Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nîmes to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nîmes to Lyon will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 20 buses that leave Nîmes for Lyon on Mon, Jul 14, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 14 the direct buses cover the 217 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest buses will take 3 h 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nîmes to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
Bus | Most popular Train |
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:10 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h05 | 10:15 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:45 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h30 | 11:15 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h00 | 11:30 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h05 | 1:50 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:20 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h10 | 3:30 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:20 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h30 | 3:50 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:40 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h20 | 6:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:45 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h05 | 5:50 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:35 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h05 | 6:40 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:55 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h15 | 11:10 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h00 | 11:40 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h50 | 1:00 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h15 | 12:35 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:40 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h20 | 3:00 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h30 | 3:15 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 134 miles (217 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 00:55 |
Last bus 23:40 |
You can travel by bus between Nîmes and Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a bus company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the buses include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
BlaBlaCar Bus from Nîmes to Lyon bus information:
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse), which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 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.
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