The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Rotterdam
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$132
Fastest journey
12 h 40 m
Average duration
14 h 4 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
687 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Rotterdam will cost around $132 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 14 buses that leave Lyon for Rotterdam on Tue, May 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 05 the direct buses cover the 687 km distance in an average of 14 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 40 m .
On Tue, May 05 the slowest buses will take 16 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
510959:10 PM13h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:40 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$461One-way0 transfers
4788 · 16636:15 AM12h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:55 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$981One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM16h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:30 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$1131One-way1 transfer
50618 · 16571:20 AM13h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:00 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$1201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM14h25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:05 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$1211One-way1 transfer
4788 · 16636:15 AM12h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:55 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$981One-way1 transfer
510959:10 PM13h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:40 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$461One-way0 transfers
50618 · 16571:20 AM13h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:00 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$1201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM14h25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:05 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$1211One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM16h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:30 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$1131One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $71.
Distance: 426 miles (687 km)
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$61 Average price Cheapest | $196 Average price | $244 Average price |
13h 4m Average total duration 12h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Lyon to Rotterdam Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $120 |
Live departures
Lyon to Rotterdam bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Rotterdam buses for today, Monday, May 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50470 · 1613 | 3:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 13h10 | 5:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
54032 · 1609 | 4:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 14h10 | 6:10 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 14h25 | 7:05 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
51095 | 9:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 13h30 | 10:40 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 16h05 | 1:30 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 16h50 | 3:05 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 18h30 | 6:05 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, May 5 | |||||
50618 · 1657 | 1:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 13h40 | 3:00 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 16h25 | 6:05 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 19h05 | 8:45 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 19h05 | 9:30 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Lyon | 19h30 | 10:00 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Lyon | 19h10 | 9:40 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 17h40 | 9:40 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 17h25 | 10:55 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
4788 · 1663 | 6:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 12h40 | 6:55 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Rotterdam
Buses from Lyon to Rotterdam run on average 14 times per day, taking around 12h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 426 miles (687 km) distance in 12h 20m.
Distance 426 miles (687 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 20m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus from Lyon to RotterdamYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Rotterdam with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus for as low as $37 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Rotterdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Rotterdam by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Erasmus Bridge, an iconic cable-stayed bridge known for its unique design and panoramic views of the city
- Markthal, a modern architectural marvel housing a vibrant food market and residential apartments
- Cube Houses, a set of innovative, tilted cube-shaped homes designed by architect Piet Blom
- Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, a renowned art museum featuring works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art
- Euromast, a towering observation tower offering sweeping views of Rotterdam and beyond.
- Rotterdam Zoo, a renowned zoo featuring diverse animal exhibits and a focus on conservation and education
- Spido Harbor Tour, an exciting boat tour offering a unique perspective of Rotterdam's bustling port and skyline
- Delfshaven, a historic neighborhood with charming canals, quaint shops, and a rich maritime history
- Witte de Withstraat, a vibrant street known for its eclectic mix of art galleries, trendy bars, and restaurants
- Kralingse Bos, a beautiful park perfect for outdoor activities like walking, cycling, and picnicking.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon to Rotterdam
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Centraal (in the station)
- Dutch Delights (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 33, 38, 44 Metro: D, E Train: Intercity, Sprinter
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