How to travel from Rotterdam to Lyon

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

The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Lyon is a bus with an average price of €75.

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

A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Lyon costing on average €88.

A bus is €298 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Lyon costing on average €372.

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

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 48m.

Bus takes on average 13h 50m.

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

The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Lyon is:

• Around 19 trains per day.
• Around 16 flights per day.
• Around 13 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Lyon as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight 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, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
• Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.

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, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, TER, Intercity, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF, EuroCity to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Vueling, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, CitizenPlane, BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.

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

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

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.

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

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.