Cheapest€15.03
- Région Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur RP336006:124h 10m10:22Lyon PerracheNice Saint Augustin
Door to door 4h 54mCO2 8.0 kgChanges 0Changeable for a fee
Traveling from Lyon to Nice costs €15.03 at the cheapest and takes 2h 48m door to door at the fastest, across 3 modes and 9 operators. The route covers 300 km. Cheapest is by Coach, fastest is by Train.
At a glance
- Distance
- 300 km
- Fastest
- 2h 48m
- Average
- 4h 6m
- Services per day
- 78
- Cheapest
- €15.03
- CO2 per passenger
- 32.6 kg
Every way to make this journey
Journey times below are door to door, so they include getting to the terminal and away from it at the other end. Fares are the cheapest we currently sell on September 29, 2026.
| Mode | Door to door | Moving | At the ends | From | CO2 | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 2h 48m | 2h 4m | 44m | €38.84 | 9.8 kg | 20 |
| Flight | 3h 58m | 48m | 3h 10m | €36.72 | 75.3 kg | 28 |
| Coach | 4h 40m | 3h 56m | 44m | €17.78 | 8.0 kg | 30 |
- 2h 48mFastest, by Train
- €17.78Cheapest, by Coach
- 8.0 kgLowest CO2, by Coach
- 300 kmDistance traveled
The cheapest and the fastest on September 29, 2026
Two journeys we can sell today, with the service number each operator files them under.
Fastest€37.19
- SNCF SN952619:372h 4m21:41Lyon Part DieuNice Ville
Door to door 2h 48mCO2 9.8 kgChanges 0Refundable
Today's real departures
Live from the operators' own published timetables, through the open transit feeds they publish. Times and services are real. Fares are modeled until our booking connectors are live.
| Operator | Service | Departs | Arrives | Takes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNCF VOYAGEURS1 changes | TGV INOUI 12510 | 08:41 | 13:04 | 4h 23m |
| SNCF VOYAGEURS1 changes | TGV INOUI 5332 | 09:40 | 14:06 | 4h 26m |
| SNCF VOYAGEURS1 changes | OUIGO 7897 | 11:02 | 15:05 | 4h 39m |
| TRENITALIA1 changes | FR 6105 | 11:16 | 15:38 | 4h 57m |
| SNCF VOYAGEURS1 changes | TGV INOUI 6813 | 11:55 | 16:38 | 4h 43m |
| SNCF VOYAGEURS1 changes | OUIGO 7841 | 12:37 | 17:37 | 5h 41m |
| SNCF VOYAGEURS1 changes | OUIGO 7841 | 12:37 | 16:35 | 5h 27m |
| SNCF VOYAGEURS3 changes | OUIGO 7841 | 12:37 | 16:55 | 4h 59m |
Prices over the next three weeks
Live from our own engine, refreshed on every request. The cheapest days for each way of traveling are marked.
| Cheapest fare by mode and day for Lyon to Nice | WedSep 9 | ThuSep 10 | FriSep 11 | SatSep 12 | SunSep 13 | MonSep 14 | TueSep 15 | WedSep 16 | ThuSep 17 | FriSep 18 | SatSep 19 | SunSep 20 | MonSep 21 | TueSep 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coach | €30.43 | €32.63 | €30.43 | €25.48 | €24.93 | €21.08 | €20.53 | €19.43 | €22.18 | €21.08 | €21.63 | €20.53 | €17.78 | €17.78 |
| Flight | €62.68 | €66.81 | €62.09 | €53.83 | €49.70 | €44.98 | €43.21 | €38.49 | €46.75 | €43.80 | €44.98 | €42.03 | €37.31 | €36.72 |
| Train | €71.29 | €80.09 | €72.94 | €59.74 | €56.99 | €48.74 | €48.19 | €40.49 | €54.79 | €47.64 | €50.39 | €45.44 | €39.39 | €38.84 |
Cheapest day: 2026-09-29 · €15.03
That is the traveling done. What happens after you walk out into Nice is not something we sell.
