How to get from Lyon to Nice
- 297 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 16m
direct
Train
€39
Cheapest
6h 40m
direct
Bus
€27
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Nice. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 297 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
297 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €565Checked Oct 1 | 1hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €82Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 4h 16mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 6h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€565Checked Oct 11h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€82Omio catalogue, Oct 34h 16m · directSee Train details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Oct 36h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lyon to Nice: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Nicebus
FlixBus·6h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Lyon to Nice
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€59November 2026
€35Departures from Lyon to Nice
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:15 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 02:15 | 23:50 |
| SNCFtrain | 2 | 08:06 | 18:06 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 09:10 | 09:10 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLyon Saint-Exupéry-NiceBook →
SNCFLyon-NiceBook →
Air FranceLyon Saint-Exupéry-Nice Côte d'AzurSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF, Air France; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Nice works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Nice, about 6h 40m. In total it's roughly €27 over 6h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Lyon to Nice: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Nice?
The most useful route takes about 6h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Lyon to Nice?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:15 and the last at 23:50, from Lyon Saint-Exupéry, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lyon to Nice?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 02:15 and 23:50.
Which station does the bus from Lyon to Nice leave from?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Lyon to Nice?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 08:06 and the last at 18:06, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Lyon to Nice?
2 a day with SNCF, between 08:06 and 18:06.
How far is Nice from Lyon?
About 297 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Nice cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €27. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lyon to Nice?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF, Air France.
Can you get from Lyon to Nice without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 34m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Nice?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026