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Compare train and bus for Nancy to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nancy to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 56m. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 212 miles (342 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$45 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nancy to Lyon:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nancy to Lyon costing on average $52 (€43).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
541533:05 PM5h40Nancy, Rue de l'Île de Corse / Quai Sainte-Catherine (Centre)8:45 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
541533:05 PM5h40Nancy, Rue de l'Île de Corse / Quai Sainte-Catherine (Centre)8:45 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2542 · 66894:24 PM4h32Nancy Ville8:56 PMLyon Part Dieu$1931One-way1 transfer
Other options
42026:24 PM4h58Nancy Ville11:22 PMLyon Part Dieu$521One-way0 transfers
553712:26 PM5h33Nancy Ville5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu$611One-way0 transfers
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83753311:20 AM5h43Nancy Ville5:03 PMLyon Part Dieu$1211One-way1 transfer
766510:40 AM5h55Nancy, Rue de l'Île de Corse / Quai Sainte-Catherine (Centre)4:35 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$361One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:00 PM6h15Nancy, Parking Ile de Corse7:15 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$391One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:25 AM5h55Nancy, Parking Ile de Corse11:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nancy to Lyon:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nancy to Lyon costing on average $52 (€43).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 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, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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