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Lyon to Nice Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

The Lyon to Nice train route is served by SNCF TGV INOUI direct trains and by TER or TGV plus TER connections through Marseille-Saint-Charles, Toulon, or Les Arcs-Draguignan. Direct trains usually depart from Lyon Part-Dieu and arrive at Nice-Ville, with intermediate calls such as Avignon TGV, Aix-en-Provence TGV, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Toulon, Saint-Raphael-Valescure, Cannes, and Antibes depending on the service. The rail distance is about 543 km by the main route through Provence and the Cote d'Azur. The fastest TGV INOUI services take about 4 hours 26 minutes, while slower connecting itineraries can take around 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours. Around 4 to 6 direct trains run on a typical day, with more options if connections are included. One-way fares between Lyon and Nice start from about €25 ($27 USD) for advance second-class fares and can rise to around €120 ($130 USD) for flexible first-class or late-booking fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for French school holidays, Christmas, and July-August travel to the Riviera.

30Jun

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Lyon

Nice

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

08:06

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

4h 58m

13:04

NiceNice Ville

Direct

SNCF 6805

from

139 USD

4h 58m, Direct

08:06

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

13:04

NiceNice Ville

from

139 USD

Direct

SNCF 6805

Evening trains

18:06

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

4h 37m

22:43

NiceNice Ville

Direct

TGV Inoui 12177

from

173 USD

4h 37m, Direct

18:06

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

22:43

NiceNice Ville

from

173 USD

Direct

TGV Inoui 12177

18:06

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

4h 37m

22:43

NiceNice Ville

Direct

OUI 5537

from

173 USD

4h 37m, Direct

18:06

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

22:43

NiceNice Ville

from

173 USD

Direct

OUI 5537

First train

08:05

Last train

18:06

Travel duration

4h 45m

Daily departures

Departure station

Lyon

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Nice

Ticket price

$57

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Exchange and cancellation conditions depend on the fare selected for the Lyon to Nice train. TGV INOUI fare families have different rules, while TER tickets may have separate regional conditions.

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Lyon to Nice Route Overview

The Lyon to Nice route follows the Rhone Valley south before turning through Provence and along the Mediterranean coast east of Toulon. The most distinctive part of the trip comes between Saint-Raphael, Cannes, Antibes, and Nice, where the line runs close to the sea with views of the Esterel hills and the Cote d'Azur coastline. TGV INOUI trains on this route require seat reservations, while TER segments use open seating unless a specific regional rule applies. Direct TGV services avoid the city-center transfer in Marseille, but connecting itineraries can offer a wider spread of departure times.

Travel time

4h 45m

Train type

Fastest trip

4h 37m

Longest trip

6h 8m

Lyon

Lyon is France's third-largest city and a major rail hub for the Rhone-Alpes region. Lyon Part-Dieu is the main long-distance station, located east of the Presqu'ile with metro, tram, and airport tram connections.

Lyon Part Dieu

Lyon Part-Dieu

Lyon St-Exupéry TGV

Lyon Perrache

4h 45m

Nice

Nice is the main rail city on the eastern Cote d'Azur, close to Monaco, Antibes, and Cannes. Nice-Ville station is north of Avenue Jean Medecin, with tram and local train links toward the old town, the seafront, and Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.

Nice Ville

Station

Nice-Ville

Station

Practical Information for TGV INOUI Travelers

Luggage rules on Lyon to Nice trains depend on whether you travel by TGV INOUI or include TER segments. Label all bags before boarding in France.

Luggage Allowance

On TGV INOUI, passengers may bring 2 large pieces of luggage with maximum dimensions of 130 cm each, plus 1 item of hand baggage. Bags must be carried and stored by the passenger. TER services do not usually weigh bags, but items must fit safely in the train's storage areas.

Storage Facilities

TGV INOUI trainsets have overhead racks for small bags, luggage shelves near carriage entrances, and some spaces between back-to-back seats. On busy summer trains to Nice, large cases should be placed in the end-of-carriage racks soon after boarding at Lyon Part-Dieu.

Special Items

Folded bicycles may travel as luggage if packed in a cover within the accepted size limit. Some TGV INOUI services allow assembled bicycles only with a paid bike space where offered. Skis, musical instruments, and sports gear must be packed and stored without blocking aisles or doors.

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Lyon to Nice Map

The Lyon to Nice route runs south from Lyon Part-Dieu through the Rhone Valley toward Avignon and Aix-en-Provence, then reaches Marseille-Saint-Charles or the Provence main line depending on the service. East of Toulon, trains follow the coastal railway through Saint-Raphael-Valescure, Cannes, and Antibes before arriving at Nice-Ville. The route combines high-speed sections north of Provence with classic-line running along the Mediterranean coast.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

OUI

Changes

Direct

Travel time

4h 38m

Price from

$105

Departures

Rating

Train

TGV Inoui

Changes

Direct

Travel time

4h 38m

Price from

$117

Departures

Rating

Train

SNCF

Changes

Direct

Travel time

4h 59m

Price from

$54

Departures

Rating

The Lyon to Nice train links Lyon Part-Dieu and Nice-Ville without airport transfers, and direct TGV INOUI services reach the Riviera in under 4 hours 30 minutes. Long-distance buses usually take 7 to 9 hours between Lyon Perrache or Part-Dieu area stops and Nice, with fewer useful daytime departures. Flights from Lyon-Saint Exupery to Nice Cote d'Azur take about 1 hour airborne, but airport access, check-in, security, and baggage collection add time at both ends. Rail also produces lower emissions than flying on this domestic corridor.

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Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

4h 45m

$57-$166

Bus

Apprx.

8h 0m

$20-$65

Flight

Apprx.

1h 0m

$70-$240

FAQ about the Lyon - Nice Route

How long is the train from Lyon to Nice?

The fastest direct TGV INOUI services from Lyon Part-Dieu to Nice-Ville take about 4 hours 26 minutes. Slower direct or connecting itineraries through Marseille, Toulon, or Les Arcs-Draguignan can take around 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours.

How fast is the TGV from Lyon to Nice?

TGV INOUI trains can reach 320 km/h (199 mph) on French high-speed lines. On the Lyon to Nice route, the train uses high-speed sections north of Provence and slower conventional tracks along the Cote d'Azur, so average speed is lower than on fully high-speed routes.

How do I book Lyon to Nice train tickets online?

Book Lyon to Nice train tickets on Rail Monsters by entering Lyon Part-Dieu and Nice-Ville, selecting a TGV INOUI or connecting itinerary, and choosing the available class and fare. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead and offers mobile apps for iOS and Android to manage tickets.

Does Eurail cover Lyon to Nice trains?

Eurail and Interrail passes are valid on SNCF trains between Lyon and Nice, but TGV INOUI services require a paid seat reservation before boarding. TER segments are generally covered without a separate seat reservation. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

How much is the train from Lyon to Nice?

One-way Lyon to Nice train fares start from about €25 ($27 USD) for advance second-class tickets and can rise to around €120 ($130 USD) for flexible first-class or late-booking fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

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