Where to stay in Nice
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When to book Lyon to Nice
The same search run across the whole booking window, so the shape of the curve is visible rather than described.
- €15.0390 days
- €14.4860 days
- €15.0345 days
- €16.1330 days
- €15.0321 days
- €17.7814 days
- €20.537 days
- €30.433 days
- €30.431 days
- Cheapest lead time
- Fares bottom out around 60 days ahead, at €14.48.
- How much it moves
- The gap between the cheapest and most expensive lead time is 110 percent. The most expensive point is €30.43, 3 days out.
- What that means
- Today sits inside the cheap window, which closes about 60 days before departure. Waiting from here has usually cost money on this corridor rather than saved it.
Book now Fares on this route are lowest around 60 days ahead. You are inside that window.
Which departure day costs least
Median cheapest fare for each weekday, taken across the next three weeks of real prices.
- €20.53Sun
- €17.78Mon
- €17.78Tue
- €19.43Wed
- €22.18Thu
- €21.08Fri
- €21.63Sat
How the fare moves month by month
The same journey priced on the fifteenth of each of the next six months.
- €20.53Sep
- €15.58Oct
- €14.48Nov
- €14.48Dec
- €14.48Jan
- €12.28Feb
The route
What the journey actually looks like
Direct or connecting, how far the route really runs, and what happens when a connection is missed.
- How far it really runs
- The route covers 300 km against 297 km in a straight line, a detour of 1 percent. Track and road geometry account for the difference.
- First and last departure
- The first service of the day leaves Lyon at 06:12 and the last at 20:32, across 20 departures. The return direction keeps its own timetable, so the times back are not these times reversed.
Where you leave from and where you arrive
The stations, airports and ports each mode on this corridor actually uses.
Lyon
Rail
- Lyon Part Dieu
- Lyon Part-Dieu
- Dardilly le Jubin
Bus
- Lyon Perrache
- Gare routière internationale Lyon Gerland
Air
- LYS
Ferry
- Confluence
- Subsistances
Nice
Rail
- Nice Ville
- Nice-Riquier
- Nice CP Station
Bus
- Nice Saint Augustin
- Nice - Gare Routière Vauban
Air
- NCE
Ferry
- Nice Ferry Terminal
- Gare Maritime
NCE is not in Nice, and the drive in from it is the part of the trip nobody plans. We sell the flight and stop at the terminal door.
Getting from NCE into Nice?
Settled in advance, so the ride into Nice costs what it said it would rather than what the cab stand says.
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Who runs this route
Speed, flexibility and what is on board. Nothing here is a rating, because we have not earned one.
| Operator | From | Fastest | Typical speed | Flexibility | On board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Air France | €33.77 | 3h 58m | 740 km/h | Fixed fare | Not published |
 Air France Hop | €32.59 | 3h 58m | 740 km/h | Fixed fare | Not published |
 ASL Airlines Belgium | €32.59 | 3h 58m | 740 km/h | Fixed fare | Not published |
 BlaBlaCar | €16.13 | 4h 39m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
| easyJet | €32.00 | 3h 58m | 740 km/h | Fixed fare | Not published |
 Région Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur | €15.03 | 4h 39m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
 SNCF | €31.69 | 2h 48m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
| TER Pays de la Loire | €15.58 | 4h 39m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
| Trenitalia France | €33.34 | 2h 48m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
What the fare is made of
Every part of the total, so the number at checkout is the number here.
| Part | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Operator fare | €10.50 | 70% |
| Taxes | €1.05 | 7% |
| Supplier fees | €1.49 | 10% |
| Our service fee | €1.99 | 13% |
| Total you pay | €15.03 | 100% |
Check-in is at three and you will be in Nice well before then. Lockers are not something we run.
Where to leave your bags in Nice
Most of the points near Nice Ville open before the first train and close after the last one.
