The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Rotterdam
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£70
Fastest journey
12 h 45 m
Average duration
14 h 1 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
687 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Rotterdam will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £44.
To travel from Lyon to Rotterdam you need to make at least one change.
94766 · 1609
58074 · 1613
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94766 · 1609
5808 · 1657
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Compare train and coach for Lyon to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £164.
Distance: 687 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£51 Average Price Cheapest | £190 Average Price | £250 Average Price |
13h 4m Average total duration 12h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lyon to Rotterdam bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Rotterdam coaches for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:10 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 19h20 | 04:30 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 change | |
58074 · 1613 | 11:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 17h00 | 04:00 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:25 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 14h35 | 05:00 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:30 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 16h40 | 08:10 Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:30 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 14h35 | 06:05 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 change | |
94766 · 1609 | 16:25 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 12h45 | 05:10 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:30 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 16h00 | 12:30 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:40 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 15h30 | 14:10 Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:40 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 14h35 | 13:15 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 22 November | |||||
5808 · 1657 | 00:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 13h57 | 13:57 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 01:15 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 16h25 | 17:40 Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 01:15 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 15h50 | 17:05 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 01:25 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 16h55 | 18:20 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 04:25 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 15h20 | 19:45 Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Rotterdam
Buses from Lyon to Rotterdam run on average 13 times per day, taking around 12h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 687 km distance in 12h 20m.
Distance 687 km |
Average bus duration 12h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 20m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus from Lyon to RotterdamYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Rotterdam with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lyon to Rotterdam coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Rotterdam by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station), located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Rotterdam
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Lyonnais (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: C21, C22, S1 Metro: A Train: TER
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Centraal (in the station)
- Dutch Delights (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 33, 38, 44 Metro: D, E Train: Intercity, Sprinter
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