How to travel from Lyon to Grasse, France

The distance between Lyon and Grasse is around 344km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lyon to Grasse 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).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated byAir France+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Cannes.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble - Bus Station and then to Grasse - Gare Routière.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Grasse.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance455km (283 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Grasse

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Grasse by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Lyon and Grasse is around 344km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 286km (178 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Lyon and Grasse by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Grasse is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Grasse, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Grasse. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Grasse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cannes. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

TGV inOui run train services between Lyon and Grasse. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Grasse. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Grasse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble - Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Lyon and Grasse. Buses run twice daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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

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

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

The closest major airport to Grasse is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Grasse. 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 Grasse. The distance is around 455km (283 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Grasse is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Grasse

Transport options from Lyon to Grasse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 10m
€205($205)
once daily344km (214 miles)
Train
4h 30m
€100($100)
3 times a week529km (329 miles)
Bus
7hrs
€10($10)
twice daily401km (249 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€61($61)
on demand455km (283 miles)

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Airports near Grasse

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Grasse
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Grasse
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from Grasse