What is the travel distance from Rotterdam to Lyon?

The distance between Rotterdam and Lyon is around 688 km (427 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rotterdam to Lyon?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Busstation Rotterdam Centraal, in Rotterdam, and end it at Lyon Airport, in Lyon.

Bus Rotterdam to Lyon from $52 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rotterdam to Lyon on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	Rotterdam Zuidplein	16h 45m	2:45pm	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	11:25pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	14h 15m	1:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:25am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	17h 50m	5:15am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:15pm	Rotterdam CS	16h 30m	2:45pm	Perrache	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Rotterdam Zuidplein	20h 5m	12:20pm	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Rotterdam to Lyon on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	14h 15m	1:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:25am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	17h 5m	4:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Rotterdam CS	1d 3h	1:30pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	6:50am	Rotterdam Zuidplein	1d 6h	1:20pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Rotterdam CS	15h 40m	1:55am	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Rotterdam to Lyon on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:46am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	13h 49m	2:35pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:25am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	17h 5m	4:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	14h 15m	1:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Rotterdam to Lyon on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	17h 5m	4:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:46am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	13h 49m	2:35pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:25pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	14h 15m	1:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Rotterdam to Lyon on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Rotterdam CS	15h 15m	2:45pm	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	12:46am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	13h 49m	2:35pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:25am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	17h 50m	5:15am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:25am	Rotterdam CS	15h 55m	4:20pm	Perrache	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Rotterdam CS	15h 40m	1:55am	Perrache	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:55 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Rotterdam to Lyon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $122, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

8h 30mAverage Duration

687 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$55 - $269	Average Duration14h 15m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$271 - $587	Average Duration5h 58m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$122 - $122	Average Duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

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Where are the popular stops in Rotterdam and Lyon?

Stops in Rotterdam

A - Busstation Rotterdam Centraal

B - Rotterdam Bushaltestelle

C - Weena - Rotterdam

D - Willemsplein 0 - Rotterdam

E - Rosestraat 1101

F - Weena

Stops in Lyon

A - Lyon Airport

B - Perrache

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rotterdam to Lyon by bus

What is the travel distance from Rotterdam to Lyon?
The distance between Rotterdam and Lyon is around 688 km (427 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rotterdam to Lyon?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Busstation Rotterdam Centraal, in Rotterdam, and end it at Lyon Airport, in Lyon.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-17

$52

11-18

$88

Today

$69

11-20

$62

11-21

$74

11-22

$62

11-23

$68

11-24

$64

The cheapest trip from Rotterdam to Lyon was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $52

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rotterdam to Lyon, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $52 to $154 for a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2025-11-20.

What's the cheapest way to go from Rotterdam to Lyon?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time14h 15m	Avg Price$106	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time5h 58m	Avg Price$399	Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time8h 30m	Avg Price$122	Daily Departures1