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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections of painting, sculpture, antiquities, and decorative arts.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $98.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price | $276 Average price | $141 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Lyon:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Lyon costing on average $91 (€75).
A bus is $248 (€204) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Lyon costing on average $276 (€227).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $141 (€116) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $114 (€93). The journey takes 6h 23m versus 4h 28m 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
The table below shows live departures for Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Lyon buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:15 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 7h45 | 4:00 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 8h50 | 7:00 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 7h15 | 9:45 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 8h10 | 2:10 AM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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![]() | 2:10 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 7h40 | 9:50 AM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:10 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 7h40 | 10:50 AM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Lyon run on average 18 times per day, taking around 6h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:10, the last at 20:00. The fastest bus covers the 185 miles (298 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 185 miles (298 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 2:10 AM |
Last bus 8:00 PM |
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Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections of painting, sculpture, antiquities, and decorative arts.
Archaeological museum and Roman theatres complex explaining ancient Lugdunum, the Roman city that became Lyon.
Striking science and society museum at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône, known for its architecture and immersive exhibitions.
Lyon's atmospheric old town, famous for Renaissance streets, traboules, and lively pedestrian lanes.
The central peninsula between the Rhône and Saône, packed with shopping streets, squares, and classic city architecture.
One of Europe's largest open squares, a key meeting point and base for exploring central Lyon.
Light dumplings traditionally made with pike and served with a rich Nantua crayfish sauce, a classic of Lyonnais cuisine.
A traditional Lyon salad with frisée, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg, widely served in local bouchons.
Pork sausage baked inside brioche, a beloved Lyon specialty that reflects the city’s charcuterie tradition.
Legendary fine-dining institution with deep Lyon culinary heritage and polished, high-end tasting menus.
Popular modern bouchon known for refined takes on Lyon classics and a warm, intimate atmosphere.
Well-known traditional bouchon serving classic Lyonnais dishes in a lively, rustic setting.
Moderate for France: bakeries and bouchons are fair value, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is included by law. Small change or rounding up is appreciated; 5-10% only for exceptional service. Taxis are usually rounded up, and tips in bars or cafes are modest.
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Lyon Perrache Bus Station, Lyon -> Lyon Part-Dieu Station, Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Lyon 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Lyon buses use the Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) to Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache station pair, with some services arriving at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan). Use this guide to compare Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and Lyon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
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