What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to French Riviera?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to French Riviera is to bus via Halte Routiere which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to French Riviera?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to French Riviera is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and French Riviera?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Les Heures Claires via Fréjus Gare Routière and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

How far is it from Lyon to French Riviera?

The distance between Lyon and French Riviera is 501 km. The road distance is 412.5 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to French Riviera without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to French Riviera without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €95 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to French Riviera?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Lyon to French Riviera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to French Riviera bus from?

Lyon to French Riviera bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Train or bus from Lyon to French Riviera?

The best way to get from Lyon to French Riviera is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €95 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 41m.

Where does the Lyon to French Riviera bus arrive?

Lyon to French Riviera bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Fréjus - Bus Station.

Can I drive from Lyon to French Riviera?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to French Riviera is 413 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Lyon to French Riviera.

Where can I stay near French Riviera?

There are 2618+ hotels available in French Riviera.

Lyon to French Riviera - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to French Riviera 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 St Raphael Valescuretrain Tgv
5h 7m
€99–156
Bus via Halte Routiere
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Cavalaire-sur-Merbus N1749
8h 59m
€36–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 41m
€39–68
Drive 412.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to French Rivieracar 412.5 km
4h 7m
€64–92
Fly, train, line 876 bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LYS - NCE
2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
3. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Les Heures Clairesbus
6h 27m
€97–242

Lyon to French Riviera by train and bus (TGV)

21Weekly Services

5h 7mAverage Duration

€99Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lyon to French Riviera.

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Distance: 500.9 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and French Riviera, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Raphael Valescure 3 times a day. Tickets cost €95–150 and the journey takes 3h 38m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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