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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
Cheapest price
$126
Average price
$147
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 47 m
Trains per day
4
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 $147 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $126.
Of the 4 trains that leave Lyon Saint Exupery Airport for Nice Cote d'Azur Airport on Thu, May 07, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 284 km distance in an average of 7 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 9 h 19 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.
8:14 AM6h15Lyon Saint Exupery Airport2:29 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$1261One-way0 transfers- 1:14 PM6h17Lyon Saint Exupery Airport7:31 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$1361One-way0 transfers
9:54 AM9h15Lyon Saint Exupery Airport7:09 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$1551One-way0 transfers- 9:53 AM9h19Lyon Saint Exupery Airport7:12 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$1711One-way0 transfers
- 8:14 AM6h15Lyon Saint Exupery Airport2:29 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$1261One-way0 transfers
- 1:14 PM6h17Lyon Saint Exupery Airport7:31 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$1361One-way0 transfers
- 9:54 AM9h15Lyon Saint Exupery Airport7:09 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$1551One-way0 transfers
- 9:53 AM9h19Lyon Saint Exupery Airport7:12 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$1711One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $118.
Distance: 176 miles (284 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$124 Average price | $294 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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 $87 (€69) 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 $124 (€99).
A bus is $257 (€205) 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 $294 (€235).
Other travel options to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Train takes on average 7h 28m.
Tickets start at around $124 (€99) compared to roughly $145 (€116) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€17). The journey takes 7h 28m 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 tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:14 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h15 | 2:29 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:53 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h19 | 7:12 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:54 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h15 | 7:09 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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Journey information
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 7h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $85 (€68) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:14, the last at 16:54. The fastest train covers the 176 miles (284 km) distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 176 miles (284 km) |
Average train duration 7h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 (€68) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 15m |
First train 8:14 AM |
Last train 4:54 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport trainsRegionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and Nice Cote d'Azur Airport from $20 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
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