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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Nevers
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Nevers among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 90 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 90, while a train costs an average of zł 214.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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zł 214 Average price | zł 90 Average price Cheapest | zł 206 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Nevers, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Nevers:
A bus is zł 125 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Nevers costing on average zł 214.
Other travel options to Nevers take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
Tickets start at around zł 214 compared to roughly zł 206 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 8. The journey takes 3h 9m versus 3h 2m 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.
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How to get from Lyon to Nevers by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Nevers is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:22 PM 4h29 Lyon 8:51 PM Nevers zł 186 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:22 PM 4h29 Lyon 8:51 PM Nevers zł 186 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:22 PM 4h29 Lyon 8:51 PM Nevers zł 186 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Nevers:
A bus is zł 125 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Nevers costing on average zł 214.
Other travel options to Nevers take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Nevers 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 Nevers station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Nevers, Rue de Charleville.
- Travel with TER, SNCF | Intercités, TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Nevers by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nevers by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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