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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schiphol to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, while a flight costs an average of £379.
Distance: 729 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£73 Average Price | £379 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest | £143 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 7m Average total duration 14h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Schiphol to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol to Lyon:
A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Lyon costing on average £73.
A coach is £326 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schiphol to Lyon costing on average £379.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 39m.
Coach takes on average 15h 7m.
The journey is about 3h 15m faster (6h 9m by train vs 9h 24m by car) and roughly £71 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£73 vs £143). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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The most popular day trips by train from Lyon are Paris, Grenoble, Avignon, Saint-Étienne and Annecy. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Lyon on Omio.
Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.
Grenoble is an Alpine city known for its universities, research centres and lively student life. Set between three mountain ranges, it combines a compact old town with a practical, outdoors-focused character.
Avignon is a historic Provençal city on the Rhône, known for the Palais des Papes and the Pont d’Avignon. Its walled centre blends medieval grandeur with busy squares, cafés and a strong theatre culture, especially during the Festival d’Avignon.
Saint-Étienne is known for its industrial heritage, design scene and deep football culture. Former mining and manufacturing districts sit alongside student life, modern cultural venues and quick access to the Pilat countryside.
Annecy is known for its old town, winding canals and the deep blue waters of Lake Annecy. With Alpine scenery framing medieval streets, it feels both elegant and relaxed.
Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Schiphol to Lyon.
This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol to Lyon:
A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Lyon costing on average £73.
A coach is £326 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schiphol to Lyon costing on average £379.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 39m.
Coach takes on average 15h 7m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Schiphol and Lyon as scheduled services by coach, flight and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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