There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Nantua by bus, train, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Oyonnaxbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Oyonnax to Nantua Mediathequebus Autocar
2h 40m€20–29Train, bus via Ambérieu-en-Bugey
cheapest- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Amberieu En Bugeytrain Ter
- Take the bus from Sncf to Médiathequebus A37
2h 55m€9–17Train, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegardetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bellegarde Gare Routiere to Nantua Mediathequebus Autocar
3h 7m€25–50Drive 89.4 km
- Drive from Lyon to Nantuacar 89.4 km
1h 5m€14–21Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourg En Bressetrain Ter
- Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Nurieuxtrain Ter
3h 46m€17–35
Lyon to Nantua by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Nantua is to train and bus via Ambérieu-en-Bugey which costs €9 - €17 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Nantua is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Nantua. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere and arriving at Nantua Mediatheque via Oyonnax. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Nantua. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Nurieux via Bourg En Bresse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Lyon and Nantua is 118 km. The road distance is 89.4 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Nantua without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs €19 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Lyon to Nantua, including transfers.
Lyon to Nantua bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere station.
Lyon to Nantua train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Nantua is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs €19 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €35 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Nantua, France?
You can take a bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Nantua Mediatheque via Oyonnax in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nantua Esplanade via Bourg En Bresse, Nurieux, and Nurieux in around 3h 46m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Amberieu En Bugey
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourg En Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bourg En Bresse to Nurieux
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Oyonnax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Oyonnax to Nantua Mediatheque
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Bellegarde Gare Routiere to Nantua Mediatheque
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Nantua bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Oyonnax station.
Lyon to Nantua train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bourg En Bresse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Nantua is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Lyon to Nantua.
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