How to travel from Nancy to Lyon, France
The distance between Nancy and Lyon is around 406km (252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Nancy to Lyon by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lyon → Nancy if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Pont A Mousson, Fly
Take the train to Pont A Mousson then fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Lyon (LYS).
- Duration2h 10m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€470($475)
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Train
Take the train to Champagne-Ardenne TGV then Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV and then to Lyon Part Dieu.
- Duration3h 10m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€170($170)
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Bus
Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
- Duration4h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€17($17)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nancy and Lyon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nancy to Lyon by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €470 ($475).
The distance between Nancy and Lyon is around 406km (252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 342km (213 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Nancy and Lyon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nancy to Lyon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €470 ($475).
The cheapest way to travel between Nancy and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nancy and Lyon. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nancy and Lyon with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 5h 30m.
TGV inOui run train services between Nancy and Lyon. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 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 Nancy and Lyon. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nancy and Lyon with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 4h 30m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Nancy and Lyon. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nancy to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 3h 5m.
The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) 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 Nancy and Lyon. The distance is around 406km (253 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nancy to Lyon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €17 ($17).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nancy and Lyon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Pont A Mousson, Fly + 1 similar | 2h 10m | €470($475) | every 30 mins | 440km (274 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 5m | €280($280) | every 2 hours | 548km (341 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 10m | €170($170) | 4 times a day | 723km (449 miles) |
| Train to Lyon Part Dieu | 5h 30m | €110($110) | twice daily | 649km (403 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 30m | €17($17) | every 20 mins | 406km (252 miles) |
| Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport | 7h 20m | €42($42) | once daily | 465km (289 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | €55($55) | on demand | 406km (253 miles) |
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Airports near Lyon
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Lyon
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 150km (93 miles) from Lyon
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
- Distance
- 212km (131 miles) from Lyon