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 €35 - €130 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 - €310.

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 twice daily, 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 Part Dieu and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Brussel-Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Lyon to Rotterdam?

The distance between Lyon and Rotterdam is 887 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 5h 13m and costs €85 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Lyon to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €85 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €130 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 41m 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 811+ 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), bus, car, plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), 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 Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar / ...
5h 13m
€86–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to RotterdamBlaBlaCar Bus
13h 40m
€35–130
Drive 807.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Rotterdam807.5 km
8h 41m
€142–205
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LYS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 47m
€110–305
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam CentraalThalys
6h 9m
€156–315
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Rotterdam CentraalThalys
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)LYS - BRU
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 25m
€111–353
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)GVA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 37m
€104–384
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 5m
€100–362

Lyon to Rotterdam by train

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5h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 887.3 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Rotterdam Centraal via Brussels-Midi and Brussel-Zuid in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Rotterdam twice daily. Tickets cost €35–110 and the journey takes 13h 40m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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