The cheapest and fastest buses from Nice to Lyon
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 11 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nice to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Lyon will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 14 buses that leave Nice for Lyon on Fri, Nov 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 21 the direct buses cover the 297 km distance in an average of 7 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Fri, Nov 21 the slowest buses will take 7 h 30 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.
5866
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4731 · 58074
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93135 · 51511
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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 €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. 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 €21, and a flight costs an average of €147.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€35 Average price Cheapest | €88 Average price | €400 Average price |
7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Nice to Lyon Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Live departures
Nice to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Lyon buses for tomorrow, Friday, November 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 8h45 | 11:15 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
4731 · 58074 | 3:10 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 7h40 | 10:50 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 9h40 | 2:10 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
5866 | 6:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 7h20 | 1:20 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 7h00 | 3:20 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3135 · 93130 | 9:50 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 9h10 | 7:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 8h35 | 8:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 10h05 | 1:10 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
5696 | 3:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 7h15 | 10:45 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 9h00 | 1:10 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
50106 | 4:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 6h50 | 11:20 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
93135 · 51511 | 6:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 8h15 | 2:15 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 9h05 | 3:35 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:05 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 7h30 | 3:35 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nice to Lyon
Buses from Nice to Lyon run on average 17 times per day, taking around 6h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 184 miles (297 km) distance in 6h 40m.
Distance 184 miles (297 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 6h 40m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Nice to LyonYou can travel by bus between Nice to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $26 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Nice to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice 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.

When departing from Nice, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1), Nice, Gare Routière Vauban and Nice, Boulevard Jacqueline Auriol Supérieur (Aéroport Terminal 2). When arriving in Lyon, you can end your trip in bus stations like Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and Lyon, Gare Perrache.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1), which is located around 4.4 miles (7.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, a stunning 19th-century basilica offering panoramic views of the city
- Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Renaissance architecture and narrow cobblestone streets
- Parc de la Tête d'Or, a large urban park featuring a zoo, botanical garden, and lake
- Musée des Confluences, a modern science and anthropology museum with innovative exhibits
- Place Bellecour, one of Europe's largest open squares, ideal for shopping and dining.
- Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, a renowned indoor market offering gourmet food and local specialties
- Take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône for a unique view of the city
- Explore the traboules, secret passageways in Vieux Lyon
- Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon, known for its diverse program
- Visit the Institut Lumière, dedicated to the history of cinema.
- 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.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Nice to Lyon, follow these tips:
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- 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 Nice to Lyon
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Terminal (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside Terminal 1, near the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 98, 99 Train: TER
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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