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Information about the Lyon to Amsterdam train

Travel by train from Lyon to Amsterdam. 9 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lyon at 6h 38m and the last at 16h 04m, allowing you to cover the 958 km distance in as little as 6h 12m. Tickets are available from 74€ (1).

Lyon to Amsterdam train best prices

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Monday 16 November November
158 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Tuesday 17
88 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Wednesday 18
88 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Thursday 19
94 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Friday 20
114 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Saturday 21
98 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Sunday 22
140 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Monday 23
98 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Tuesday 24
84 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Wednesday 25
104 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Thursday 26
88 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Friday 27
114 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Saturday 28
108 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Sunday 29
158 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Monday 30
Tuesday 1st December December
84 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Wednesday 2
84 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Thursday 3
88 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Friday 4
94 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Saturday 5
74 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Sunday 6
88 € (1) EUROSTAR
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Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets from Lyon to Amsterdam

How much does a train ticket from Lyon to Amsterdam cost?

Get the best fares by booking your train ticket in advance. Get tickets at the lowest prices by adjusting the day and time of your departure. To be notified of the best offers, you can create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Lyon to Amsterdam take?

The journey on a train from Lyon to Amsterdam will take you about 6h 39m. Travel time may vary depending on the operator.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam?

The fastest train can complete the journey from Lyon to Amsterdam in 6h 12m.

How many trains run from Lyon to Amsterdam each day?

Each day, 9 trains depart from Lyon to Amsterdam.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Lyon and Amsterdam?

You can reach Amsterdam from Lyon via Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Lyon and Amsterdam by train?

The total distance between Lyon and Amsterdam by train is approximately 958 km.

What time is the first train from Lyon to Amsterdam?

If you’re an early riser, you can catch the Lyon to Amsterdam train at 6h 38m.

What time is the last train from Lyon to Amsterdam?

The last train leaves Lyon at 16h 04m.

To leave Lyon, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains shown on this page depart from: LYON PART DIEU, LYON PERRACHE.

At Amsterdam, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: AMSTERDAM CENTRAAL.

Which train companies operate trains from Lyon to Amsterdam?

You can complete your journey from Lyon to Amsterdam on a Eurostar, TGV INOUI, OUIGO train.

What services are offered on board?

Travelling with children? Good news: with OUIGO, child tickets have a fixed fare. Children under 4 travel for free on an accompanying adult’s lap. You can also bring up to 2 pushchairs per journey for free.

If you opt for TGV INOUI, you will have the option to travel quietly. On some TGV INOUI trains, a 300 km/h work area is freely accessible between two second-class carriages. A table and a power outlet allow you to get to work. We take care of the rest.

If you travel with Eurostar, you will enjoy spacious seats and power outlets on all trains. Savour the comfort in complete peace, we take care of the rest.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Amsterdam?

The price of a Lyon – Amsterdam train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Lyon to Amsterdam thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Amsterdam.

Price of a Lyon – Amsterdam Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Amsterdam: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Lyon to Amsterdam at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Lyon – Amsterdam

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Lyon – Amsterdam Train

The best way to pay less for your Lyon to Amsterdam train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Lyon to Amsterdam, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Lyon to Amsterdam and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Amsterdam on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Which companies operate the train from Lyon to Amsterdam?

If you're travelling from Lyon to Amsterdam, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

Eurostar

Travel at top speeds from Lyon to Amsterdam with Eurostar and enjoy a super-comfy trip: spacious seats, electrical outlets, onboard Wi-Fi and luggage storage without weight restrictions!

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What travel classes are available on the Lyon to Amsterdam train?

To travel from Lyon to Amsterdam, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

Eurostar

Travel from Lyon to Amsterdam on board a Eurostar train and enjoy a comfy journey by choosing from one of the three classes according to your needs.

Eurostar Standard

  • Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket
  • Space to store your luggage
  • On-board drinks, meals, and snacks
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 2 pieces of carry-on luggage + 1 piece of hand luggage
  • Tickets can be changed free of charge up to 1 hour before departure.
  • Tickets refundable up to 7 days before departure (for an extra fee)

Eurostar Plus

  • Spacious reclining seats with a power socket
  • Space to store your luggage
  • On-board drinks, meals, and snacks
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free magazines on board
  • 2 pieces of carry-on luggage + 1 piece of hand luggage
  • Tickets can be changed free of charge up to 1 hour before departure.
  • Tickets refundable up to 7 days before departure (for an extra fee)

Eurostar Premier

  • More spacious seats with a power socket
  • Space to store your luggage
  • Meal served at your seat
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free magazines on board
  • 3 pieces of carry-on luggage + 1 piece of hand luggage
  • Access to Eurostar lounges
  • Tickets can be changed or refunded up to 48 hours before departure.

