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 €70 - €140 and takes 13h 50m.

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 43m and costs €130 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station and arriving at Rotterdam. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 50m.

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 Part Dieu and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Massy - Palaiseau and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Lyon to Rotterdam?

The distance between Lyon and Rotterdam is 898 km. The road distance is 800.3 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 via Antony which takes 5h 41m and costs €210 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m 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 - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Rotterdam train from?

Lyon to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Lyon to Rotterdam is to train via Antony which takes 5h 41m and costs €210 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 13h 50m.

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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Massy TGV station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Rotterdam is 800 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Lyon to Rotterdam.

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

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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?

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Lyon to Rotterdam - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV)

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Train via Antony
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy TGVtrain 081B / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
5h 41m
€218–400
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 50m
€70–140
Drive 800.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Rotterdamcar 800.3 km
8h 52m
€145–209
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 Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 43m
€131–289
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain EuroCity / ...
6h 13m
€185–300
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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 12m
€125–296
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 Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 38m
€130–316
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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 57m
€109–303

Lyon to Rotterdam by train

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5h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 897.8 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Rotterdam Centraal via Massy TGV, Massy - Palaiseau, and Paris Nord in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rotterdam 3 times a day. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 13h 50m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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