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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €27 - €29 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs €75 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nice and arriving at Lyon. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Nice to Lyon?

The distance between Nice and Lyon is 543 km. The road distance is 412.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €40 - €100.

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

The train from Nice Ville to Lyon Part Dieu takes 4h 31m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Nice to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nice to Lyon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Nice to Lyon?

The best way to get from Nice to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €60 and takes 7h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €190 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Nice to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nice to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nice to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Lyon is 413 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Nice to Lyon.

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

Book your Nice to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3721+ hotels available in Lyon.

Can I share a ride from Nice to Lyon?

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

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

There are 6 ways to get from Nice to Lyon 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 Nice Ville to Lyon Part DieuTgv
4h 31m
€40–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice to LyonN1789 / ...
7h 15m
€26–60
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Nice to Lyon414.4 km
5h 32m
€27–29
Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NCE - LYS
3h 19m
€76–188
Drive 412.6 km
1. Drive from Nice to Lyon412.6 km
5h 36m
€64–92
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)MRS - LYS
6h 12m
€119–287

Nice to Lyon by train (TGV)

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 543.2 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Nice Ville to Lyon Part Dieu 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–100 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nice to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €26–60 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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