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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Mercantour is to bus via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station which costs €17 - €45 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Mercantour is to fly and bus which takes 4h 30m and costs €80 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Mercantour?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Mercantour. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at La Courbaisse via Grand Arénas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Lyon to Mercantour?

The distance between Lyon and Mercantour is 635 km. The road distance is 381.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Mercantour without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs €60 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Lyon to Mercantour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Mercantour bus from?

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

Where does the Lyon to Mercantour bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Mercantour?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Mercantour is 381 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Lyon to Mercantour.

Where can I stay near Mercantour?

There are 6039+ hotels available in Mercantour.

Lyon to Mercantour - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Mercantour by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Antibestrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Grand Arénas to La Courbaissebus 91 / ...
6h 30m
€60–121
Bus via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Grand Arénas to La Courbaissebus 91 / ...
9h 10m
€17–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Nice Airportbus 799 / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Arénas to La Courbaissebus 91 / ...
8h 30m
€24–51
Drive 381.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Mercantourcar 381.4 km
5h 5m
€58–84
Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, 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 Grand Arénas to La Courbaissebus
4h 30m
€84–199
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Grand Arénas to La Courbaissebus
7h 20m
€63–186

Lyon to Mercantour by train, tram, and bus

22Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lyon to Mercantour.

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Distance: 634.8 km
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Mercantour, France?

You can take a bus from Lyon to La Courbaisse via Nice Airport and Grand Arénas in around 8h 30m.

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