The average train between Nice Airport (NCE) and Lyon takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice Airport (NCE) to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Nice Airport (NCE) and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice Airport (NCE) is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Lyon at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Antibes and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nice Airport (NCE) to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Nice Airport (NCE) station and arriving at Lyon station via Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Nice Airport (NCE) to Lyon train services, operated by ZOU!, depart from Antibes station.
Nice Airport (NCE) to Lyon train services, operated by ZOU!, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Nice Airport (NCE) to Lyon train tickets online with ZOU!, Zou! Lignes Express Régionales and TGV inOui.
The distance between Nice Airport (NCE) and Lyon is 297.7 km. The road distance is 536 km.
You can take a train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Lyon Part Dieu via Antibes, Marseille-Saint-Charles, and Marseille St Charles in around 4h 56m.