There are 6 ways to get from Nice to Lyon 08 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- Take the train from Nice Ville to Lyon Part DieuTgv
4h 31m€40–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nice to LyonN1789 / ...
7h 15m€26–60Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Nice to Lyon414.4 km
5h 32m€27–29Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NCE - LYS
3h 19m€76–188Drive 410.2 km
- Drive from Nice to Lyon 08410.2 km
5h 31m€63–91Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)MRS - LYS
6h 12m€119–287
Nice to Lyon 08 by train (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Lyon 08 is to rideshare which costs €27 - €29 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Lyon 08 is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs €75 - €190.
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.
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.
The distance between Nice and Lyon 08 is 543 km. The road distance is 410.2 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Lyon 08 without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €40 - €100.
The train from Nice Ville to Lyon Part Dieu takes 4h 31m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Nice to Lyon 08 bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice station.
Nice to Lyon 08 train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.
The best way to get from Nice to Lyon 08 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.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Lyon 08, 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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- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–220
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–220
- Website
- corsair.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €230–950
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nice Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Nice Ville to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Nice Ville to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60–90
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Nice to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Nice to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–29
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nice to Lyon 08 bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Nice to Lyon 08 train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Lyon 08 is 410 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Nice to Lyon 08.
Book your Nice to Lyon 08 train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Nice to Lyon 08 bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 3219+ hotels available in Lyon 08.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nice and Lyon 08. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















