Bus Rotterdam to Lyon: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rotterdam to Lyon

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rotterdam to Lyon from various bus operators like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

today

$40

tomorrow

$41

Thursday

$37

Friday

Saturday

$43

Sunday

$41

Monday

$35

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 0m	4:50 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	6:50 AM	Lyon		Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/8/2026 4:50:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
BlaBlaCar Bus	15h 39m	12:46 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	4:25 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/8/2026 12:46:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/8/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 39m
FlixBus	15h 55m	5:50 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	9:45 AM	Lyon		Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/8/2026 5:50:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
FlixBus	16h 30m	10:15 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	2:45 PM	Lyon		Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/8/2026 10:15:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
BlaBlaCar Bus	17h 5m	11:25 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	4:30 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/8/2026 11:25:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	14h 15m	11:25 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	1:40 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/9/2026 11:25:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
FlixBus	14h 0m	4:50 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	6:50 AM	Lyon		Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/9/2026 4:50:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
BlaBlaCar Bus	16h 5m	11:25 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	3:30 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/9/2026 11:25:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
FlixBus	14h 40m	10:15 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	12:55 PM	Lyon		Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/9/2026 10:15:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
FlixBus	18h 50m	10:30 AM	Rotterdam	Zuidplein Bus Szpü	5:20 AM	Lyon		Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zuidplein Bus Szpü, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/9/2026 10:30:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 40m	10:30 AM	Rotterdam	Zuidplein Bus Szpü	3:10 AM	Lyon		Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zuidplein Bus Szpü, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/10/2026 10:30:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
FlixBus	14h 0m	4:50 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	6:50 AM	Lyon		Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/10/2026 4:50:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
BlaBlaCar Bus	14h 15m	11:25 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	1:40 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/10/2026 11:25:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	13h 25m	11:25 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	12:50 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/10/2026 11:25:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
FlixBus	18h 20m	6:50 AM	Rotterdam	Zuidplein Bus Szpü	1:10 AM	Lyon		Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zuidplein Bus Szpü, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/10/2026 6:50:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 1:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	16h 5m	11:25 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	3:30 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/12/2026 11:25:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/13/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
BlaBlaCar Bus	14h 15m	11:25 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	1:40 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/12/2026 11:25:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/13/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
FlixBus	14h 55m	10:00 PM	Rotterdam	Zuidplein Bus Szpü	12:55 PM	Lyon		Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zuidplein Bus Szpü, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/12/2026 10:00:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/13/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
FlixBus	15h 30m	8:20 AM	Rotterdam	Zuidplein Bus Szpü	11:50 PM	Lyon		Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zuidplein Bus Szpü, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/12/2026 8:20:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/12/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
FlixBus	16h 10m	1:10 PM	Rotterdam	Zuidplein Bus Szpü	5:20 AM	Lyon		Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zuidplein Bus Szpü, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/12/2026 1:10:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	13h 25m	11:25 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	12:50 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/13/2026 11:25:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
BlaBlaCar Bus	13h 54m	12:46 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	2:40 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/13/2026 12:46:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/13/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 54m
FlixBus	15h 55m	12:55 PM	Rotterdam	Zuidplein Bus Szpü	4:50 AM	Lyon		Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zuidplein Bus Szpü, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/13/2026 12:55:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
FlixBus	16h 45m	10:00 PM	Rotterdam	Zuidplein Bus Szpü	2:45 PM	Lyon		Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zuidplein Bus Szpü, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/13/2026 10:00:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
FlixBus	16h 10m	1:10 PM	Rotterdam	Zuidplein Bus Szpü	5:20 AM	Lyon		Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zuidplein Bus Szpü, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/13/2026 1:10:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	19h 5m	4:15 PM	Rotterdam	Zuidplein Bus Szpü	11:20 AM	Lyon		Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zuidplein Bus Szpü, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/14/2026 4:15:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/15/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m
FlixBus	16h 45m	10:00 PM	Rotterdam	Zuidplein Bus Szpü	2:45 PM	Lyon		Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zuidplein Bus Szpü, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/14/2026 10:00:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/15/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
FlixBus	15h 55m	12:55 PM	Rotterdam	Zuidplein Bus Szpü	4:50 AM	Lyon		Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zuidplein Bus Szpü, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/14/2026 12:55:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/15/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
BlaBlaCar Bus	13h 25m	11:25 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	12:50 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/14/2026 11:25:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/15/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
BlaBlaCar Bus	13h 54m	12:46 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	2:40 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 9/14/2026 12:46:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 54m

Frequency of bus connections between Rotterdam and Lyon

See here how frequent the connections between Rotterdam and Lyon are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily buses from Rotterdam to Lyon. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Rotterdam and Lyon.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 26 buses from Rotterdam to Lyon, while Night sees the fewest connections between Rotterdam and Lyon, with 8 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/14/2026 costs just $35, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Rotterdam to Lyon

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 12 times every day by bus from Rotterdam to Lyon in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rotterdam to Lyon starting from $35!

Cheapest Bus	$35
Fastest Bus	13h 15m
Earliest Bus	12:46 AM
Latest Bus	10:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	426.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Rotterdam to Lyon

Every day, 12 buses from 2 bus companies leave Rotterdam for Lyon: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

$41

Wednesday 09/09

$41

Thursday 09/10

$37

Friday 09/11

$58

Saturday 09/12

$43

Sunday 09/13

$41

Monday 09/14

$35

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

$41

Sunday 09/20

$43

Monday 09/21

$67

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

$38

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Rotterdam to Lyon

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Rotterdam to Lyon, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $35, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rotterdam to Lyon. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $41.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rotterdam to Lyon, with $35. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $37.

How to save money travelling from Rotterdam to Lyon

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Rotterdam to Lyon in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Rotterdam to Lyon, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Rotterdam to Lyon are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rotterdam and Lyon

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Rotterdam and Lyon.

Central Bus Station

Conradstraat

Zuidplein Bus Szpü

Gooilandsingel 21

Feyenoord Stadium

Van Zandvlietplein 1

Port of Rotterdam

Perrache Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun 14

Saint Paul Train Station

Pont Kitchener R.G. Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun

Maison Carrée Bus Stop

Les Charrières 69570

Girondins - Yves Farge Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rotterdam to Lyon

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Rotterdam to Lyon? Or which bus companies serve the route Rotterdam to Lyon? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Rotterdam to Lyon bus

How much does a Rotterdam Lyon bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $35 and takes 19h 5m to reach Lyon. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rotterdam to Lyon?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $35 and $83. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Lyon.

On average, how many connections are available from Rotterdam to Lyon each day?

Every day, the Rotterdam to Lyon bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Rotterdam to Lyon take?

The fastest bus from Rotterdam to Lyon is offered by FlixBus and takes 13h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $60. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rotterdam to Lyon?

The earliest bus arriving in Lyon from Rotterdam starts at 12:46 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Rotterdam to Lyon?

The latest bus trip departing from Rotterdam for Lyon starts at 10:05 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Rotterdam Lyon route?

When traveling by bus from Rotterdam to Lyon, passengers can travel with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Lyon?

You can check all the direct connections between Rotterdam and Lyon by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.

What can I take with me on the Rotterdam to Lyon bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Rotterdam Lyon bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Rotterdam Lyon bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Rotterdam to Lyon on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rotterdam to Lyon

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Rotterdam and to Lyon

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Rotterdam and to Lyon. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!