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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Nice is to rideshare which costs €31 and takes 5h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Nice is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs €80 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Nice?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Nice. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Nice?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Nice Ville. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Lyon to Nice?

The distance between Lyon and Nice is 543 km. The road distance is 413.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Nice without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €40 - €110.

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

The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nice Ville takes 4h 37m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Nice bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Nice train from?

Lyon to Nice train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Nice?

The best way to get from Lyon to Nice is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €65 and takes 7h, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €200 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Lyon to Nice bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Nice train arrive?

Lyon to Nice train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nice Ville station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Nice?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Nice is 414 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Lyon to Nice.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Nice?

Book your Lyon to Nice train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Nice?

Book your Lyon to Nice bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Nice?

There are 10496+ hotels available in Nice.

Can I share a ride from Lyon to Nice?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Nice. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Nice by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, car, 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
4h 37m
€40–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Nicebus N1789
7h
€23–65
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Lyon to Nicerideshare 416.1 km
5h 33m
€31
Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LYS - NCE
3h 21m
€84–199
Drive 413.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Nicecar 413.5 km
5h 38m
€64–92
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
6h 11m
€68–228

Lyon to Nice by train (TGV)

16Weekly Trains

4h 37mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 543.2 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Nice, 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 a week. Tickets cost €23–65 and the journey takes 7h.

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