon and Amsterdam online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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