Rotterdam, South Holland to Lyon, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes from $53: 9 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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$53 by busBest price

857 kmDistance

5h 1m Fastest

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Rotterdam - Lyon operators

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Train

Contact phone

+32 70 66 77 88

Website

https://www.thalys.com/fr/en

Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud

Average Duration

5h 8m

Estimated price

496-497

Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport

Average Duration

21m

Estimated price

499-890

Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central

Average Duration

32m

Estimated price

893-492

Contact phone

3635

Website

https://www.sncf.com/en

Train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieu

Average Duration

46m

Estimated price

895-4166

Train from Lille-Flandres to Lyon Part Dieu

Average Duration

3h 34m

Estimated price

122-207

Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu

Average Duration

1h 12m

Estimated price

892-890

Plane

Website

klm.com

Plane from Amsterdam Schiphol to Lyon

Average Duration

1h 37m

Estimated price

89-490

Bus

Contact phone

+33 1 71 53 01 80

Website

https://www.blablacar.co.uk/

Bus from Rotterdam to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station

Average Duration

12h 20m

Estimated price

49-89

Contact phone

+49 30 300 137 300

Website

https://www.flixbus.co.uk

Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

Average Duration

13h 10m

Estimated price

12250-89

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The distance between Rotterdam and Lyon is approximately 690.4 km. By train, it takes around 6 hours and 11 minutes to reach Lyon from Rotterdam. Alternatively, taking a train and then a bus can take approximately 13 hours and 27 minutes. By car, the travel time is approximately 8 hours and 11 minutes, while by bus, it takes around 13 hours and 10 minutes to reach Lyon from Rotterdam.

The most cost-effective option for traveling from Rotterdam to Lyon is by train and bus, with prices ranging from €55-€92. Although it takes longer, with a travel time of 13h 27m, this option allows you to save money. However, if time is a priority, the fastest way to reach Lyon is by train and fly, with a travel time of 4h 37m, but this option is more expensive, costing €101-€357.

When traveling from Rotterdam to Lyon, the prices for a train ticket range from €119 to €276. On the other hand, the prices for a bus ticket from Lyon to Rotterdam range from €55 to €92.

To get from Rotterdam to Lyon without using public transportation, you can drive the distance of approximately 856.2 km. The driving time is estimated to be around 8 hours and 11 minutes. The cost of fuel and tolls varies but is typically between €156 and €238.

The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Lyon without a car is by train. The journey takes approximately 6 hours and 11 minutes and the ticket prices range from €119 to €284.

There is no direct link between Rotterdam and Lyon by train. However, there are train services that depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive at Lyon Perrache, with transfers at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey takes approximately 6 hours and 11 minutes. Alternatively, there is a direct bus service departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Lyon Perrache, which takes around 13 hours and 10 minutes.

The flight duration between Rotterdam and Lyon is around 1 hour and 35 minutes. This estimate is based on the quickest direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Lyon Airport.

There are plenty of accommodation options available in Lyon. With over 2130 hotels to choose from, you can find something to suit your budget and preferences. Prices start at €34 per night, offering a range of affordable options for travelers.