How to get from Amsterdam to Lyon
- 735 km as the crow flies
- 5 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Lyon: bus. The two cities are about 735 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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735 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €148Checked Oct 9 | 14hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €28Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 13h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€148Checked Oct 914h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€28Omio catalogue, Oct 913h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Amsterdam to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam → Lyon Saint-Exupérybus
BlaBlaCar Bus·13h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Amsterdam to Lyon
FlixBus runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 19:00 and the last at 21:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 19:00 | 21:00 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 24 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 19:00
- 20:00
- 21:00
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 Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusAmsterdam-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →
easyJetAmsterdam Schiphol-Milan MalpensaSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busMilan Malpensa-MilanSee live options and dates →
FlixBusMilan-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, easyJet, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Lyon works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Amsterdam to Lyon Saint-Exupéry, about 13h 25m. In total it's roughly €53 over 13h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Amsterdam to Lyon: common questions
When is the first bus from Amsterdam to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 19:00 and the last at 21:00, from Amsterdam Sloterdijk, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Lyon?
5 a day with FlixBus, between 19:00 and 21:00.
Which station does the bus from Amsterdam to Lyon leave from?
Amsterdam Sloterdijk with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Lyon from Amsterdam?
About 735 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Lyon?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, easyJet, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Lyon?
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: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026