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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 €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. 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 €19, and a flight costs an average of €141.
Distance: 297 km
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€90 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest | €377 Average price |
5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Lyon to Nice by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lyon to Nice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Nice
Travel to Nice easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Nice.
There are 3 options to travel to Nice from Lyon including taking a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Nice from Lyon is a coach with an average price of €15.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Nice:
A coach is €267 less than a flight with an average ticket price of €282 from Lyon to Nice.
Taking a coach costs €13 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €28.
The fastest way from Lyon to Nice is by flight with an average journey time of 55 min.
There are alternative travel options to Nice that take longer:
Coach takes 6 h 50 min on average.
Train takes on average 4 h 15 min.
The distance from Lyon to Nice is approximately 297 km.
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Nice is:
- 16 coaches per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Lyon to Nice as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Lyon to Nice:
- Coaches most often depart from Lyon at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Nice at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
- Flights from Lyon to Nice most often leave from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
- Trains from Lyon to Nice most often leave from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Nice-Ville.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lyon to Nice:
- You can take a coach from Lyon to Nice with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for €15 with BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon to Nice.
- You can take a flight from Lyon to Nice with Air France. Cheap tickets can be found for €383 with Air France from Lyon to Nice.
- You can go to Nice from Lyon by train with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER or Luxembourg Railways (CFL). You'll see cheap train tickets for €28 with SNCF | TGV INOUI from Lyon to Nice on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Lyon to Nice with the following travel companies:
- You can find 10 direct coaches per day to Nice with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus.
- You can find 3 direct trains per day to take to Nice with TGV INOUI or SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Direct services to Nice tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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