How far is Nîmes from Lyon?

The distance covered from Nîmes to Lyon is 217 km (135 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Nîmes to Lyon?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais, in Nîmes, and end it at Lyon Airport, in Lyon.

Bus Nîmes to Lyon from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Nîmes to Lyon on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:20pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 10m	5:30pm	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	10:30am	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h	1:30pm	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	2:10pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 40m	5:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	Parking Du Parnasse	3h 30m	6:15pm	Perrache	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 5m	12:15pm	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Nîmes to Lyon on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:40am	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 20m	5:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Nîmes to Lyon on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 20m	8:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	2h 50m	2:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	4:40pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	4h 55m	9:35pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Nîmes to Lyon on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 40m	5:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:40pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 20m	8:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:10pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	5h	7:10pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	4h 55m	9:35pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Nîmes to Lyon on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:40am	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 20m	5:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	2h 50m	2:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:10pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 40m	5:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 20m	8:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	5h 25m	7:35pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Nîmes to Lyon on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:20pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 10m	5:30pm	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	10:30am	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h	1:30pm	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	1:40am	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 20m	5:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Parking Du Parnasse	3h 30m	5:15am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 5m	12:15pm	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Nîmes to Lyon on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 20m	8:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	2h 50m	2:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:10pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 40m	5:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	5h 25m	7:35pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Nîmes to Lyon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

217 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $148	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$38 - $79	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $74	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,343 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,131 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

ALSA

4.5/560,770 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

FR Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Nîmes and Lyon?

Stops in Nîmes

A - Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais

B - Gare Routière de Nîmes - Parvis Sud

C - Nîmes - Gare routière Parvi Sud

D - Rue Ste. Felicite - Nimes

E - Nimes

F - Rue Sainte-Félicite

Stops in Lyon

A - Lyon Airport

B - Perrache

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Nîmes to Lyon by bus

How far is Nîmes from Lyon?
The distance covered from Nîmes to Lyon is 217 km (135 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Nîmes to Lyon?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais, in Nîmes, and end it at Lyon Airport, in Lyon.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-15

$27

11-16

$34

Today

$23

11-18

$40

11-19

$24

11-20

$21

11-21

$24

11-22

$21

The cheapest trip from Nîmes to Lyon was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Nîmes to Lyon, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $101 for a bus ticket from Nîmes to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-22.

What's the cheapest way to go from Nîmes to Lyon?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time3h 30m	Avg Price$34	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1h 20m	Avg Price$51	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time2h 40m	Avg Price$38	Daily Departures24