What is the cheapest way to get from Zaandam to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Zaandam to Lyon is to bus which costs €80 - €170 and takes 16h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zaandam to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Zaandam to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €120 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Zaandam and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Zaandam to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Zaandam and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Zaandam and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Amsterdam Centraal and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Zaandam to Lyon?

The distance between Zaandam and Lyon is 968 km. The road distance is 871.4 km.

How do I travel from Zaandam to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Zaandam to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €210 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Zaandam to Lyon?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Zaandam to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zaandam to Lyon bus from?

Zaandam to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Zaandam to Lyon train from?

Zaandam to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Zaandam to Lyon?

The best way to get from Zaandam to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €210 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €170 and takes 16h 26m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €290 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Zaandam to Lyon bus arrive?

Zaandam to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Zaandam to Lyon train arrive?

Zaandam to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Zaandam to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaandam to Lyon is 871 km. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Zaandam to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Zaandam to Lyon?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Zaandam to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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There are 8 ways to get from Zaandam to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 25m
€216–363
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 26m
€81–162
Drive 871.4 km
1. Drive from Zaandam to Lyoncar 871.4 km
9h 46m
€156–225
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
4h 47m
€128–290
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
7h 51m
€226–363
Bus via Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus N760
17h 9m
€97–158
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
6h 44m
€123–353
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 31m
€128–336

Zaandam to Lyon by train

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7h 25mAverage Duration

€216Cheapest Price

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Distance: 967.6 km
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Zaandam, Netherlands and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Zaandam to Lyon Part Dieu via Amsterdam Centraal and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €85–160 and the journey takes 15h 20m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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