How to get from Rotterdam to Lyon
- 686 km as the crow flies
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rotterdam to Lyon: bus. The two cities are about 686 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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686 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €75Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 6h 51m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €28Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 12h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€75Omio catalogue, Oct 106h 51m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€28Omio catalogue, Oct 1012h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rotterdam to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rotterdam Central → Lyon Saint-Exupérybus
BlaBlaCar Bus·12h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Rotterdam to Lyon
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 20:05 and the last at 22:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 20:05 | 22:05 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 24 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 20:05
- 21:05
- 22:05
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 Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusRotterdam Central-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →
SNCBRotterdam-Bruxelles MidiBook →
SNCFBruxelles Midi-LyonBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCB, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rotterdam to Lyon works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Rotterdam Central to Lyon Saint-Exupéry, about 12h 25m. In total it's roughly €49 over 12h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Rotterdam to Lyon: common questions
When is the first bus from Rotterdam to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 20:05 and the last at 22:05, from Rotterdam Central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rotterdam to Lyon?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 20:05 and 22:05.
Which station does the bus from Rotterdam to Lyon leave from?
Rotterdam Central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Lyon from Rotterdam?
About 686 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Rotterdam to Lyon?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCB, SNCF.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Lyon?
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.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026