How to get from Lyon to Rotterdam
- 686 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 7h 15m
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 10m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€266
Cheapest
12h 20m
direct
Bus
€48
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 8 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Rotterdam. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 15m by train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 686 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €48, on Tue, Oct 6.
686 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €266Checked Oct 7 | 4h 10m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €105Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 7h 15m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €29Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 12h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€266Checked Oct 74h 10m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€105Omio catalogue, Oct 97h 15m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€29Omio catalogue, Oct 912h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lyon to Rotterdam: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon → Bruxelles Miditrain
SNCF·4h 22m - 2Bruxelles Midi → Rotterdamtrain
SNCB·2h 06m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Lyon to Rotterdam
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 15:55 and the last at 18:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 15:55 | 18:55 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 23 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 15:55
- 16:55
- 17:55
- 18:55
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
SNCFLyon-Bruxelles MidiBook →SNCBBruxelles Midi-RotterdamBook →
BlaBlaCar BusLyon Saint-Exupéry-Rotterdam CentralBook →
KLMLyon Saint-Exupéry-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →
FlixBusAmsterdam Schiphol-RotterdamBook →On this route you travel with SNCF, SNCB, BlaBlaCar Bus, KLM, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Rotterdam works
Start with a SNCF train from Lyon to Bruxelles Midi, about 4h 22m. Transfer in Bruxelles Midi and continue by SNCB train on to Rotterdam (2h 6m). In total it's roughly €115 over 7h 15m, 1 transfer.
Lyon to Rotterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Rotterdam?
The most useful route takes about 7h 15m by train, 1 transfer.
When is the first bus from Lyon to Rotterdam?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 15:55 and the last at 18:55, from Lyon Saint-Exupéry, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lyon to Rotterdam?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 15:55 and 18:55.
Which station does the bus from Lyon to Rotterdam leave from?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
Is there a train from Lyon to Rotterdam?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Rotterdam from Lyon?
About 686 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Rotterdam cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €48 to €50. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Lyon to Rotterdam?
On this route you travel with SNCF, SNCB, BlaBlaCar Bus, KLM, FlixBus.
Can you get from Lyon to Rotterdam without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Rotterdam?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 8 Oct 2026