How to get from Lyon to Nancy
- 341 km as the crow flies
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
4h 45m
direct
Bus
€20
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 22 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Nancy. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 341 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
341 km
Lyon to Nancy: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Nancybus
BlaBlaCar Bus·4h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Lyon to Nancy
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:20 and the last at 16:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 02:20 | 16:55 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 24 | — | — |
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
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Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 7
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Nancy works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Nancy, about 4h 45m. In total it's roughly €20 over 4h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Lyon to Nancy: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Nancy?
The most useful route takes about 4h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Lyon to Nancy?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:20 and the last at 16:55, from Lyon Saint-Exupéry, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lyon to Nancy?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 02:20 and 16:55.
Which station does the bus from Lyon to Nancy leave from?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Nancy from Lyon?
About 341 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Nancy cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €20. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lyon to Nancy?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus.
Can you get from Lyon to Nancy without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 4h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Nancy?
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: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 22 Sep 2026