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 $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. 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 $21, and a flight costs an average of $178.

Distance: 184 miles (297 km)

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Driving

$101

Average price

$42

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Cheapest

$372

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$143

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 55m

Average total duration

5h 25m

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30m

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6h 13m

Average total duration

5h 43m

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4h 54m

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1h 54m

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4h 54m

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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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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Air France

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Nice is a bus with an average price of $42 (€34).

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

A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Nice costing on average $101 (€83).

A bus is $330 (€269) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Nice costing on average $372 (€304).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Nice is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Nice take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 25m.

Bus takes on average 5h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and Nice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lyon to Nice among Omio's users.

Travel options
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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 PM9h20
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    3:20 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $671One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 PM9h20
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    3:20 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $671One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air France HopAF6158
    9:35 PM1h00
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    10:35 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $6001One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6801+ZOU!17473
    6:28 AM5h02
    Lyon Part Dieu
    11:30 AMNice Saint-Augustin
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5537
    6:06 PM4h37
    Lyon Part Dieu
    10:43 PMNice-Ville
    $1251One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6813+ZOU!17487
    1:47 PM4h43
    Lyon Part Dieu
    6:30 PMNice Saint-Augustin
    $1491One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus5867
    4:35 PM7h15
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    11:50 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $731One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus58073 · 50591
    1:50 PM9h05
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    10:55 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $771One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:50 PM7h15
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    7:05 AMNice, Gare Routière Vauban
    $821One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air BalticOS354 · OS379
    12:55 PM7h45
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    8:40 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $4461One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2249 · LH2270
    1:00 PM19h05
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    8:05 AMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $4521One-way
    1 transfer
  • Helvetic AirwaysLH2247+LufthansaLH2270
    9:25 AM22h40
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    8:05 AMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $4521One-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.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Lyon to Nice. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

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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 $42 (€34).

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

A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Nice costing on average $101 (€83).

A bus is $330 (€269) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Nice costing on average $372 (€304).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Nice is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Nice take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 25m.

Bus takes on average 5h 43m.

The distance from Lyon to Nice is approximately 184 miles (297 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Nice is:
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 7 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 Saint-Augustin.
  • 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 SNCF | TGV INOUI, ZOU!, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TGV, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Nice by train.
  • Travel with Air France 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 SNCF | TGV INOUI.
  • 11 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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