Overview: trains from Nice to Lyon
Find the key information for travelling by train from Nice to Lyon, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Travelling from Nice to Lyon by train
Want to know how to get from Nice to Lyon by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Nice to Lyon take around 4 hours and 24 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 292 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Nice is scheduled to depart at around 06:02. The last departure is usually at around 17:28. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 32 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 3 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$15.60.
We think any time is a great time to visit Lyon, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Lyon.
Is there a direct train from Nice to Lyon?
Yes, there is a direct train from Nice to Lyon.
How long does it take to travel from Nice to Lyon?
The Nice to Lyon train travel takes about 4 hours and 24 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Nice to Lyon train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Lyon leaving Nice at around 06:02 and the last train leaving at around 17:28. This is the same at the weekend.
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- From Paris to Lyon From CA$15.08
- From Barcelona to Lyon From CA$69.55
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- From Avignon to Lyon From CA$49.40
- From Lille to Lyon From CA$15.60
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- From Bordeaux to Lyon From CA$128.05
- From Cannes to Lyon From CA$15.60
- From Brussels to Lyon From CA$38.35
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- From Moûtiers to Lyon From CA$57.20
- From Marseille to Lyon From CA$15.60
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- From Lyon to Moûtiers From CA$43.55
- From Lyon to Marseille From CA$15.60
- From Lyon to Saint-Étienne From CA$22.10
- From Lyon to Montpellier From CA$30.55
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- From Lyon to Toulouse From CA$15.60
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