Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 11371 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $31
According to 13 reviews, BlaBlaCar Bus received a 3.3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the departure location, but some complained about the WiFi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $36
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Nice to Lyon by bus
How far is Nice from Lyon?
Nice and Lyon are 298 km (185 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Nice to Lyon?
Buses departing from Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur in Nice will take you to Perrache in Lyon.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-17
$50
11-18
$37
Today
$46
11-20
$38
11-21
$43
11-22
$32
11-23
$33
11-24
$33
The cheapest trip from Nice to Lyon was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $32
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Nice to Lyon, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $32 to $132 for a bus ticket from Nice to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-11-22.
Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
What's the cheapest way to go from Nice to Lyon?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination