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 €35 - €120 and takes 12h 20m.

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 42m and costs €110 - €280.

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 six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 20m.

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 Part Dieu via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Lyon?

The distance between Rotterdam and Lyon is 887 km. The road distance is 810.1 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 22m and costs €80 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), 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 22m and costs €80 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €120 and takes 12h 20m.

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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Lyon is 810 km. It takes approximately 8h 43m to drive from Rotterdam to Lyon.

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 3730+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Eurostar, 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
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-ZuidEurocity Direct / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part DieuTgv
6h 22m
€83–281
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
12h 20m
€35–120
Drive 810.1 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Lyon810.1 km
8h 43m
€144–208
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)AMS - LYS
4h 42m
€110–272
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon PerracheTgv
6h 26m
€162–287
Train via Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Rotterdam CS to Bruxelles-CentralEc / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to LuxembourgIc / ...
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Lyon Part DieuTgv
12h 30m
€204–365
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
5h 24m
€122–340
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)AMS - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
7h 27m
€103–266

Rotterdam to Lyon by train

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6h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 887.3 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lyon Part Dieu via Brussel-Zuid and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €35–100 and the journey takes 12h 20m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a week.

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