How to travel from Nîmes to Lyon

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Compare train and bus for Nîmes to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nîmes to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $18.

Distance: 134 miles (217 km)

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Driving

$63

Average price

$21

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Cheapest

$83

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 1m

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Fastest

1h 31m

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30m

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3h 30m

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3h 0m

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30m

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2h 43m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Nîmes to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Lyon costing on average $63 (€51).

The fastest way to travel from Nîmes to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 31m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Nîmes and Lyon including taking a train and bus.

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from Nîmes to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus93130
    4:40 PM3h20
    Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    8:00 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus93130
    4:40 PM3h20
    Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    8:00 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6873
    6:28 PM1h22
    Nîmes station
    7:50 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9898
    6:57 AM1h27
    Nîmes station
    8:24 AMLyon Part Dieu
    $561One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9864
    3:21 PM1h28
    Nîmes station
    4:49 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $711One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5500
    2:27 PM1h23
    Nîmes station
    3:50 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $791One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus54152
    11:10 PM2h45
    Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    1:55 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3187
    10:55 AM2h45
    Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    1:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50618
    9:55 PM3h15
    Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    1:10 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Nîmes 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 Nîmes to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Nîmes and Lyon including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Nîmes to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Lyon costing on average $63 (€51).

The fastest way to travel from Nîmes to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 31m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 0m.

The distance from Nîmes to Lyon is approximately 134 miles (217 km).
The average frequency per day from Nîmes to Lyon is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nîmes and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nîmes to Lyon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Nîmes station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nîmes to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Renfe Viajeros to go to Lyon by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nîmes to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 14 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte.
  • 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, TGV, Renfe Viajeros.
Omio customers who travel from Nîmes 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.

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