How to travel from Lyon to Rotterdam

There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Rotterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $84 (€71).

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Rotterdam:

A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Rotterdam costing on average $109 (€92).

A bus is $342 (€289) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Rotterdam costing on average $426 (€359).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Rotterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 30m.

Bus takes on average 13h 42m.

The distance from Lyon to Rotterdam is approximately 426 miles (687 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Rotterdam is:

• Around 23 trains per day.
• Around 16 flights per day.
• Around 16 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Rotterdam:

• Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
• Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
• Travel with Eurostar, TGV, TER, TER | SNCF, EuroCity to go to Rotterdam by train.
• Travel with KLM, Vueling, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Air France, Austrian Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, BA Euroflyer, Bulgaria Air, Swiss to go to Rotterdam by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
• 2 direct flights per day with Air Baltic.

Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Rotterdam to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Rotterdam, visitors can explore the renowned Rotterdam Zoo, enjoy the Spido Harbor Tour for unique views of the port and skyline, and wander through the historic Delfshaven neighborhood. For a vibrant city experience, head to Witte de Withstraat for art galleries, trendy bars, and restaurants. Outdoor enthusiasts will love Kralingse Bos for walking and cycling. Notable sights include the iconic Erasmus Bridge, the modern Markthal food market, the innovative Cube Houses, the art-rich Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, and the Euromast observation tower for panoramic city views.

Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Rotterdam allows visitors to explore its modern architecture, vibrant cultural scene, and key attractions such as the Markthal, Cube Houses, and the port area comfortably.