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Rotterdam to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Lyon takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Lyon. 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 35m
Duration
882 km
Distance
€238
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain train Thalys
  2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain train Tgv
5h 18m
€180–368

Rotterdam to Lyon train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 881.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lyon Perrache via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 18m.

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