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

The cheapest train tickets from Lyon to Nice start from €39. The average price for this train route is around €95. 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 298 km. 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 €39

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Lyon to Nice on 23 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
SNCF - TER + SNCF	Train	10:40	Lyon Part Dieu Train Station	4h 49m	15:29	Nice-Saint-Augustin	No tags
	Train	11:40	Lyon Part Dieu Train Station	5h 23m	17:03	Gare de Nice-Ville	No tags
SNCF - TER + SNCF	Train	13:55	Lyon Part Dieu Train Station	5h 34m	19:29	Nice-Saint-Augustin	No tags
SNCF + SNCF - TER	Train	14:11	Lyon Part Dieu Train Station	7h 20m	21:31	Nice-Saint-Augustin	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 €22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15carpool per day

4h 50mAverage duration

298 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price€17 - €107	Average duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€39 - €172	Average duration5h 34m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price€22 - €71	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

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 €49

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

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 €39. The average price for this train route is around €95. 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 298 km. 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.