There are 7 ways to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lyon Airport (LYS) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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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 43m€83–236Fly from Monaco
cheapest- Fly from Monaco (MCM) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MCM - LYS
4h 51m€39–265Train
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain 7858
4h 57m€86–182Bus
- Take the bus from Nice to Lyonbus N1789 / ...
7h 59m€46–76Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lyon-LYS406.4 km
5h 35mDrive 406.4 km
- Drive from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lyon Airport (LYS)car 406.4 km
5h 35m€63–90Train 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 44m€124–323
Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lyon Airport (LYS) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs €80 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Villefranche-sur-Mer 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.
No, there is no direct train from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lyon Airport (LYS). However, there are services departing from Villefranche-sur-Mer and arriving at Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv via Nice Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Lyon Airport (LYS) is 298 km. The road distance is 406.4 km.
The best way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lyon Airport (LYS) without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €85 - €190.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lyon Airport (LYS), including transfers.
Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice station.
Villefranche-sur-Mer 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 Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €190 and takes 4h 57m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Villefranche-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 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
- €35–260
Flights from Monaco to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, Calvi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–300
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €110–250
Flights from Monaco to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €45–270
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 Nice Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85–180
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nice to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lyon-LYS
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Villefranche-sur-Mer 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 Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lyon Airport (LYS) is 406 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lyon Airport (LYS).
Book your Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lyon Airport (LYS) train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Villefranche-sur-Mer to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 4086+ hotels available in Lyon Airport (LYS).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Lyon Airport (LYS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.