How to get from Lyon to Amsterdam
- 735 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 35m
- 7 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 35m
direct
Flight
€375
Cheapest
13h 25m
direct
Bus
€42
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 10 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 35m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. 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 October 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
735 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €375Checked Oct 7 | 1h 35mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €98Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 7h1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €27Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 13h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€375Checked Oct 71h 35m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€98Omio catalogue, Oct 107h · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€27Omio catalogue, Oct 1013h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lyon to Amsterdam: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Amsterdam Schipholflight
KLM·1h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Lyon to Amsterdam
FlixBus runs 7 scheduled departures a day, the first at 15:55 and the last at 18:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 7 | 15:55 | 18:55 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 23 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 15:55
- 16:55
- 17:55
- 18:55
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
KLMLyon Saint-Exupéry-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusLyon Saint-Exupéry-AmsterdamBook →
SNCFLyon-Bruxelles MidiBook →
Eurostar/ThalysBruxelles Midi-AmsterdamBook →On this route you travel with KLM, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF, Eurostar/Thalys; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Amsterdam works
Start with a KLM flight from Lyon to Amsterdam, about 1h 35m. In total it's roughly €375 over 1h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Lyon to Amsterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Amsterdam?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 35m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Lyon to Amsterdam?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 15:55 and the last at 18:55, from Lyon Saint-Exupéry, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lyon to Amsterdam?
7 a day with FlixBus, between 15:55 and 18:55.
Which station does the bus from Lyon to Amsterdam leave from?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €42 to €53. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Lyon to Amsterdam?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 35m.
How long is the flight from Lyon to Amsterdam?
About 1h 35m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Lyon and Amsterdam?
Lyon is LYS and Amsterdam is AMS, so this route is usually written LYS to AMS.
Which operators run Lyon to Amsterdam?
On this route you travel with KLM, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF, Eurostar/Thalys.
Can you get from Lyon to Amsterdam without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 6h 27m.
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: KLM
Route calculated: 10 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 7 Oct 2026