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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$26
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$39
Fastest journey on Sep 17
6 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
7 h 26 m
Buses on Sep 17
10
Distance
298 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 10 buses from Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, including 4 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 298 km distance in an average of 7 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest buses will take 8 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
56957:10 AM7h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:30 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$261One-way0 transfers- 58674:35 PM7h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:50 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$261One-way0 transfers
- 58073 · 505911:50 PM9h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:55 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$271One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:35 AM6h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:15 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$291One-way0 transfers- FlixBus2:15 AM7h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:50 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$431One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:35 AM6h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:15 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$291One-way0 transfers
- 58674:35 PM7h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:50 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$261One-way0 transfers
- 56957:10 AM7h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:30 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:15 AM7h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:50 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$431One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 PM8h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:30 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$541One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $671.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price | $671 Average price | $143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport:
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport costing on average $126.
A bus is $614 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport costing on average $671.
Other travel options to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 7h 10m.
Tickets start at around $57 compared to roughly $143 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $85. The journey takes 7h 10m versus 4h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Live departures
Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport buses for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:10 AM Lyon | 7h20 | 12:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:10 AM Lyon | 7h20 | 1:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:35 AM Lyon | 6h40 | 4:15 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
| FlixBus | 2:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h35 | 9:50 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
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Buses from Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 7h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 185 miles (298 km) distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 185 miles (298 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur AirportYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
Most Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport buses use the Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) to Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) station pair. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Nice Cote d'Azur Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) from Lyon city centre
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) bus station facilities and services
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland). ATMs are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Getting to Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache from Lyon city centre
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache bus station facilities and services
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport from Lyon city centre
Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport bus station facilities and services
Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport. ATMs are available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport: Access ramps and services available.
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