How to get from Nantes to Lyon
- 516 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 5h 42m
- 6 train departures a day with SNCF
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
10h 15m
direct
Bus
€41
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Nantes to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 10h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 516 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
516 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €36Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 5h 42mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €26Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 10h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€36Omio catalogue, Sep 255h 42m · directSee Train details
- Bus€26Omio catalogue, Sep 2510h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Nantes 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.
- 1Nantes → Lyon Saint-Exupérybus
FlixBus·10h 15m
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 prices by day, Nantes to Lyon
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€29Departures from Nantes to Lyon
SNCF runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:50 and the last at 17:04.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNCFtrain | 6 | 04:50 | 17:04 |
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 20:35 | 20:35 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 8 | — | — |
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 Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Nantes to Lyon works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Nantes to Lyon Saint-Exupéry, about 10h 15m. In total it's roughly €41 over 10h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Nantes to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Nantes to Lyon?
The most useful route takes about 10h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Nantes to Lyon?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 04:50 and the last at 17:04, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Nantes to Lyon?
6 a day with SNCF, between 04:50 and 17:04.
When is the first bus from Nantes to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 20:35 and the last at 20:35, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Nantes to Lyon?
1 a day with FlixBus, between 20:35 and 20:35.
How far is Lyon from Nantes?
About 516 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Nantes to Lyon cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €41. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Nantes to Lyon?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF.
Can you get from Nantes to Lyon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 26m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nantes 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: 25 Sep 2026