How to travel from Lyon to Nice

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Nice

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. 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 €19, and a flight costs an average of €141.

Distance: 184 miles (297 km)

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Flight

€90

Average price

€38

Average price

Cheapest

€377

Average price

5h 4m

Average total duration

4h 34m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 2m

Average total duration

6h 32m

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30m

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5h 29m

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2h 29m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 1.8kg

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TGV INOUI

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Air France

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from Lyon to Nice

How to get from Lyon to Nice by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Lyon to Nice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BlaBlaCar Bus5695
07:10AM7h20
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
02:30PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
$381One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
02:15AM7h35
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
09:50AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
$291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air France HopAF6158
08:25PM1h00
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
09:25PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
$4951One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TGV INOUI6805
08:06AM4h58
Lyon Part Dieu
01:04PMNice-Ville
$691One-way
0 transfers
TER886121+ZOU!886577 · 17493
02:20PM7h16
Lyon Part Dieu
09:36PMNice Saint-Augustin
$1261One-way
2 transfers
TGV INOUI9810+ZOU!17481
10:40AM4h50
Lyon Part Dieu
03:30PMNice Saint-Augustin
$1571One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
10:35AM6h40
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
05:15PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
$511One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus50107
12:30AM7h10
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
07:40AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
$301One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus58073 · 50591
01:50PM9h05
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
10:55PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
$481One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF7363 · AF7308
10:45AM6h35
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
05:20PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
$4401One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF7367 · AF9396
03:15PM4h05
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
07:20PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
$4401One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF7361 · AF7308
11:35AM5h45
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
05:20PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
$4401One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Lyon to Nice

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Lyon to Nice, 53,46% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Lyon to Nice and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Nice

Travel to Nice easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Nice.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Nice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Nice is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Nice:

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Nice costing on average $45 (€36).

A bus is $155 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Nice costing on average $179 (€141).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Nice is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Nice take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 33m.

Bus takes on average 6h 15m.

The distance from Lyon to Nice is approximately 184 miles (297 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Nice is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Nice as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Nice:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Nice-Ville.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Nice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF TER, ZOU!, TGV, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) to go to Nice by train.
  • Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines to go to Nice by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Nice by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Nice with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI.
  • 10 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Nice often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Monaco - Monte-Carlo, Milan, Barcelona, Marseille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nice and these popular destinations at a great price.
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