How to get from Lyon to Nice
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Lyon to Nice by price and travel time.
- 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
1h
direct
Flight
€192
Cheapest
6h 40m
direct
Bus
€27
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Nice. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 297 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 19, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
297 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €192Checked Oct 19 | 1hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €35Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 16mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €14Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 6h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€192Checked Oct 191h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€35Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 16m · directSee Train details
- Bus€14Omio catalogue, Oct 206h 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?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Nice Côte d'Azurflight
Air France·1h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures 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 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 02:15
- 10:35
- 23:50
All departuresSNCF
- 08:06
- 18:06
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
Air FranceLyon Saint-Exupéry-Nice Côte d'AzurSee live options and dates →
FlixBusLyon Saint-Exupéry-NiceBook →
SNCFLyon-NiceBook →On this route you travel with Air France, FlixBus, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Nice works
Start with a Air France flight from Lyon to Nice, about 1h. In total it's roughly €192 over 1h, direct, no transfers.
Lyon to Nice: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Nice?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €24 to €30. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Lyon to Nice?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h.
How long is the flight from Lyon to Nice?
About 1h, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Lyon and Nice?
Lyon is LYS and Nice is NCE, so this route is usually written LYS to NCE.
Which operators run Lyon to Nice?
On this route you travel with Air France, FlixBus, SNCF.
Can you get from Lyon to Nice without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 37m.
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: Air France
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 19 Oct 2026