How to travel from Nantes to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Nantes and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Nantes to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $52 (€42).

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

A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Lyon costing on average $92 (€74).

A bus is $154 (€125) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Lyon costing on average $206 (€167).

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 39m.

Bus takes on average 8h 22m.

The distance from Nantes to Lyon is approximately 320 miles (516 km).

The average frequency per day from Nantes to Lyon is:

• Around 11 flights per day.
• Around 11 trains per day.
• Around 11 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nantes and Lyon 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 Nantes to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Nantes Atlantique Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Nantes station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Nantes, Route de Paris and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nantes to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Naolib to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with easyJet, Volotea, Air France to go to Lyon by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Nantes to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
• 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
• 2 direct flights per day with easyJet, Volotea, Air France.

Omio customers who travel from Nantes to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.