The average train between Nice and Lyon Perrache takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice to Lyon Perrache. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Nice and Lyon Perrache. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Lyon Perrache at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Nice to Lyon Perrache? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Lyon Perrache. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Lyon Perrache station via Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Nice to Lyon Perrache train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Nice Ville station.
Nice to Lyon Perrache train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv station.
The distance between Nice and Lyon Perrache is 296.1 km. The road distance is 558 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Nice Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv once daily. Tickets cost €85–180 and the journey takes 3h 53m.