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Compare train and bus for Nevers to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nevers to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$58 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nevers to Lyon:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nevers to Lyon costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Tickets start at around $58 compared to roughly $52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-5.17. The journey takes 3h 2m versus 3h 0m 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 Nevers to Lyon
How to get from Nevers to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nevers to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:50 PM4h15Nevers, Rue de Charleville6:05 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:50 PM4h15Nevers, Rue de Charleville6:05 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
44066:50 PM2h36Nevers station9:26 PMLyon Part Dieu$511One-way0 transfers
Other options
8939035:29 AM3h14Nevers station8:43 AMGare de Lyon-Vaise$231One-way0 transfers
168433:14 PM2h38Nevers station5:52 PMLyon Part Dieu$231One-way0 transfers
875504 · 87571012:37 PM3h49Nevers station4:26 PMLyon Part Dieu$251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nevers to Lyon:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nevers to Lyon costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nevers and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nevers station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Nevers, Rue de Charleville and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lyon by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER.
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