There are 7 ways to get from Nice to Lyon Airport (LYS) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
best- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
2h 33m€82–234Fly from Monaco
cheapest- Fly from Monaco (MCM) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MCM - LYS
5h 2m€39–258Train
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain 7858
3h 50m€85–180Bus
- Take the bus from Nice to Lyonbus N1789 / ...
7h 59m€48–81Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nice to Lyon-LYS400.6 km
5h 26mDrive 400.6 km
- Drive from Nice to Lyon Airport (LYS)car 400.6 km
5h 26m€62–90Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
- Take the train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MRS - LYS
5h 6m€123–307
Nice to Lyon Airport (LYS) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs €80 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Lyon Airport (LYS). However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Nice and Lyon Airport (LYS) is 294 km. The road distance is 400.6 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Lyon Airport (LYS) without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €85 - €180.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Nice to Lyon Airport (LYS), including transfers.
Nice to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice station.
Nice to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nice Ville station.
The best way to get from Nice to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €180 and takes 3h 50m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Lyon Airport (LYS), France?
easyJet and Air France fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Nice Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv twice daily. Tickets cost €85–180 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35–260
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €30–250
Flights from Monaco to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35–250
Flights from Monaco to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, Calvi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–290
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €110–230
Flights from Monaco to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €50–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Nice Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85–180
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nice to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Nice to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Nice to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Lyon Airport (LYS) is 401 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Nice to Lyon Airport (LYS).
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Book your Nice to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nice and Lyon Airport (LYS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.