Rotterdam to Lyon Trains

Rotterdam to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Lyon takes 8h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. 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.

8h 2m
Duration: 898 km
Distance: €260
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Antony

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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
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6h 18m

€218–403

Rotterdam to Lyon train times

Trains run twice daily between Rotterdam and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 9:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Lyon at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, July 17, 2026

11:58 AM → 5:30 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
3:58 PM → 9:30 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
7:58 PM → 9:30 AM
Arrives next day
13h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, July 18, 2026

10:58 AM → 4:30 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
2:58 PM → 9:30 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
6:58 PM → 9:30 AM
Arrives next day
14h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, July 19, 2026

10:58 AM → 4:30 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
3:58 PM → 9:30 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
8:58 PM → 9:30 AM
Arrives next day
12h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, July 20, 2026

9:58 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 5:30 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
3:58 PM → 9:30 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
7:58 PM → 9:30 AM
Arrives next day
13h 32m • 2 changes

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