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Questions about Lyon to Nice
The questions people actually ask about this trip, answered from the same prices and times the page above is built on rather than written once and left to go stale.
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Nice?
The fastest journey from Lyon to Nice takes 2h 48m door to door, of which 2h 4m is spent moving, on the Train. Most services take around 4h 6m, because that average includes slower stopping services and journeys with a connection. Times include reaching the terminal and leaving it at the far end.
How much does it cost to travel from Lyon to Nice?
The cheapest fare from Lyon to Nice is €15.03, checked on September 29, 2026. A typical fare across the next three weeks is €43.08. Both figures are the total for one passenger, including taxes, supplier fees and our service fee, so nothing is added at checkout.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Nice?
The cheapest way from Lyon to Nice is by Coach, at €17.78 for one passenger on September 29, 2026. That journey takes 4h 40m door to door. Cheaper is rarely faster on this corridor, and the comparison table on this page shows what each mode costs against what it saves.
What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Nice?
The fastest way from Lyon to Nice is by Train, at 2h 48m door to door. Only 2h 4m of that is spent moving; the remaining 44m is reaching the terminal and leaving it at the far end. The cheapest fare on that mode is €38.84.
When should I book Lyon to Nice?
Fares from Lyon to Nice bottom out around 60 days before departure, at €14.48. Across the whole booking window the gap between the cheapest and the most expensive lead time is 110 percent, measured on September 29, 2026. Booking inside the last week has consistently cost more on this corridor.
Which day of the week is cheapest for Lyon to Nice?
Monday is the cheapest day to depart from Lyon to Nice, at €17.78. That is the median of 21 priced departure days across the next three weeks, checked on September 29, 2026. Shifting a departure by one day is usually worth more than shifting the booking by one week.
Which month is cheapest for Lyon to Nice?
February is the cheapest of the next 6 months to travel from Lyon to Nice, at €12.28 for one passenger. Each month is priced on its fifteenth, so the comparison is like for like rather than a mix of weekends and midweek departures.
Who runs service from Lyon to Nice?
9 operators sell services from Lyon to Nice across 3 modes: Air France, Air France Hop, ASL Airlines Belgium, BlaBlaCar, easyJet, Région Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur. Journey times, fares and fare conditions differ between them, and the operator table on this page compares all of them on speed, flexibility and what is provided on board.
Is there a direct service from Lyon to Nice?
Every service we sell from Lyon to Nice is direct, with around 78 departures a day and a fastest journey of 2h 48m door to door. No connection is needed, so there is no missed connection risk to plan around on this corridor.
How much CO2 does the journey from Lyon to Nice produce?
Traveling from Lyon to Nice by Coach produces about 8.0 kg of CO2 per passenger, the lowest of any mode on this corridor. The same journey by Flight produces about 75.3 kg, roughly 9 times as much for one passenger.
Which station or terminal do services from Lyon to Nice use?
Services from Lyon to Nice by Train leave from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive at Nice Ville. Allow about 44m in total for reaching the departure terminal and leaving the arrival one, which is already included in every door to door time on this page.
Can I change or refund a ticket from Lyon to Nice?
5 of the 9 operators we sell from Lyon to Nice allow a change or a refund. A change on a changeable fare costs €5.00. The operator table on this page names which is which, and the condition is shown again before you pay.
Where these numbers come from
Observed service A carrier record shows this named operator serving this named pair, and we carry that through unchanged.
Schedules, seat counts and fares are generated by our own model until the supplier contracts are signed. Places, coordinates, operators, which operator serves which pair, and every distance are real. We would rather say that on every page than let a modeled number pass for a filed one.
Defined in full at Door to door, Fares, The booking window, Carbon, Distances
- On this page
- Every figure above was computed for Lyon to Nice on September 8, 2026: 300 km of route against 297 km in a straight line, 78 services a day, 9 operators, a cheapest fare of €15.03, and 2h 48m door to door on the fastest mode. The return direction is computed separately and its numbers are not these numbers.
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Things to do in Nice
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