The average train between Lyon and Rotterdam takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Lyon and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Massy TGV and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Massy TGV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
Lyon to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Lyon to Rotterdam train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris) and Eurostar.
The distance between Lyon and Rotterdam is 687 km. The road distance is 898 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Rotterdam Centraal via Massy TGV, Massy - Palaiseau, and Paris Nord in around 5h 41m.