Bus Tickets from Lyon to Rotterdam

TodayJul 31
from $54
TomorrowAug 1
from $76
SatAug 2
SunAug 3
MonAug 4
TueAug 5
from $57
WedAug 6
from $51
ThuAug 7

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Lyon
    Departure location: Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Rotterdam
    Destination location: Rotterdam Centraal Station
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Lyon
    Departure location: Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Rotterdam
    Destination location: Rotterdam Centraal Station
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Lyon
    Departure location: Perrache
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Rotterdam
    Destination location: Rotterdam CS
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Lyon
    Departure location: Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Rotterdam
    Destination location: Rotterdam Centraal Station
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Lyon
    Departure location: Perrache
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Rotterdam
    Destination location: Rotterdam CS
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Lyon to Rotterdam.

Bus
Average Price$39 - $175Average Duration13h 40m
17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average Price$252 - $358Average Duration5h 58m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$84 - $115Average Duration9h 20m
29kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Lyon to Rotterdam

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Rotterdam. The journey takes about 5 hours 58 minutes and with fares starting at just $252, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day
5h 58mAverage Duration
$252Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lyon to Rotterdam: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$75
Average bus trip duration13h 40m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance426 miles (687 km)
Latest bus departure11:40pm

Lyon to Rotterdam Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07/29
$54
07/30
$68
Today
$51
08/01
$71
08/02
$60
08/03
$55
08/04
$57
08/05
$53
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lyon to Rotterdam was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of $51

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

You can expect to pay from $51 to $140 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Rotterdam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2025-08-05.

Usually Flixbus (FR) will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Lyon and Rotterdam!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Lyon to Rotterdam, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Lyon to Rotterdam.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Lyon to Rotterdam, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Lyon by bus?

Bus from Lyon to Rotterdam

You can also go to Rotterdam by train

Train from Lyon to Rotterdam

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