How to travel from Nice to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nice to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $167.

Distance: 184 miles (297 km)

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Flight

$83

Average price

$31

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Cheapest

$312

Average price

5h 26m

Average total duration

4h 56m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 37m

Average total duration

6h 7m

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30m

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7h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 8m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

SNCF | TGV INOUI

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Air France

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from Nice to Lyon

How to get from Nice to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Nice to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50106
    05:30PM6h50
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    12:20AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50106
    05:30PM6h50
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    12:20AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air France HopAF6151
    06:40AM1h00
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    07:40AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $6361One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6180 · 6852
    04:58PM5h02
    Nice-Ville
    10:00PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1041One-way
    1 transfer
  • ZOU!17472+SNCF | TGV INOUI9866
    08:32AM5h21
    Nice Saint-Augustin
    01:53PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1341One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6866
    03:10PM4h52
    Nice-Ville
    08:02PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1311One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    06:20PM7h05
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    01:25AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:50PM7h05
    Nice, Gare Routière Vauban
    05:55AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50881
    10:15AM7h45
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    06:00PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $641One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7303 · AF7366
    09:45AM4h00
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    01:45PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2901One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7301 · AF7366
    09:05AM4h40
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    01:45PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2901One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7321 · AF7362
    06:00AM3h30
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    09:30AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2901One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Nice to Lyon

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Nice to Lyon, 53,59% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Nice to Lyon and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Nice to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nice to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Nice and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Lyon:

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Lyon costing on average $40 (€32).

A bus is $149 (€120) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Lyon costing on average $167 (€135).

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 31m.

Bus takes on average 6h 45m.

The distance from Nice to Lyon is approximately 184 miles (297 km).
The average frequency per day from Nice to Lyon is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nice to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Nice-Ville and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nice to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, ZOU! to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with Air France, Eurowings to go to Lyon by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nice to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
  • 11 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Air France.
Omio customers who travel from Nice to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.
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