What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Contes?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Contes is to bus which costs €23 - €45 and takes 8h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Contes?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Contes is to fly and line 610 bus which takes 5h 2m and costs €85 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Contes?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Contes. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at La Grave de Contes via Vauban G R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Lyon to Contes?

The distance between Lyon and Contes is 564 km. The road distance is 396.5 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Contes without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Contes without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €50 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Contes?

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Lyon to Contes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Contes bus from?

Lyon to Contes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Contes?

The best way to get from Lyon to Contes is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Lyon to Contes bus arrive?

Lyon to Contes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Contes?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Contes is 397 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Lyon to Contes.

Where can I stay near Contes?

There are 8298+ hotels available in Contes.

Lyon to Contes - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 610 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Contes by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nice Villetrain Tgv
6h 26m
€51–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Nicebus N1789 / ...
8h 25m
€23–41
Drive 396.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Contescar 396.5 km
6h 15m
€62–89
Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, line 610 bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LYS - NCE
2. Take the bus from Vauban G R to La Grave de Contesbus
5h 2m
€87–203
Bus via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 37m
€25–65
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
7h 52m
€66–242

Lyon to Contes by train, foot, and bus (TGV)

15Weekly Services

6h 26mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 564 km
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Contes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nice Ville twice daily. Tickets cost €40–110 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Nice once daily. Tickets cost €20–40 and the journey takes 7h.

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