The average train between Nice Airport (NCE) and Lyon takes 5h 51m 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 3 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 Cannes and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 48m • 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 Cannes station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Marseille St Charles station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
Nice Airport (NCE) to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Cannes station.
Nice Airport (NCE) to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Nice Airport (NCE) and Lyon is 297.7 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Lyon Part Dieu via Cannes and Marseille St Charles in around 4h 57m.