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ITLyon to Nice Train & Bus Tickets
From Lyon (France) to Nice (France) · about 298 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Lyon to Nice, side by side.
| Train | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €23 for travel on 2 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 6 h 54 min (9 journeys) |
No recent bus fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 31 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Lyon to Nice: what to expect
Lyon and Nice are about 298 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within France, so no border formalities are required. At 298 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Lyon–Nice tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Nice
- Nice was probably founded around 350 BC by colonists from the Greek city of Phocaea. (Source: Wikipedia)
- The famous Promenade des Anglais ('English promenade') owes its name to the resort's English winter visitors. (Source: Wikipedia)
- UNESCO proclaimed Nice a World Heritage Site in 2021; its soft light drew painters like Matisse and Chagall. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Lyon to Nice
How long does the journey from Lyon to Nice take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 6 h 54 min by train (median of the journeys seen, last checked 31 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Lyon to Nice?
The lowest fare seen recently is €23 by train (Trenitalia), for travel on 2 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.