What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Lyon is to bus which costs €75 - €150 and takes 14h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €120 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Lyon?

The distance between Rotterdam and Lyon is 882 km. The road distance is 801.3 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 18m and costs €170 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Lyon?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Rotterdam to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Lyon bus from?

Rotterdam to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Lyon train from?

Rotterdam to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Lyon?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 5h 18m and costs €170 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 14h 5m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Lyon bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Lyon train arrive?

Rotterdam to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Lyon is 801 km. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Rotterdam to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Lyon?

Book your Rotterdam to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Lyon?

Book your Rotterdam to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4086+ hotels available in Lyon.

Rotterdam to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

How to get fromRotterdam to Lyon

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
5h 18m
€179–366
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 5m
€75–150
Drive 801.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Lyoncar 801.3 km
8h 56m
€142–205
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
4h 47m
€125–321
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 1m
€189–316
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain EuroCity / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon-Perrachetrain Trn
7h 30m
€137–295
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
5h 50m
€112–294

Rotterdam to Lyon by train

190Weekly Trains

5h 18mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rotterdam to Lyon.

Launch map view

Distance: 881.7 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lyon Perrache via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €80–150 and the journey takes 14h 5m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.