4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Nice
Cheapest price
€32
Average price
€49
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 34 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Nice will cost around €49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
Of the 23 buses that leave Lyon for Nice on Sat, Aug 15, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 15 the direct buses cover the 297 km distance in an average of 6 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
On Sat, Aug 15 the slowest buses will take 6 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
51094 · 31369:30 AM8h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:10 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)€321One-way1 transfer- 540312:10 PM6h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:25 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)€351One-way0 transfers
- 58674:35 PM7h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:50 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)€351One-way0 transfers
- 58073 · 507101:50 PM7h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:20 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)€371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus1:55 PM6h45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:40 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)€401One-way0 transfers
- 540312:10 PM6h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:25 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)€351One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:00 AM6h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:30 AMNice, Gare Routière Vauban€591One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:35 AM6h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:15 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)€441One-way0 transfers
- 17202:40 AM6h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:20 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)€401One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:55 PM6h45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:40 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)€401One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Nice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a flight costs an average of €145.
Distance: 297 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€34 Average price Cheapest | €83 Average price | €304 Average price |
6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lyon to Nice bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Nice buses for today, Friday, August 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 2:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h35 | 9:50 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 50755 · 3182 | 2:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h10 | 9:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 2:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h00 | 9:35 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1720 | 2:40 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h40 | 9:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 50883 | 5:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h50 | 12:25 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h50 | 1:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5695 | 7:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h20 | 2:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h40 | 5:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 50882 | 11:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h35 | 7:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h55 | 8:40 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 58073 · 50710 | 1:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h30 | 9:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 1:55 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h45 | 8:40 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 54031 | 2:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h15 | 8:25 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5867 | 4:35 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h15 | 11:50 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h35 | 1:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 9h15 | 2:45 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 9h20 | 3:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 11:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h15 | 7:05 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h00 | 7:50 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, August 15 | |||||
| 50107 | 12:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h10 | 7:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h30 | 8:30 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Nice
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Buses from Lyon to Nice run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €17 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 297 km distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 297 km |
Average bus duration 5h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Lyon to NiceYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Nice with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Nice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Nice by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon to Nice
Most Lyon to Nice buses use the Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache to Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) station pair, with some services arriving at Nice, Gare Routière Vauban. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Nice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Lyon station do buses to Nice leave from?
Getting to Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache from Lyon city centre
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache bus station facilities and services
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) from Lyon city centre
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) bus station facilities and services
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland). ATMs are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Getting to Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport from Lyon city centre
Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport bus station facilities and services
Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport. ATMs are available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport: Access ramps and services available.
Which Nice station do buses from Lyon arrive at?
Getting to Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) from Nice city centre
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) is 6 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) bus station facilities and services
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Terminal (in the station), Fast-Food Express (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of Terminal 1.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Nice, Gare Routière Vauban from Nice city centre
Getting to Nice, Gare Thiers from Nice city centre
Nice, Gare Thiers bus station facilities and services
Nice, Gare Thiers has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: There are several cafes and snack bars inside.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi is available in the waiting areas. ATMs are aTMs are located next to the ticket office.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nice, Gare Thiers.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nice, Gare Thiers: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice, Gare Thiers: Station is equipped with ramps and elevators.
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