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Lyon to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Rotterdam takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. 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.

6h 37m
Duration
882 km
Distance
€238
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Thalys
5h 29m
€175–364

Lyon to Rotterdam train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lyon and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 881.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Rotterdam Centraal via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 5h 29m.

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