The cheapest and fastest buses from Rotterdam to Lyon
Cheapest price
$87
Average price
$128
Fastest journey
13 h 14 m
Average duration
13 h 43 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
687 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rotterdam to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Lyon will cost around $128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.
Of the 13 buses that leave Rotterdam for Lyon on Thu, Apr 23, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 23 the direct buses cover the 687 km distance in an average of 13 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 14 m .
On Thu, Apr 23 the slowest buses will take 14 h 15 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.
510947:30 PM13h45Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)9:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$871One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:05 PM13h15Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)11:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$951One-way0 transfers
831332:00 PM14h05Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)4:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$951One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM19h05Rotterdam, Zuidplein11:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1141One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM17h25Rotterdam, Zuidplein3:25 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1291One-way2 transfers
1608 · 5403112:46 AM13h14Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)2:00 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:05 PM13h15Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)11:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$951One-way0 transfers
510947:30 PM13h45Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)9:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$871One-way0 transfers
831332:00 PM14h05Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)4:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$951One-way0 transfers
2662 · 478111:25 AM14h15Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)1:40 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1351One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Rotterdam to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. 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 $38, and a flight costs an average of $86.
Distance: 426 miles (687 km)
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$67 Average price Cheapest | $248 Average price | $261 Average price |
13h 23m Average total duration 12h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Rotterdam to Lyon Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:46AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 13h14 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Live departures
Rotterdam to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Lyon buses for today, Wednesday, April 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 16h00 | 11:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 15h45 | 2:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 16h40 | 3:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2 transfers | |
2662 · 4781 | 11:25 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 14h15 | 1:40 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
83133 | 2:00 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 14h05 | 4:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 19h05 | 11:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 16h10 | 12:55 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 17h25 | 3:25 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 10:05 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 13h15 | 11:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1612 · 58073 | 11:25 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 14h15 | 1:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 15h00 | 3:25 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
1608 · 54031 | 12:46 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 13h14 | 2:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rotterdam to Lyon
Buses from Rotterdam to Lyon run on average 12 times per day, taking around 12h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, 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 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€30) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus from Rotterdam to LyonYou can travel by bus between Rotterdam to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus for as low as $38 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Rotterdam to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam to Lyon 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 Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, a stunning 19th-century basilica offering panoramic views of the city
- Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Renaissance architecture and narrow cobblestone streets
- Parc de la Tête d'Or, a large urban park featuring a zoo, botanical garden, and lake
- Musée des Confluences, a modern science and anthropology museum with innovative exhibits
- Place Bellecour, one of Europe's largest open squares, ideal for shopping and dining.
- Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, a renowned indoor market offering gourmet food and local specialties
- Take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône for a unique view of the city
- Explore the traboules, secret passageways in Vieux Lyon
- Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon, known for its diverse program
- Visit the Institut Lumière, dedicated to the history of cinema.
- 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 Rotterdam to Lyon
- 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
- 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
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