The cheapest and fastest buses from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
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
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.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM12h40Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes2:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)zł2131One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM13h40Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes9:10 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)zł2151One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 AM13h05Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes11:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)zł2151One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM14h40Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes2:35 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)zł2201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM12h20Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes4:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)zł2401One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:35 PM10h15Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes6:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)zł2521One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM12h20Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes4:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)zł2401One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM12h35Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes12:55 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)zł3051One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM12h40Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes2:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)zł2131One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 AM13h05Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes11:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)zł2151One-way1 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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| Bus | Most popular Flight | 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 + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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.
Other travel options to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 13m.
Bus takes on average 11h 45m.
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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
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price zł305 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł293 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł202 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price zł163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price zł215 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł252 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł398 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł260 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł348 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price zł215 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł266 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł221 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price zł213 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł241 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price zł240 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price zł229 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł179 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price zł157 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price zł252 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł220 |
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.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:35 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 10h15 | 4:50 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 10h15 | 5:50 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 17h05 | 9:35 AM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
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.
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 |
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FAQs: Bus from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
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