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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Mercantour is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 25m.

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 44m and costs €100 - €250.

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 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Mercantour?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Mercantour. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Nice-Ville via Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Lyon to Mercantour?

The distance between Lyon and Mercantour is 589 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 which takes 5h 43m and costs €210 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m 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 do I catch the Lyon to Mercantour train from?

Lyon to Mercantour train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Mercantour?

The best way to get from Lyon to Mercantour is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €210 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 25m.

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.

Where does the Lyon to Mercantour train arrive?

Lyon to Mercantour train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.

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 17537+ 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 (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Villetrain Sud_Iv15
5h 43m
€211–368
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 / ...
8h 25m
€43–77
Drive 381.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Mercantourcar 381.7 km
5h 3m
€60–86
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 44m
€102–242
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nice Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Les Arboras / Université to La Courbaissebus 91 / ...
6h 50m
€120–187
Bus via Nice
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Nicebus N1789 / ...
2. Take the bus from Les Arboras / Université to La Courbaissebus 91 / ...
9h 44m
€48–76
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 49m
€81–207

Lyon to Mercantour by bus, foot, and tram

23Weekly Services

8h 25mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 588.6 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mercantour via Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, and Nice-Ville in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to La Courbaisse via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Grand Arénas, Les Arboras/Université, and Les Arboras / Université in around 8h 25m.

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