The average bus between Lyon and Contes takes 8h 17m and the fastest bus takes 7h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lyon to Contes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Lyon and Contes. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Lyon is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Contes at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

7h 40m • 1 change

8h 5m • 1 change
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8h 50m • 1 change

8h 10m • 1 change

9h 35m • 1 change
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8h 50m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Contes. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Contes station via Nice. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
Lyon to Contes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Contes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice station.
The distance between Lyon and Contes is 290.3 km. The road distance is 546 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Nice twice daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 7h.