The average train between Rotterdam and Lyon takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Rotterdam and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Rotterdam to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Rotterdam and Lyon is 687 km. The road distance is 801 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lyon Part Dieu via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h.