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 €30 - €100 and takes 14h 10m.

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 5h 50m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 10m.

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 893 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 which takes 6h 26m and costs €160 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m 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 which takes 6h 26m and costs €160 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €100 and takes 14h 10m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Lyon train arrive?

Rotterdam to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux 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 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

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

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 Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
6h 26m
€162–287
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 10m
€30–100
Drive 810.2 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Lyoncar 810.2 km
8h 47m
€142–205
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
5h 50m
€103–298
Train via Lyon Part Dieu
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
€103–291
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
8h 1m
€148–434
Bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Den haag to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
6h 37m
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
8h 4m
€124–356
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 35m
€116–322

Rotterdam to Lyon by train

6Weekly Trains

6h 26mAverage Duration

€162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 892.6 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lyon Perrache via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 14h 10m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a week.

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