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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 €42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. 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 €42, while a train costs an average of €123.
Distance: 212 miles (342 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€123 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest | €101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Nancy to Lyon
Compare the available ways to get from Nancy to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nancy to Lyon:
A bus is €82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nancy to Lyon costing on average €123.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
Tickets start at around €123 compared to roughly €101 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€21. The journey takes 4h 13m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
510942:55 AM 6h20 Nancy, Rue de l'Île de Corse / Quai Sainte-Catherine (Centre) 9:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 51094
2:55 AM 6h20 Nancy, Rue de l'Île de Corse / Quai Sainte-Catherine (Centre) 9:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 2588 · 5454 · 5120
2:14 PM 4h11 Nancy Ville 6:25 PM Lyon Part Dieu €256 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- 2534 · 6611
8:11 AM 4h45 Nancy Ville 12:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu €136 1 One-way 1 transfer - 2578 · 6615
10:11 AM 4h45 Nancy Ville 2:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu €193 1 One-way 1 transfer - 2540 · 6621
1:11 PM 4h49 Nancy Ville 6:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu €205 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
12:10 AM 4h55 Nancy, Parking Ile de Corse 5:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nancy to Lyon:
A bus is €82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nancy to Lyon costing on average €123.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
- Around 9 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 SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, TER to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Lyon by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa.
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