How much does a train ticket cost from Lyon to Nice?

The cheapest train tickets from Lyon to Nice start from £34. The average price for this train route is around £83. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Lyon to Nice?

The average train journey time from Lyon to Nice is 5h 34m, covering a distance of 185 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 37m and is operated by TGV inOui .

Which train operators serve the Lyon to Nice route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Lyon to Nice?

The earliest train from Lyon to Nice departs at 06:28. And the latest train departs at 18:06.

Train Lyon to Nice from £34

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Lyon to Nice on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:06	Lyon Part Dieu Train Station	4h 22m	22:28	Gare de Nice-Ville	No tags
Train	10:40	Lyon Part Dieu Train Station	5h 29m	16:09	Gare de Nice-Ville	No tags
Train	12:06	Lyon Part Dieu Train Station	4h 57m	17:03	Gare de Nice-Ville	No tags
Train	08:06	Lyon Part Dieu Train Station	4h 58m	13:04	Gare de Nice-Ville	No tags
Train	18:06	Lyon Part Dieu Train Station	4h 37m	22:43	Gare de Nice-Ville	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Lyon to Nice

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Nice. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day

4h 50mAverage duration

185 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£17 - £101	Average duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£34 - £151	Average duration5h 34m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£16 - £60	Average duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Lyon and Nice?

Lyon

A
Lyon Part-Dieu
Gare Part-Dieu - Vivier Merle, 69003 Lyon, France
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B
Perrache
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
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C
Lyon Airport
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Nice

A
Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur
14 Avenue des Diables Bleus, 06300 Nice, France
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B
Nice Saint-Augustin
Nice Saint-Augustin, 25 Rte de Grenoble, 06200 Nice, France

Train Companies

TGV inOui

4/553 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.9

WiFi4

Based on 53 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. TGV inOui ticket prices on this trip start at £43

FR train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lyon to Nice by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Lyon to Nice?
The cheapest train tickets from Lyon to Nice start from £34. The average price for this train route is around £83. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Lyon to Nice?
The average train journey time from Lyon to Nice is 5h 34m, covering a distance of 185 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 37m and is operated by TGV inOui.
Which train operators serve the Lyon to Nice route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Lyon to Nice?
The earliest train from Lyon to Nice departs at 06:28. And the latest train departs at 18:06.