The cheapest and fastest buses from Nîmes to Lyon
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€25
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nîmes to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nîmes to Lyon will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 16 buses that leave Nîmes for Lyon on Sat, Jul 11, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct buses cover the 217 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the slowest buses will take 3 h 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.
Normal10:55 AM2h45Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)1:40 PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station€181One-way0 transfers
Normal10:55 AM2h45Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)1:40 PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station€181One-way0 transfers
506189:55 PM3h15Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)1:10 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:15 PM3h40Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)2:55 AMLyon€211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:15 PM3h20Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)2:35 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€211One-way0 transfers
318710:55 AM2h45Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)1:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€251One-way0 transfers
Normal10:55 AM2h45Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)1:40 PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station€181One-way0 transfers
Normal10:55 AM2h45Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)1:40 PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station€181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:40 AM2h55Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)3:35 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM3h00Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)1:30 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€261One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Nîmes to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nîmes to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 217 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€17 Average price Cheapest | €51 Average price |
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nîmes to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nîmes to Lyon buses for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h00 | 12:20 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h00 | 1:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3187 | 10:55 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 2h45 | 1:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:55 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 2h45 | 1:40 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:55 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 2h45 | 1:40 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h00 | 2:35 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:25 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h10 | 4:35 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h10 | 5:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
93130 | 4:40 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h20 | 8:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h05 | 7:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50618 | 9:55 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h15 | 1:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
54152 | 11:10 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 2h45 | 1:55 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:10 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 2h50 | 2:00 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:10 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 2h50 | 2:00 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h40 | 2:55 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h40 | 2:55 AM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h20 | 2:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 11 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:40 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 2h55 | 3:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 5h05 | 7:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nîmes to Lyon
Buses from Nîmes to Lyon run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 217 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 217 km |
Average bus duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte from Nîmes to LyonYou can travel by bus between Nîmes to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Nîmes to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nîmes to Lyon 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 Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- 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.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- 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).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Nîmes to Lyon
Most Nîmes to Lyon buses use the Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) to Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache station pair, with some services arriving at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan). Use this guide to compare Nîmes and Lyon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) from Nîmes city centre
Which Lyon station do buses from Nîmes arrive at?
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 Gherlan) from Lyon city centre
Getting to Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport from Lyon city centre
Most popular bus connections from Nîmes
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