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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$103
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$115
Fastest journey on Sep 20
6 h 17 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
6 h 17 m
Trains on Sep 20
2
Distance
284 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $103.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 2 trains from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 284 km distance in an average of 6 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 17 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 6 h 17 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.
1:14 PM6h17Lyon Saint Exupery Airport7:31 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$1031One-way0 transfers- 12:14 PM6h17Lyon Saint Exupery Airport6:31 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$1271One-way0 transfers
- 1:14 PM6h17Lyon Saint Exupery Airport7:31 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$1031One-way0 transfers
- 12:14 PM6h17Lyon Saint Exupery Airport6:31 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$1271One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, while a flight costs an average of $750.
Distance: 176 miles (284 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$240 Average price | $750 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport:
A bus is $165 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport costing on average $240.
A bus is $675 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport costing on average $750.
Other travel options to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
Train takes on average 8h 35m.
Tickets start at around $240 compared to roughly $142 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-97.22. The journey takes 8h 35m versus 4h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:14 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h17 | 6:31 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:14 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h17 | 7:31 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
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Trains from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $115 but you can travel from only $37 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:14, the last at 12:14. The fastest train covers the 176 miles (284 km) distance in 5h 24m.
Distance 176 miles (284 km) |
Average train duration 8h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $115 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 24m |
First train 7:14 AM |
Last train 12:14 PM |
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Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, ZOU!, SNCF | Intercités de nuit from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, ZOU!, SNCF | Intercités de nuit trains will get you between Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and Nice Cote d'Azur Airport from $37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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