What on-board services are available on the Lyon to Amsterdam train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Lyon to Amsterdam route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

Eurostar

  • Online registration

    Are you going to London with Eurostar? Do not forget to check in online before boarding.

  • Wifi on board

    Enjoy free wifi on all Eurostar trains and all travel classes.

  • Onboard luggage

    One of the benefits of traveling on Eurostar is that there is no weight restriction for your luggage to London. For other Eurostar destinations, you can travel with a maximum of 2 bags per person.

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  • A comfortable trip

    Spacious seats, electrical outlets, all the comfort you need for a peaceful trip.

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  • Club Eurostar

    This loyalty program allows you to enjoy exclusive privileges and accumulate points redeemable for a variety of benefits.

  • At table

    You have access to the bar-car! What do we serve you today? You can choose from a wide selection.

  • Travelers with reduced mobility

    Onboard wheelchairs must respect the standards: 75 cm wide, 125 cm high, turning diameter: 150 cm.

Which stations does the train from Lyon to Amsterdam depart from and arrive at?

Find information on the location of departure and arrival stations, how to get there and a selective overview of destinations served.

Lyon Part Dieu

Lyon Part Dieu station is located in the district of the same name in the Lyon metropolitan area. Welcoming regional, national and international passengers, it is Lyon's main station and one of the largest French stations in terms of passenger numbers.

At the station, you can visit the vast shopping centre, with more than 200 shops, around forty restaurants and cinemas. Near the station, don't miss Les Halles de Lyon, one of the symbols of local gastronomy with its well-stocked stalls.

Getting to Lyon Part-Dieu station

Lyon Part-Dieu has the advantage of being easy to reach on the metropolitan area's public transport. Fifteen TCL bus lines stop at Gare Part Dieu, as do metro line B and tram lines T1 and T3.

Main connections from Lyon Part-Dieu station

Many rail operators serve Lyon Part-Dieu station, with services both within France and abroad.

On the conventional network, you can take INTERCITÉS trains to Nantes, as well as TER trains running to many towns such as Villefranche-sur-Saône, Mâcon and Dijon, with various destinations also available in the PACA region (Arles, Orange, Vitrolles, Marseille). Regional services include the towns of Roanne, Clermont-Ferrand, Grenoble and Bourgoin-Jallieu.

TGV connections (TGV INOUI and OUIGO) run to various French cities, including Paris, Lille, Marseille, Nice, Montpellier and Perpignan, among others. There are also international services, by TGV to Brussels or Luxembourg.

TER coaches are available to passengers from the nearby bus station. They serve a few towns, such as Grenoble, Saint-Étienne and Annecy, and the Rhône Express shuttle runs between the station and St. Exupéry airport.

Discover the station Lyon Part Dieu
Lyon to Amsterdam train schedule for Monday 16 November 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
6h 38m 12h 50m 6h 12m TGV INOUI, Eurostar
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6642
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 50 min
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9321
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Amsterdam Centraal
8h 04m 14h 20m 6h 16m TGV INOUI, Eurostar
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6608
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 44 min
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9329
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Amsterdam Centraal
8h 38m 15h 50m 7h 12m OUIGO, Eurostar
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    OUIGO 7802
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h40
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9339 - Eurostar 9439
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Amsterdam Centraal
9h 04m 16h 22m 7h 18m OUIGO, Eurostar
Booking
  • Lyon Perrache
    OUIGO 7818
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Lille Flandres
  • Connection: 1h10
  • Lille Europe
    Eurostar 9126
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Amsterdam Centraal
11h 34m 17h 50m 6h 16m TGV INOUI, Eurostar
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6616
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 52 min
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9351
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Amsterdam Centraal
13h 04m 19h 50m 6h 46m TGV INOUI, Eurostar
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6694 - TGV INOUI 6618
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h15
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9363 - Eurostar 9463
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Amsterdam Centraal
14h 04m 20h 50m 6h 46m TGV INOUI, Eurostar
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6620
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h12
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9369
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Amsterdam Centraal
15h 38m 21h 50m 6h 12m OUIGO, Eurostar
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    OUIGO 7804
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 49 min
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9475 - Eurostar 9375
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Amsterdam Centraal
16h 04m 22h 50m 6h 46m TGV INOUI, Eurostar
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6624
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h13
  • Paris Nord
    Eurostar 9381
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Antwerpen-Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Schiphol Airport
  • Amsterdam Centraal