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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Cheapest price
$110
Average price
$184
Fastest journey
6 h 11 m
Average duration
8 h 56 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
284 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport will cost around $184 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $110.
It's difficult to get from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport without transferring at least 2 times.
17482 · 876562+
61981:31 PM6h11Nice Saint-Augustin7:42 PMLyon Saint-Exupéry TGV$1101One-way2 transfers- 886560+6196+174728:32 AM7h11Nice Saint-Augustin3:43 PMLyon Saint-Exupéry TGV$1261One-way2 transfers
- 6170 · 6923+8602410:51 AM8h14Nice Saint-Augustin7:05 PMLyon Saint-Exupéry TGV$2241One-way2 transfers
- 6184 · 6919+8811149:08 AM7h58Nice Saint-Augustin5:06 PMLyon Saint-Exupéry TGV$2271One-way2 transfers
5772+6905+860646:51 PM15h04Nice Saint-Augustin9:55 AMLyon Saint-Exupéry TGV$2361One-way2 transfers
- 17482 · 876562+61981:31 PM6h11Nice Saint-Augustin7:42 PMLyon Saint-Exupéry TGV$1101One-way2 transfers
- 886560+6196+174728:32 AM7h11Nice Saint-Augustin3:43 PMLyon Saint-Exupéry TGV$1261One-way2 transfers
- 6184 · 6919+8811149:08 AM7h58Nice Saint-Augustin5:06 PMLyon Saint-Exupéry TGV$2271One-way2 transfers
- 6170 · 6923+8602410:51 AM8h14Nice Saint-Augustin7:05 PMLyon Saint-Exupéry TGV$2241One-way2 transfers
- 5772+6905+860646:51 PM15h04Nice Saint-Augustin9:55 AMLyon Saint-Exupéry TGV$2361One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 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 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $96.
Distance: 176 miles (284 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $230 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport:
A bus is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average $113.
A bus is $197 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average $230.
Other travel options to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 13m.
Train takes on average 6h 29m.
Tickets start at around $113 compared to roughly $142 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29. The journey takes 6h 29m versus 4h 44m 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
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport trains for tomorrow, Saturday, August 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17472 · 886560+6196 | 8:32 AM Nice Saint-Augustin | 7h11 | 3:43 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 2 transfers | |
| 6184 · 6919+881114 | 9:08 AM Nice Saint-Augustin | 7h58 | 5:06 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 2 transfers | |
| 86024+6170 · 6923 | 10:51 AM Nice Saint-Augustin | 8h14 | 7:05 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 2 transfers | |
| 17482 · 876562+6198 | 1:31 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 6h11 | 7:42 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
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Trains from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $87 but you can travel from only $21 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:32, the last at 12:31. The fastest train covers the 176 miles (284 km) distance in 4h 18m.
Distance 176 miles (284 km) |
Average train duration 6h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 18m |
First train 7:32 AM |
Last train 12:31 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport trainsSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and Lyon Saint Exupery Airport from $21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
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