What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €40 - €150 and takes 13h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 47m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station and arriving at Rotterdam. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Lyon Perrache and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Lyon to Rotterdam?

The distance between Lyon and Rotterdam is 892 km. The road distance is 807.5 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs €160 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Lyon to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Rotterdam bus from?

Lyon to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Rotterdam train from?

Lyon to Rotterdam train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Perrache station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Lyon to Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs €160 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €150 and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the Lyon to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Lyon to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rotterdam station.

Where does the Lyon to Rotterdam train arrive?

Lyon to Rotterdam train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Rotterdam is 808 km. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Lyon to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Rotterdam?

Book your Lyon to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Rotterdam?

Book your Lyon to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 822+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Lyon to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Rotterdam by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train, train (TGV), or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
6h 9m
€161–305
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 40m
€40–150
Drive 807.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Rotterdamcar 807.5 km
8h 45m
€143–207
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LYS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 47m
€110–325
Train via Lyon Part Dieu
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam CStrain Ec / ...
6h 12m
€98–179
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
8h 17m
€213–465
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LYS - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam CStrain
5h 59m
€113–348
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GVA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 37m
€104–414
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam CStrain
7h 39m
€102–367

Lyon to Rotterdam by train

6Weekly Trains

6h 9mAverage Duration

€161Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lyon to Rotterdam.

Launch map view

Distance: 892.5 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Rotterdam Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Rotterdam twice daily. Tickets cost €40–130 and the journey takes 13h 40m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a week.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Netherlands

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.