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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 prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 22m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 212 miles (342 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$66 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m 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 |
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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 $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Nancy costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Nancy take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
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.
FlixBus10:30 AM6h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)4:30 PMNancy, Parking Ile de Corse$351One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus10:30 AM6h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)4:30 PMNancy, Parking Ile de Corse$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
43007:04 AM4h22Lyon Part Dieu11:26 AMNancy Ville$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
551611:38 AM5h24Lyon Part Dieu5:02 PMNancy Ville$771One-way0 transfers
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8363996:00 PM4h30Lyon Part Dieu10:30 PMNancy Ville$1071One-way1 transfer
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8363978:32 AM5h04Lyon Part Dieu1:36 PMNancy Ville$1071One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:55 PM5h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:35 AMNancy, Parking Ile de Corse$501One-way0 transfers
Normal2:10 AM4h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:50 AMNancy$501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:20 AM5h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:25 AMNancy, Parking Ile de Corse$981One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Nancy:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Nancy costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Nancy take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 9 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Nancy by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, TGV, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Nancy by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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