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How to get fromLyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Niceby plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, or train (TGV)

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There are 6 ways to get from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Nice by plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, or train (TGV)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane LYS - NCE
    1h 36m
    €84–230

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Nicebus bus N1789 / ...
    8h 35m
    €42–74

  3. Train via Marseille

    1. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Marseille St Charlestrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Villetrain train Sud_Iv15
    4h 41m
    €84–222

  4. Drive 401.4 km

    1. Drive from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Nicecar car 401.4 km
    5h 31m
    €62–89

  5. Train (TGV)

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nice Villetrain train Tgv
    6h 14m
    €126–196

  6. Bus via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1

    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    9h 7m
    €44–86

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Nice by foot and train

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, France and Nice, France?

easyJet and Air France fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Nice-Ville via Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, Marseille St Charles, and Marseille-Saint-Charles in around 4h 41m.

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