What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Mercantour?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Mercantour is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Mercantour?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Mercantour is to fly and bus which takes 4h 52m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Mercantour?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Mercantour. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at La Courbaisse via Les Arboras / Université. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

How far is it from Lyon to Mercantour?

The distance between Lyon and Mercantour is 640 km. The road distance is 381.7 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Mercantour without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Mercantour without a car is to train and bus via Marseille which takes 7h 11m and costs €110 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Mercantour?

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Lyon to Mercantour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Mercantour bus from?

Lyon to Mercantour bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to Mercantour bus arrive?

Lyon to Mercantour bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.

Can I drive from Lyon to Mercantour?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Mercantour is 382 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Lyon to Mercantour.

Where can I stay near Mercantour?

There are 15665+ hotels available in Mercantour.

Lyon to Mercantour - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Mercantour by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus via Marseille
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Saint-Augustintrain
3. Take the bus from Les Arboras / Université to La Courbaissebus 91 / ...
7h 11m
€114–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Les Arboras / Université to La Courbaissebus 91 / ...
9h 38m
€57–89
Drive 381.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Mercantourcar 381.7 km
5h 3m
€62–89
Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LYS - NCE
2. Take the bus from Les Arboras / Université to La Courbaissebus
4h 52m
€119–303
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nice Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Colomars La Manda to La Courbaissebus 91 / ...
7h 12m
€131–188
Bus via Nice
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Nicebus N1719 / ...
2. Take the bus from Les Arboras / Université to La Courbaissebus 91 / ...
10h 6m
€67–92
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
3. Take the bus from Les Arboras / Université to La Courbaissebus
7h 56m
€89–199

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) flights

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Map of how to get from Lyon to Mercantour.

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Distance: 640.3 km
Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Mercantour, France?

You can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Mercantour via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Grand Arénas, Les Arboras/Université, Les Arboras / Université, and La Courbaisse in around 9h 38m.

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