How to get from Nice to Lyon
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Nice to Lyon by price and travel time.
- 297 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 2h 55m
- 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
2h 55m
1 transfer
Flight
€574
Cheapest
7h
direct
Bus
€28
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 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 4h 31m by train 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €20, on Tue, Oct 13.
297 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €34Checked Oct 20 | 4h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €44Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 31mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €15Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 7hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€34Checked Oct 204h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€44Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 31m · directSee Train details
- Bus€15Omio catalogue, Oct 207h · 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 → Lyontrain
SNCF·4h 31m
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 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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
SNCFNice-LyonBook →
FlixBusNice-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →
Air CorsicaNice-Bastia, Bastia-LyonSee live options and dates →
Air FranceNice-Paris, Paris-LyonSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus, Air Corsica, Air France; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Nice to Lyon works
Start with a SNCF train from Nice to Lyon, about 4h 31m. In total it's roughly €39 over 4h 31m, 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 4h 31m by train, 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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €25 to €36. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Nice to Lyon?
On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus, Air Corsica, Air France.
Can you get from Nice to Lyon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 4h 30m.
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: SNCF
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026