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 which costs €40 - €70 and takes 6h 52m.

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 5m 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 - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Les Heures Claires via Fréjus Gare Routière and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

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 13m and costs €65 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 - Perrache 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 13m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 6h 52m.

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 5m to drive from Lyon to French Riviera.

Where can I stay near French Riviera?

There are 6314+ 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 ValescureTgv
5h 13m
€65–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
6h 52m
€41–66
Drive 412.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to French Riviera412.5 km
4h 5m
€63–91
Fly, train, line 876 bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)LYS - NCE
2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
3. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Les Heures Claires
6h 33m
€92–204
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon to AntibesN1789 / ...
2. Take the train from Antibes to Saint-Raphaël ValescureC13 / ...
9h 31m
€49–73

Lyon to French Riviera by train and bus (TGV)

16Weekly Services

5h 13mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 500.9 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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 €60–140 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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