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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Rotterdam Centrum is to bus which costs €70 - €150 and takes 13h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Rotterdam Centrum is to fly and train which takes 5h and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Rotterdam Centrum?

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

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Rotterdam Centrum?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Rotterdam Centrum. However, there are services departing from Lyon Perrache and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Lyon to Rotterdam Centrum?

The distance between Lyon and Rotterdam Centrum is 892 km. The road distance is 800 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Rotterdam Centrum without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €180 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Lyon to Rotterdam Centrum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Rotterdam Centrum bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Rotterdam Centrum train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Rotterdam Centrum?

The best way to get from Lyon to Rotterdam Centrum is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €180 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 13h 50m.

Where does the Lyon to Rotterdam Centrum bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Rotterdam Centrum train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Rotterdam Centrum?

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam Centrum?

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

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

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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
5h 42m
€187–310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 50m
€70–150
Drive 800 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Rotterdam Centrumcar 800 km
8h 52m
€142–206
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
5h
€125–342
Train via Lyon Part Dieu
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 12m
€168–273
Train via Lyon Part Dieu #2
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain EuroCity / ...
7h 21m
€145–291
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 2m
€111–306
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 55m
€123–316
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 47m
€99–310

Lyon to Rotterdam Centrum by train

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5h 42mAverage Duration

€187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 892.4 km
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Rotterdam Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rotterdam 5 times a day. Tickets cost €80–150 and the journey takes 13h 50m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a week.

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