The average train between Nice Airport (NCE) and Lyon takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours 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 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice Airport (NCE) is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Parc Phoenix and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 6m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Nice Airport (NCE) to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 27m.
Nice Airport (NCE) to Lyon train services, operated by Lignes d'Azur, depart from Nice-Saint-Augustin station.
Nice Airport (NCE) to Lyon train services, operated by Lignes d'Azur, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Nice Airport (NCE) to Lyon train tickets online with Lignes d'Azur, Zou! Lignes Express Régionales and 2 other operators.
The distance between Nice Airport (NCE) and Lyon is 297.7 km. The road distance is 541 km.
You can take a vehicle from Aéroport Terminal 2 to Lyon Part Dieu via Parc Phoenix, Nice-Saint-Augustin, Marseille-Saint-Charles, and Marseille St Charles in around 5h 38m.