How to travel from Rotterdam to Lyon

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Compare train and bus 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 €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €99.

Distance: 426 miles (687 km)

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€48

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Cheapest

€200

Average price

13h 14m

Average total duration

12h 44m

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30m

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6h 7m

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5h 37m

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from Rotterdam to Lyon

How to get from Rotterdam to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BlaBlaCar Bus1612 · 58073
11:25PM14h15
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
01:40PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$561One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus1612 · 58073
11:25PM14h15
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
01:40PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$561One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Brussels AirlinesSN3587
09:45AM1h25
Brussels Airport
11:10AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$4001One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Eurocity Direct9532+PKP Intercity19718+TGV5120
11:42AM6h43
Rotterdam Centraal
06:25PMLyon Part Dieu
$1791One-way
2 transfers
Eurostar9340+TGV6621
11:58AM6h02
Rotterdam Centraal
06:00PMLyon Part Dieu
$3191One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar9328+TGV6617
09:58AM5h58
Rotterdam Centraal
03:56PMLyon Part Dieu
$3951One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus1608 · 94765
12:46AM13h54
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
02:40PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$651One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:20AM16h50
Rotterdam, Zuidplein
01:10AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$881One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:30PM19h00
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
06:30PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$881One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY8985 · VY1220
09:55PM9h40
Brussels Airport
07:35AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$1761One-way
1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel1853+KLMAF8345+Air FranceAF7370
02:11PM8h19
Rotterdam Centraal
10:30PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2941One-way
2 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel1849+KLMAF8345+Air FranceAF7370
01:11PM9h19
Rotterdam Centraal
10:30PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2941One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rotterdam to Lyon.

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There are 2 options to travel between Rotterdam and Lyon including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $27 (€21).

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

A bus is $100 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Lyon costing on average $126 (€99).

A bus is $195 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Lyon costing on average $222 (€174).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 5h 16m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Flight takes on average 9h 40m.

Bus takes on average 12h 20m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Lyon is approximately 426 miles (687 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Lyon is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to Lyon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar, Frecciarossa to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rotterdam to Lyon:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.
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