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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Nancy
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Nancy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a train costs an average of $142.
Distance: 212 miles (342 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$142 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Nancy:
A bus is $97 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Nancy costing on average $142.
Other travel options to Nancy take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 6m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (4h 3m by train vs 4h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $142 compared to roughly $120 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Nancy
How to get from Lyon to Nancy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Nancy is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus6:55 PM5h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:35 AMNancy, Parking Ile de Corse$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:55 PM5h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:35 AMNancy, Parking Ile de Corse$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
43025:04 PM4h23Lyon Part Dieu9:27 PMNancy Ville$741One-way0 transfers
Other options
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8363996:00 PM4h30Lyon Part Dieu10:30 PMNancy Ville$1031One-way1 transfer - 9898+8363978:32 AM5h04Lyon Part Dieu1:36 PMNancy Ville$1031One-way1 transfer
- 6628 · 25276:04 PM4h40Lyon Part Dieu10:44 PMNancy Ville$2611One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus2:20 AM5h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:25 AMNancy, Parking Ile de Corse$491One-way0 transfers
510959:10 PM6h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:20 AMNancy, Rue de l'Île de Corse / Quai Sainte-Catherine (Centre)$541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Nancy:
A bus is $97 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Nancy costing on average $142.
Other travel options to Nancy take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 6m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Nancy as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Nancy Ville.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Nancy, Parking Ile de Corse.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Nancy by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Nancy by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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