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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Lyon is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 14h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €110 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Lyon?

The distance between Rotterdam and Lyon is 882 km. The road distance is 810.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 4m and costs €200 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Rotterdam to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Lyon bus from?

Rotterdam to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Lyon train from?

Rotterdam to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Lyon?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 6h 4m and costs €200 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 14h 5m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Lyon bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Lyon is 810 km. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Rotterdam to Lyon.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 2436+ hotels available in Lyon.

Rotterdam to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), or train (TGV)

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

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
6h 4m
€205–404
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 5m
€65–130
Drive 810.2 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Lyoncar 810.2 km
8h 47m
€143–206
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
4h 47m
€116–258
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
6h 26m
€195–324
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain EuroCity / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 2m
€166–289
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
5h 26m
€96–271

Rotterdam to Lyon by train and bus

88Weekly Services

6h 4mAverage Duration

€205Cheapest Price

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Distance: 881.8 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lyon Perrache via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €65–130 and the journey takes 14h 5m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a week.

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