Lyon to Amsterdam bus with BlaBlaCar Bus

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Amsterdam

Showing times and prices for 25 Jan

Cheapest price

$43

Average price

$100

Fastest journey

13 h 20 m

Average duration

13 h 43 m

Buses per day

29

Distance

737 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lyon to Amsterdam will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $43.

Fast coaches

Of the 29 buses that leave Lyon for Amsterdam every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 737 km distance in an average of 13 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 20 m .

The slowest buses will take 14 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

BlaBlaCar Bus50106 · 1563
12:30AM13h45
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
02:15PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$431One-way
1 change
BlaBlaCar Bus5288 · 1659
02:25AM14h55
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
05:20PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$431One-way
1 change
BlaBlaCar Bus94742 · 1657
01:30AM14h31
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
04:01PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$431One-way
1 change
BlaBlaCar Bus50829
10:45PM13h25
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
12:10PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$451One-way
0 changes
BlaBlaCar Bus58074 · 1613
12:00PM18h25
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
06:25AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
$551One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight for Lyon to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $177.

Distance: 737 km

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Train

$74

Average Price

Cheapest

$340

Average Price

$298

Average Price

13h 51m

Average total duration

13h 21m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 37m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 37m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

5h 21m

Average total duration

4h 51m

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30m

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0.7 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.2 - 4.4kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Lyon to Amsterdam bus times

The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Amsterdam coaches for today, Saturday, 24 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 9:22 am
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
blablacarbus58074 · 161311:00 am Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
18h25
5:25 am Schiphol, Airport Terminal 11 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus2:15 pm Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
17h40
7:55 am Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus2:15 pm Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
13h55
4:10 am Schiphol, Airport Terminal 11 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus2:15 pm Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
15h50
6:05 am Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus2:15 pm Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
14h15
4:30 am Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 pm Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
17h05
8:45 am Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:40 pm Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
15h55
7:35 am Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus4:05 pm Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
17h15
9:20 am Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1 change
blablacarbus94766 · 16034:20 pm Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
13h20
5:40 am Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:25 pm Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
16h40
1:05 pm Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:25 pm Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
17h05
1:30 pm Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 pm Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
17h10
1:35 pm Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena2 changes
blablacarbus508299:45 pm Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
13h25
11:10 am Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:35 pm Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
17h40
4:15 pm Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:35 pm Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
17h15
3:50 pm Schiphol, Airport Terminal 11 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:10 pm Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
14h35
1:45 pm Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1 change
blablacarbus50106 · 156311:30 pm Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
13h45
1:15 pm Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1 change
Sunday, 25 January
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:25 am Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
14h20
2:45 pm Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:25 am Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
15h35
4:00 pm Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:25 am Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
15h35
4:00 pm Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena1 change
blablacarbus94742 · 165712:30 am Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
14h31
3:01 pm Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:50 am Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
15h00
3:50 pm Schiphol, Airport Terminal 11 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:50 am Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
14h10
3:00 pm Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:50 am Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
17h25
6:15 pm Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena1 change
blablacarbus5288 · 16591:25 am Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
14h55
4:20 pm Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:25 am Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
15h15
8:40 pm Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 am Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
18h30
11:55 pm Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:35 am Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
14h20
9:55 pm Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 am Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
17h20
12:55 am Amsterdam, Centraal Station2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Lyon to Amsterdam

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Buses from Lyon to Amsterdam run on average 23 times per day, taking around 13h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 if you book in advance.

There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 737 km distance in 13h 15m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
737 km
Average bus duration
13h 21m
Cheapest ticket price
$33
Buses per day
23
Direct buses
1
Fastest bus
13h 15m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus from Lyon to AmsterdamYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Amsterdam with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus for as low as $33. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
13h 45m
Cheapest Price
$34
FlixBus frequency
20 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

BlaBlaCar Bus

About
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a long-distance coach company operating in 10 European countries and connecting over 300 destinations. A subsidiary of the French carpooling company BlaBlaCar, it offers comfortable travel with standard amenities such as air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging devices, extra legroom, and adjustable seats. Free Wi-Fi is available on select routes. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only a Standard ticket type, which allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
13h 25m
Cheapest Price
$49
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating options.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply.

FAQs: Lyon to Amsterdam coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Amsterdam by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Lyon to Amsterdam can start from as little as $38 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Lyon to Amsterdam is $85; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Lyon to Amsterdam coach travel time is 13 h 10 min   for the 736 km long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Lyon to Amsterdam leaves at 12: 35am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Lyon to Amsterdam leaves at 10: 40pm.
There are 20 coaches a day from Lyon to Amsterdam which require at least one change with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Take the Lyon to Amsterdam coach with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route to Amsterdam from Lyon as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), located away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a coach from Lyon to Amsterdam is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and Amsterdam including taking a train, coach or flight.
No, the coach from Lyon to Amsterdam has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Lyon to Amsterdam.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Lyon to Amsterdam.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Lyon to Amsterdam.
    No, luggage for the coach from Lyon to Amsterdam needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Lyon to Amsterdam.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Lyon to Amsterdam.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Lyon to Amsterdam.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Lyon to Amsterdam.

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    Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Amsterdam

    Lyon
    Amsterdam
    The major coach station for departures in Lyon is Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache for your trip from Lyon to Amsterdam.
    Lyon, Gare Routière de PerracheWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
    Amenities at bus station
    WifiWifi
    ParkingParking
    DiningDining
    ATMATM
    TaxisTaxis
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    Ticket OfficeTicket Office
    information
    ticketOfficeHours
    Ticket Office Hours
    • 06:00-23:00
    ticketOfficeHours
    Distance to city center
    1 km
    carConnection
    Car connection
    Cours de Verdun
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Dining
    Dining
    • Café de la Gare (in the station)
    • Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
    • Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
    Taxis
    Taxis
    • Available outside the main entrance.
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Elevators, ramps
    WC
    WC
    • Available in the station.
    Public transport options for Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache
    • Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
    Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport
    information
    Lyon, Gare PerracheWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
    Amenities at bus station
    WifiWifi
    ParkingParking
    DiningDining
    ATMATM
    TaxisTaxis
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    Ticket OfficeTicket Office
    information
    ticketOfficeHours
    Ticket Office Hours
    • 06:00-23:00
    ticketOfficeHours
    Distance to city center
    1 km
    carConnection
    Car connection
    Cours de Verdun Rambaud
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Dining
    Dining
    • Café de la Gare (in the station)
    • Bistro Lyonnais (0.2 km)
    • Fast Food Express (0.3 km).
    Taxis
    Taxis
    • Available outside the main entrance.
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Elevators, ramps
    WC
    WC
    • Available on the concourse.
    Public transport options for Lyon, Gare Perrache
    • Bus: C21, C22, S1 Metro: A Train: TER

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