What's the distance between Nîmes and Lyon by coach?

The distance between Nîmes and Lyon by coach is approximately 135 miles (217 km).

How can I get from Nîmes to Lyon without driving?

You can travel to Lyon from Nîmes by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Nîmes to Lyon from £12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Nîmes to Lyon on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:10	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 5m	12:15	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	23:10	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	2h 50m	02:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	14:10	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 40m	17:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h	13:30	Perrache	No tags
Bus	16:40	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 20m	20:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Nîmes to Lyon on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:40	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 20m	05:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	14:10	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 40m	17:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	14:45	Parking Du Parnasse	3h 30m	18:15	Perrache	No tags
Bus	14:45	Parking Du Parnasse	3h 30m	18:15	Perrache	No tags
Bus	14:10	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	5h	19:10	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures from Nîmes to Lyon on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	01:40	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 20m	05:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Nîmes to Lyon on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:40	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 20m	20:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:10	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	2h 50m	02:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	14:45	Parking Du Parnasse	3h 30m	18:15	Perrache	No tags
Bus	16:40	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	4h 55m	21:35	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	14:45	Parking Du Parnasse	3h 30m	18:15	Perrache	No tags

Next departures from Nîmes to Lyon on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:10	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 40m	17:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	16:40	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 20m	20:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	14:10	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	5h	19:10	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	16:40	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	4h 55m	21:35	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures from Nîmes to Lyon on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:40	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 20m	05:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:10	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	2h 50m	02:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	14:10	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 40m	17:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	16:40	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 20m	20:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	14:10	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	5h 25m	19:35	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures from Nîmes to Lyon on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:20	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 10m	17:30	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	10:30	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h	13:30	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	01:40	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 20m	05:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:45	Parking Du Parnasse	3h 30m	05:15	Perrache	No tags
Bus	09:10	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	3h 5m	12:15	Perrache	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 22:13 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24carpool per day

2h 40mAverage duration

135 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£13 - £80	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£21 - £43	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£9 - £40	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,326 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,126 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

ALSA

4.5/560,760 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 by bus from Nîmes to Lyon

What's the distance between Nîmes and Lyon by coach?
The distance between Nîmes and Lyon by coach is approximately 135 miles (217 km).
How can I get from Nîmes to Lyon without driving?
You can travel to Lyon from Nîmes by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/11

£14

14/11

£16

Today

£15

16/11

£14

17/11

£17

18/11

£19

19/11

£12

20/11

£12

The cheapest trip from Nîmes to Lyon was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £12

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 £12 to £55 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 £12, which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually ALSA will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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£19	Daily departures6
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 20m	Avg price£28	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time2h 40m	Avg price£21	Daily departures24