How to travel from Nice to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nice to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 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 $39, while a flight costs an average of $386.

Distance: 184 miles (297 km)

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$113

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$386

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $39.

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

A bus is $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Lyon costing on average $113.

A bus is $347 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Lyon costing on average $386.

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 5h 43m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 17m.

Bus takes on average 6h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Nice and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Nice to Lyon among Omio's users.

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from Nice to Lyon

How to get from Nice to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Nice to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50106
    5:30 PM6h50
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    12:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50106
    5:30 PM6h50
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    12:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF7321 · AF7362
    6:00 AM3h30
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    9:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $9351One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6866
    3:10 PM4h52
    Nice-Ville
    8:02 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1271One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6180 · 6852
    4:58 PM5h02
    Nice-Ville
    10:00 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1481One-way
    1 transfer
  • ZOU!17470+SNCF | TGV INOUI6850
    7:32 AM4h48
    Nice Saint-Augustin
    12:20 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1511One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus93135 · 51511
    7:00 PM8h10
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    3:10 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $551One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:20 AM7h00
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    4:20 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus5696
    4:30 PM7h15
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    11:45 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $621One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS374 · OS355
    9:45 AM9h35
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    7:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $5481One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7313 · AF7362
    4:05 PM17h25
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    9:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $5831One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7313 · AF7366
    4:05 PM21h40
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    1:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $7121One-way
    1 transfer

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Itineraries from Nice to Lyon

Nice

4 Days in France: From Riviera Charm to Gastronomic Delights

Embark on a 4-day French adventure, starting with the sun-drenched Promenade des Anglais in Nice before a scenic train journey to Lyon, France's culinary capital.

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How to get from Nice to Lyon

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Nice to Lyon, 53,59% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Nice to Lyon and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Nice to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nice to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Nice and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $39.

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

A bus is $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Lyon costing on average $113.

A bus is $347 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Lyon costing on average $386.

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 5h 43m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 17m.

Bus takes on average 6h 33m.

The distance from Nice to Lyon is approximately 184 miles (297 km).
The average frequency per day from Nice to Lyon is:
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice 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 Nice to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Nice Saint-Augustin and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 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 Nice to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, ZOU! Proximité to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with Air France, Lufthansa to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, ZOU!, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nice to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Omio customers who travel from Nice 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.

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