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Compare train and bus for Nancy to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nancy to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. 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 $51, while a train costs an average of $148.
Distance: 212 miles (342 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$148 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m 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 Nancy to Lyon:
A bus is $97 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nancy to Lyon costing on average $148 (€122).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
Tickets start at around $148 (€122) compared to roughly $122 (€101) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-26.05 (€-21.57). The journey takes 4h 15m versus 4h 7m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Nancy to Lyon
How to get from Nancy to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nancy to Lyon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
42026:32 PM4h18Nancy Ville10:50 PMGare de Lyon-Perrache$371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 42026:32 PM4h18Nancy Ville10:50 PMGare de Lyon-Perrache$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 42026:32 PM4h18Nancy Ville10:50 PMGare de Lyon-Perrache$371One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 42007:46 AM4h18Nancy Ville12:04 PMLyon Part Dieu$411One-way0 transfers
- 553712:24 PM5h35Nancy Ville5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu$621One-way0 transfers
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83753311:20 AM5h43Nancy Ville5:03 PMLyon Part Dieu$1271One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus12:10 AM4h55Nancy, Parking Ile de Corse5:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$751One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nancy to Lyon:
A bus is $97 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nancy to Lyon costing on average $148 (€122).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nancy and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nancy Ville and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Nancy, Parking Ile de Corse and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lyon by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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