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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 prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. 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 €21, and a flight costs an average of €147.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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€88 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €400 Average price |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Nice to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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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.
There are 3 travel options from Nice to Lyon: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Lyon from Nice is a bus with an average price of $17 (€15).
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Lyon:
Taking a bus costs $288 (€260) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $305 (€275) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $14 (€13) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $31 (€28).
The fastest way from Nice to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 55 min.
There are alternative travel options to Lyon that take longer:
Bus takes 6 h 45 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 4 h 24 min of travel time.
Lyon is approximately 184 miles (297 km) away from Nice.
The average frequency per day from Nice to Lyon is:
- Around 17 buses per day.
- 10 flights per day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Nice and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nice to Lyon:
- Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Flights from Nice to Lyon most often leave from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Nice-Ville and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
The following travel companies offer services from Nice to Lyon:
- BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus can get you to Lyon by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with BlaBlaCar Bus from Nice to Lyon for $17 (€15) on Omio.
- Travel with Air France for flights to Lyon. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Air France Nice to Lyon tickets on Omio for $429 (€387).
- Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF TER to go to Lyon by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find SNCF | TGV INOUI Nice to Lyon tickets on Omio for $31 (€28).
Yes, there are direct routes from Nice to Lyon with the following travel companies:
- You can find 10 direct buses per day to take to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus.
- You can check for a direct train to Lyon with TGV INOUI or SNCF | TGV INOUI with 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Lyon tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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