What is the cheapest way to get from Sophia Antipolis to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Sophia Antipolis to Lyon is to bus via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sophia Antipolis to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Sophia Antipolis to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs €95 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Sophia Antipolis and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Sophia Antipolis to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Sophie Laffitte and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Sophia Antipolis and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Sophia Antipolis to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Cannes and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Sophia Antipolis to Lyon?

The distance between Sophia Antipolis and Lyon is 524 km. The road distance is 398.3 km.

How do I travel from Sophia Antipolis to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Sophia Antipolis to Lyon without a car is to train via Marseille which takes 4h 22m and costs €110 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Sophia Antipolis to Lyon?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Sophia Antipolis to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sophia Antipolis to Lyon bus from?

Sophia Antipolis to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.

Where do I catch the Sophia Antipolis to Lyon train from?

Sophia Antipolis to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Cannes station.

Train, bus or fly from Sophia Antipolis to Lyon?

The best way to get from Sophia Antipolis to Lyon is to train via Marseille which takes 4h 22m and costs €110 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h 42m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €280 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Sophia Antipolis to Lyon bus arrive?

Sophia Antipolis to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Sophia Antipolis to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sophia Antipolis to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Sophia Antipolis to Lyon is 398 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Sophia Antipolis to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3923+ hotels available in Lyon.

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There are 6 ways to get from Sophia Antipolis to Lyon by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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Train via Marseille
best
1. Take the train from Cannes to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 22m
€110–238
Bus via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 42m
€32–67
Drive 398.3 km
1. Drive from Sophia Antipolis to Lyoncar 398.3 km
5h 27m
€64–93
Fly
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
3h 30m
€98–278
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Cannes to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 53m
€105–155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice to Lyonbus N1719 / ...
9h 9m
€45–76

Sophia Antipolis to Lyon by bus

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Distance: 523.7 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Sophia Antipolis, France and Lyon, France?

You can take a vehicle from Sophia Antipolis to Lyon Part Dieu via Cannes and Marseille St Charles in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 7h 20m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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