How to travel from Rotterdam to Lyon

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Travel Information between Rotterdam and Lyon

Distance426 miles (687 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$30 - $93
Cheapest modeBus • $30 (€27) • 12 h 20 min
Fastest modeTrain • $93 (€84) • 5 h 24 min
Popular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus or Eurostar

Travel 426 miles (687 km) by bus or train from Rotterdam to Lyon. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Rotterdam to Lyon.

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:30AM16h50
Rotterdam, Zuidplein
03:20AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$731One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:30AM16h50
Rotterdam, Zuidplein
03:20AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$731One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Brussels AirlinesSN3587
09:45AM1h25
Brussels Airport
11:10AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$5241One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Eurocity Direct9528+TGV9830
10:42AM6h17
Rotterdam Centraal
04:59PMLyon Part Dieu
$2611One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar9322+TGV6685
08:58AM5h58
Rotterdam Centraal
02:56PMLyon Part Dieu
$3281One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar9340+TGV6621
11:58AM6h02
Rotterdam Centraal
06:00PMLyon Part Dieu
$3281One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:15PM16h30
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
02:45PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$911One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:00PM16h45
Rotterdam, Zuidplein
02:45PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$951One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:15AM17h05
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
03:20AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$1051One-way
1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel3231+Air FranceAF1501 · AF7368
08:33AM9h02
Rotterdam Centraal
05:35PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2561One-way
2 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel3531+Air FranceAF1501 · AF7368
08:22AM9h13
Rotterdam Centraal
05:35PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2561One-way
2 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel3229+Air FranceAF1501 · AF7368
08:03AM9h32
Rotterdam Centraal
05:35PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2561One-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.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Rotterdam to Lyon: bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $30 (€27).

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

A bus is $63 (€57) less than a train with an average ticket price of $93 (€84) from Rotterdam to Lyon.

The fastest way from Rotterdam to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 5 h 24 min.

There are alternative travel options to Lyon that take longer:

Getting to Lyon by bus takes 12 h 20 min on average.

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

The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Lyon is:

  • 1 bus a day.
  • 7 trains a day.

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

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

  • Buses most often depart from Rotterdam at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Lyon at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Rotterdam to Lyon:

  • You can travel by bus between Rotterdam and Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus, and you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Rotterdam to Lyon tickets for $30 (€27) on Omio.
  • You can travel by train between Rotterdam and Lyon with Eurostar, and you can find Eurostar Rotterdam to Lyon tickets for $93 (€84) on Omio.

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

  • Direct buses with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus with 1 direct bus per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lyon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Rotterdam to Lyon.

Looking to extend your trip from Rotterdam to Lyon? Many Omio customers who go from Rotterdam to Lyon usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva or London. If you're looking to explore Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva or London from Lyon, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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