How to get from Nice to Lyon
- 297 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 4h 31m
- 2 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 31m
direct
Train
€39
Cheapest
7h
direct
Bus
€28
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 5 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Nice to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 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 | €26Checked Oct 5 | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €78Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 4h 31mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 7hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€26Checked Oct 51h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€78Omio catalogue, Oct 54h 31m · directSee Train details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Oct 57h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Nice to Lyon: 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.
- 1Nice → Lyon Saint-Exupérybus
FlixBus·7h
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, Nice to Lyon
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€32November 2026
€26Departures from Nice to Lyon
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 09:20 and the last at 18:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 09:20 | 18:20 |
| SNCFtrain | 2 | 06:57 | 15:10 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 09:00 | 09:00 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 09:20
- 18:20
All departuresSNCF
- 06:57
- 15:10
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 09:00
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 Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusNice-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →
SNCFNice-LyonBook →
easyJetNice Côte d'Azur-Lyon Saint-ExupérySee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF, easyJet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Nice to Lyon works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Nice to Lyon Saint-Exupéry, about 7h. In total it's roughly €28 over 7h, direct, no transfers.
Nice to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Nice to Lyon?
The most useful route takes about 7h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Nice to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 09:20 and the last at 18:20, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Nice to Lyon?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 09:20 and 18:20.
When is the first train from Nice to Lyon?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 06:57 and the last at 15:10, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Nice to Lyon?
2 a day with SNCF, between 06:57 and 15:10.
How far is Lyon from Nice?
About 297 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Nice to Lyon cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €28. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Nice to Lyon?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF, easyJet.
Can you get from Nice to Lyon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 4h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Lyon?
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: 5 Oct 2026