How to travel from Lyon to Antibes, France

The distance between Lyon and Antibes is around 322km (200 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lyon to Antibes by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated byAir France+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Antibes.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Antibes.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Antibes.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance452km (281 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Antibes

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Antibes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Lyon and Antibes is around 322km (200 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 301km (187 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Lyon and Antibes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Antibes is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Antibes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Antibes. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lyon and Antibes with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 4h 10m.

TGV inOui run train services between Lyon and Antibes. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Antibes. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Antibes with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 6h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Lyon and Antibes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lyon and Antibes. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 55min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lyon and Antibes with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 55min.

Air France and Nouvel Air Tunisie fly between Lyon and Antibes. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 55min.

The flight from Lyon to Antibes typically takes around 55min. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Nice (NCE).

The closest major airport to Antibes is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Antibes. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Antibes. The distance is around 452km (281 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Antibes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Antibes

Transport options from Lyon to Antibes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 55m
€210($210)
every 2 hours322km (200 miles)
Plane and Train4h 10m
€210($210)
every 3 hours503km (313 miles)
Train
4h 10m
€95($95)
4 times a day520km (323 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
€27($27)
twice daily462km (287 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€61($61)
on demand452km (281 miles)

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Airports near Antibes

The following major airports near Antibes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Antibes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Antibes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Antibes