Journey information
Overview: Nice to Lyon flight
Distance 184 miles (297 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $180 (€147) |
Flights per day 13 |
Fastest flight 55m |
Cheapest month to travel July |
First flight 06:00 |
Last flight 21:35 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Nice to Lyon
Cheapest price
$459
Average price
$679
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Flights per day
16
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap flight 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 $679 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $459.
Of the 16 flights that leave Nice for Lyon onThu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct flights cover the 297 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h .
On Thu, Nov 06 the longest flights will take 4 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.
AF6151
AF6155
AF7313+
AF7360
AF7313 · AF7364
AF7313 · AF7362
AF6151
AF6155
AF7313 · AF7362
AF7309 · AF7370
AF7301 · AF7364Travel Information
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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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
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€400 Average price | €88 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest |
5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nice to Lyon flight times
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Lyon flights for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF7313 · AF7364 | 5:00 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 8h05 | 1:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7313 · AF7362 | 5:00 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 3h30 | 8:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7313+ AF7360 | 5:00 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 5h05 | 10:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF6151 | 5:40 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1h00 | 6:40 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF6201 · AF7364 | 5:45 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 7h20 | 1:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF6205 · AF7368 | 8:15 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 8h20 | 4:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7301 · AF7364 | 8:35 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 4h30 | 1:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7301 · AF7368 | 8:35 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 8h00 | 4:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7303 · AF7368 | 10:00 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 6h35 | 4:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7305 · AF7368 | 11:05 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 5h30 | 4:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF6213 · AF7370 | 12:15 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 9h15 | 9:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF6219 · AF7370 | 12:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 8h45 | 9:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF6155 | 1:35 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1h00 | 2:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF6221 · AF7370 | 1:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 7h45 | 9:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7307 · AF7370 | 2:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 7h20 | 9:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7309 · AF7370 | 5:15 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 4h15 | 9:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Nice to Lyon Flight

Flights from Nice to Lyon generally leave from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is 8.7 km away from Nice city centre and Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is 25.9 km from Lyon city centre.
- Fête des Lumières, a festival of lights where the city is illuminated with artistic light installations
- Nuits Sonores, an electronic music festival featuring local and international artists
- Lyon Street Food Festival, a celebration of street food with various vendors showcasing culinary delights
- Les Nuits de Fourvière, a summer festival featuring concerts and performances in a historic Roman theater.
- Bastille Day, national holiday with fireworks and parades in July
- Assumption Day, a public holiday in August with local celebrations
- All Saints' Day, a time for family gatherings and remembrance in November
- Christmas Holidays, festive decorations and traditional markets in December.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from Nice to Lyon
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in both terminals, including duty-free and Relay.
- Parking available, approximately 4€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the Canopy Lounge in Terminal 1.
- Located in Terminal 2, open daily.
- Bus: 12, 23, 52, 59, 70, 94, 98, 99
- Train: TER
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in terminals 1 and 2, including duty-free and fashion.
- Parking available near terminals, approximately 4€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in terminal 1, including Lyon Lounge.
- Located in terminal 1, ground floor.
- Bus: 47, 48, 175
- Tram: Rhônexpress
- Train: TGV
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