1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£96
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£123
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 31 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 57 m
Trains on 18 Sept
5
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nice-Ville to Lyon Part Dieu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice-Ville to Lyon Part Dieu will cost around £123 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £96.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 5 trains from Nice-Ville to Lyon Part Dieu, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 297 km distance in an average of 4 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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9866Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nice-Ville to Lyon Part Dieu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a flight costs an average of £238.
Distance: 297 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£78 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £238 Average Price | £106 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nice-Ville to Lyon Part Dieu:
A coach is £54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice-Ville to Lyon Part Dieu costing on average £78.
A coach is £214 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice-Ville to Lyon Part Dieu costing on average £238.
Other travel options to Lyon Part Dieu take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
Coach takes on average 6h 1m.
Tickets start at around £78 compared to roughly £106 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £28. The journey takes 5h 4m versus 4h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Nice-Ville to Lyon Part Dieu trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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5516 | On time 6:57 Nice-Ville | 4h31 | 11:28 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
17470+ 6850 | 7:23 Nice-Ville | 4h47 | 12:10 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
17472+ 9866 | 8:24 Nice-Ville | 5h29 | 13:53 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
17476+ 9752 | 10:24 Nice-Ville | 5h04 | 15:28 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
17478+ 5386 | 11:25 Nice-Ville | 4h55 | 16:20 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
6176 · 9868 | 11:56 Nice-Ville | 4h58 | 16:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
17480+ 9896 | 12:22 Nice-Ville | 5h29 | 17:51 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
17482+ 9882 | 13:23 Nice-Ville | 5h31 | 18:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
6180 · 6852 | 16:56 Nice-Ville | 5h04 | 22:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
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Trains from Nice-Ville to Lyon Part Dieu run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 17:00. The fastest train covers the 297 km distance in 4h 31m.
Distance 297 km |
Average train duration 5h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 31m |
First train 4:57 |
Last train 17:00 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 days |
Compare SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 classes and the amenities included in each one.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice-Ville to Lyon Part Dieu by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon Part Dieu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nice-Ville to Lyon Part Dieu trains use the Nice Saint-Augustin to Lyon Part Dieu station pair. Use this guide to compare Nice-Ville and Lyon Part Dieu train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nice Ville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Agora, PAUL, Sushi Side, Factory Donuts, Deli & Cia
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located on the forecourt of the station, on the right when exiting the station hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 08:30 - 15:30. Information desks are located in the station main hall.
Available at Nice Ville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Ville: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Ville: Level access from the entrance to the station, barrier-free toilets, magnetic induction loops. Assistance offered by Accès Plus to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, located in the central hall.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Trocadero, Ibis Nice Centre Gare, Hotel Belle Meuniere.
Lyon Part Dieu is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Part Dieu has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Alto Café, Paul, Paul The Café, Starbucks, Exki, Sushi Shop, Carrefour
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are located in the station's main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45, Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45, Sun: 06:45 - 21:45. Information desks are located in the station's main hall. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk. .
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Part Dieu: Complimentary personalized care is available.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon, Mercure Lyon Center, ibis Styles Lyon Center.
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