- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art. A core cultural stop in Lyon.
Flights from Nantes to Lyon depart on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $48 (€48) but you can travel from only $22 (€22) by bus.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 22:25. The fastest flight covers the 320 miles (516 km) distance in 1h 10m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 320 miles (516 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€48) |
Flights per day 10 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 10:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 days |
Cheapest price
$410
Average price
$570
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Flights per day
11
Distance
516 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Nantes to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Lyon will cost around $570 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $410.
It's difficult to get from Nantes to Lyon without transferring at least once.
AF7507 · AF7370
LH1057 · LH1076
LH1057 · LH1078
LH1057 · LH1082
AF7509 · AF7364
AF7501 · AF7366
AF7505 · AF7368
AF7507 · AF7370
LH1057 · LH1082
AF7509 · AF7364Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $48.
Distance: 320 miles (516 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$120 Average price | $80 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Lyon:
A bus is $31 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Lyon costing on average $80 (€80).
A bus is $70 (€70) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Lyon costing on average $120 (€120).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Bus takes on average 8h 43m.
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Lyon flights for today, Friday, July 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF7505 · AF7368 | 2:20 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 3h30 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7505 · AF7370 | 2:20 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 7h40 | 10:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7505 · AF7366 | 2:20 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 23h25 | 1:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7505 · AF7364 | 2:20 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 20h10 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2243 · LH2246 | 6:20 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 14h30 | 8:50 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2243 · LH2250 | 6:20 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 22h50 | 5:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2243+ LH2248 | 6:20 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 18h00 | 12:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7507 · AF7370 | 6:45 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 3h15 | 10:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7507 · AF7364 | 6:45 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 15h45 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7507 · AF7368 | 6:45 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 23h05 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7507 · AF7366 | 6:45 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 19h00 | 1:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
U24711 | 7:00 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1h10 | 8:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 25 | |||||
AF7509 · AF7366 | 6:05 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 7h40 | 1:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7509 · AF7364 | 6:05 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 4h25 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7501 · AF7368 | 10:30 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 7h20 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7501 · AF7366 | 10:30 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 3h15 | 1:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7501 · AF7370 | 10:30 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 11h30 | 10:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Renaissance quarter with cobbled lanes, traboules, courtyards, and major monuments. Essential for atmosphere, history, and walking exploration.
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Most Nantes to Lyon flights use the Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Nantes and Lyon airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Nantes Atlantique Airport is 2 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Nantes Atlantique Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nantes Atlantique Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nantes Atlantique Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals 1 and 2.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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