How to travel from Nimes to Lyon, France

The distance between Nimes and Lyon is around 250km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nimes to Lyon 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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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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plane
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance250km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Nimes and Lyon is around 250km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Nimes and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Lyon is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes 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 Nimes and Lyon. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nimes and Lyon with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 20m.

TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Nimes and Lyon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Nimes and Lyon. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nimes and Lyon with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 2h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nimes and Lyon. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Nimes and Lyon. The distance is around 250km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

How do I get from Nimes to Lyon

Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Lyon

Transport options from Nimes to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
€60($60)
every 2 hours257km (160 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 25m
€200($200)
once daily403km (250 miles)
Bus
2h 55m
€17($17)
every 4 hours252km (156 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€34($34)
on demand250km (156 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.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon