Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport bus

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport

Showing times and prices for Aug 05

Cheapest price

zł213

Average price

zł247

Fastest journey

10 h 15 m

Average duration

12 h 11 m

Buses per day

9

Distance

536 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport will cost around zł247 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł213.

Fast buses

Of the 9 buses that leave Nantes Atlantique Airport for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 536 km distance in an average of 12 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 15 m .

On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 13 h 5 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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:40 PM12h40
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    2:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    2131One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 AM13h40
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    9:10 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    2151One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:45 AM13h05
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    11:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    2151One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:55 PM14h40
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    2:35 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    2201One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 PM12h20
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    4:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    2401One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare flight, bus, and train for Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from zł157. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł157, and a train costs an average of zł261.

Distance: 333 miles (536 km)

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Train
Driving

zł207

Average price

Cheapest

zł416

Average price

zł498

Average price

zł827

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

12h 15m

Average total duration

11h 45m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 33m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 33m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

4h 43m

Average total duration

4h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 33m

Average total duration

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Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is a bus with an average price of zł207.

This is compared to other travel options from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport:

A bus is zł209 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average zł416.

A bus is zł291 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average zł498.

The fastest way to travel from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 13m.

Bus takes on average 11h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Nantes Atlantique Airport and Lyon Saint Exupery Airport including taking a flight, bus, and train.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.

Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
12:20AM
Arrival Time
12:55PM
Duration
12h35
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
305
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
12:30AM
Arrival Time
07:05PM
Duration
18h35
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
293
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:10AM
Arrival Time
07:00PM
Duration
12h50
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
202
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:10AM
Arrival Time
05:15PM
Duration
10h05
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
163
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:30AM
Arrival Time
09:05AM
Duration
25h35
Departure days
Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
215
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:10AM
Arrival Time
06:15PM
Duration
10h05
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
252
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
09:20AM
Arrival Time
04:40PM
Duration
7h20
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
398
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
09:30AM
Arrival Time
05:00PM
Duration
7h30
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
260
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:10AM
Arrival Time
11:15PM
Duration
13h05
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
348
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:45AM
Arrival Time
11:50PM
Duration
13h05
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
215
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
11:00AM
Arrival Time
05:30PM
Duration
6h30
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
266
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
12:40PM
Arrival Time
08:10PM
Duration
7h30
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
221
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
01:40PM
Arrival Time
02:20AM
Duration
12h40
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
213
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
02:30PM
Arrival Time
08:30PM
Duration
6h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
241
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
04:30PM
Arrival Time
04:50AM
Duration
12h20
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
240
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
05:05PM
Arrival Time
11:30AM
Duration
18h25
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
229
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:35PM
Arrival Time
04:50AM
Duration
10h15
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
179
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:35PM
Arrival Time
05:50AM
Duration
10h15
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
157
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:35PM
Arrival Time
06:50AM
Duration
10h15
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
252
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:55PM
Arrival Time
02:35PM
Duration
14h40
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
220

Live departures

Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
FlixBus6:35 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport
10h15
4:50 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport0 transfersDirect
FlixBus7:35 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport
10h15
5:50 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, August 5
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
12h35
12:55 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
13h40
9:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus10:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
13h05
11:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
12h40
2:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
12h20
4:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
17h05
9:35 AM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport

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Buses from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 11h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at zł157 if you book in advance.

There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:10, the last at 19:35. The fastest bus covers the 333 miles (536 km) distance in 10h 5m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
333 miles (536 km)
Average bus duration
11h 45m
Cheapest ticket price
zł157
Buses per day
7
Direct buses
3
Fastest bus
10h 5m
First bus
6:10 AM
Last bus
7:35 PM
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Sun
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

FAQs: Bus from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery 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 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport can start from as little as zł157 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is zł207 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is 10h 5m to travel the 333 miles (536 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport leaves at 6:10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport leaves at 7:35 PM.
A trip to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport from Nantes Atlantique Airport is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 10h 5m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Nantes Atlantique Airport and Lyon Saint Exupery Airport including taking a flight, bus, and train.
No, the bus from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
No, luggage for the bus from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
Since both Nantes Atlantique Airport and Lyon Saint Exupery Airport are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport among Omio's users.
France uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most transactions, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small vendors, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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